WashU Law Admissions
Creative legal minds take shape here.
At WashU Law, you’ll experience exceptional legal education in a supportive, intellectually curious community with powerful networks that launch outstanding careers. Our law school admissions team is here to guide you toward your next chapter.
Degrees available at WashU Law.
Juris Doctorate (JD) Program
Prepare for a career as an attorney with exceptional legal training that combines strong foundations with emerging fields.
LLM, MLS, JSD Programs
Advance your legal career with specialized expertise through our LLM, MLS, and JSD programs designed for international and U.S.-trained graduates.
Online Programs
Access our distinctive legal education anywhere through flexible LLM and MLS programs designed for working professionals.
We look beyond the numbers.
Our personalized review process considers your academic achievements, professional experience, and unique perspective. All interviews are conducted by our dedicated Admissions team via Zoom, and we schedule campus visits year-round. We seek applicants who will contribute to our collaborative community and develop into creative legal professionals.
Submit your WashU Law application without an application fee.
Experience a creative legal community.
WashU Law is nestled on WashU’s Danforth campus, on the edge of Forest Park. We’re positioned at the heart of America, where perspectives converge and legal opportunities span multiple jurisdictions.
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We believe in rewarding excellence.
We provide financial support through merit and need-based scholarships to make legal education accessible and affordable.
“I am so grateful for my scholarship, as I would not have been able to attend law school without significant financial aid. My mother raised me mostly on her own, on a single mother’s salary. Receiving scholarship support allowed me to attend one of the best law schools in the country and pursue a career in public interest without enormous debt. I am utterly thankful and deeply humbled.”
“I am beyond appreciative for my scholarship and the opportunities it has afforded me. As a financially independent, extremely debt averse student, it means the world to me to have the opportunity to receive a top-tier legal education without taking on a near insurmountable amount of debt.”
“Receiving scholarship support means the world to me. It is not just a financial investment in my education, but a profound affirmation of my aspirations and potential. It has eased the financial burden of law school, allowing me to focus more fully on excelling academically and pursuing opportunities that align with my passion for making a meaningful impact.”
