Washington University School of Law
| Washington University School of Law | |
|---|---|
Washington University in St. Louis Seal | |
| Motto | Per Veritatem Vis (Strength Through Truth) |
| Parent school | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Established | 1867 |
| School type | Private law school |
| Parent endowment | $12 billion |
| Dean | Stefanie Lindquist |
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Enrollment | 718 |
| Faculty | 136 (full-time), 95 (part-time) |
| USNWR ranking | 14th (tie) (2025) |
| Bar pass rate | 93.57% (2024 first-time takers) |
| Website | law |
| ABA profile | Standard 509 |
The Washington University School of Law (WashU Law) is the law school of Washington University in St. Louis, a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1867, it is the oldest continuously operating law school west of the Mississippi River.
In 2025, WashU Law reported a median LSAT score of 175 for its incoming Class of 2028, which is the highest median of any law school in the United States. The school offers JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD degrees, along with a range of dual-degree programs in conjunction with other schools at the university, and graduates around 230 to 250 JD students each year.