Washington University School of Law

Washington University School of Law
Washington University in St. Louis Seal
MottoPer Veritatem Vis
(Strength Through Truth)
Parent schoolWashington University in St. Louis
Established1867
School typePrivate law school
Parent endowment$12 billion
DeanStefanie Lindquist
LocationSt. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Enrollment718
Faculty136 (full-time), 95 (part-time)
USNWR ranking14th (tie) (2025)
Bar pass rate93.57% (2024 first-time takers)
Websitelaw.washu.edu
ABA profileStandard 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.