About Us

Ranked among the finest law schools in the country and part of a world-renowned University, Washington University School of Law distinguishes itself by its devotion to the total professional and personal development of its students. We invite you to learn more about why this is so and how it will benefit your own law school experience.

Why Attend Washington University?

• Students at Washington University experience a collegial community. Both inside and outside the classroom, they work and learn cooperatively in a supportive environment, forming lasting personal and professional relationships that extend far beyond their time at Washington U.
• Our environment encourages students to make the most of the rich intellectual experience made possible by the many resources of both the law school and University, each recognized around the world as being among America’s finest educational institutions. The most valuable of these resources are our faculty. These nationally recognized scholars are, first and foremost, excellent and committed teachers who make time to mentor students and work closely with them as they pursue their personal and professional goals.
• A truly effective legal education goes beyond the world of academic law. At Washington U Law, students gain real lawyering experience through unparalleled hands-on experiences. Our highly ranked Clinical Education Program, Trial and Advocacy Program, practical skills courses, journals, and other professional opportunities enable students to gain perspectives on a professional practice while developing important lawyering skills. Through our clinics and public service opportunities they also are able to provide services to the most deserving and needy clients. A well-resourced career services office with highly trained professional staff and strong connections to the professional community helps students secure positions at top law firms and other organizations around the nation.
• Finally, students are able to experience St. Louis, a city with extraordinary opportunities and resources for law students. Here Federal and State judges welcome the involvement of Washington U Law students in the work of the courts, nationally prominent law firms provide many internship and employment opportunities, and community organizations eagerly seek the help of Washington U students with critical legal and public policy issues. A city of remarkable neighborhoods and exceptional cultural and recreational resources, St. Louis is also a wonderful place for students to enjoy themselves.