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William & Mary Law School

Williamsburg, Virginia

2025 First Year Class data, sourced from the ABA 509 Required Disclosure. Data last updated July 2026.

Median LSAT166Middle 50%:
161–167

Median GPA3.82Middle 50%:
3.53–3.94

Admissions funnel

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class

22.0%of applicants were offered admission

Applications2,176100%

Accepted47822.0%

Matriculated18138% yield

Application basics

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class

Application deadline
April 1
Application fee
$85
Accepts GRE
—
Part-time program
Not offered

Is William & Mary hard to get into?

William & Mary Law School is among the more selective law schools in the country. 22.0% of the 2,176 applicants in the 2025 First Year Class were offered admission. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 161 and 167 on the LSAT, with GPAs between 3.53 and 3.94.

Compared with the 40 profiled schools

Median LSATWilliam & Mary 166

Median GPAWilliam & Mary 3.82

See where your LSAT score stands

William & Mary's median LSAT is 166. Enter your scaled score, or convert from questions missed on a PrepTest, and we'll compare it against the 161–167 middle 50% range.

Out of 77 scored questions, don't count the unscored experimental section.

Scaled score180

77 correct out of 77

13 points above William & Mary's 75th percentile (167)

Based on LSAC scoring curves for PrepTests 101–159 (post-August 2024 format).

William & Mary Law School admissions events

Open houses, information sessions, and admissions office hours are the easiest way to get to know William & Mary before you apply, but every school posts them differently, so they're easy to miss. Here are the upcoming William & Mary admissions events we're tracking, with links to register.

  • In personRegistration required

    Boston LSAC Forum

    Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM EST

    Boston, MA

    W&M Law staff attend the LSAC Law School Forum in Boston on Saturday, November 14. The school lists the date only — no start time is published; register through LSAC.

    Register ↗
  • VirtualRegistration required

    November Digital LSAC Forum

    Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM EST

    Virtual

    W&M Law staff attend the LSAC November digital forum on Wednesday, November 18. The school lists the date only — no start time is published; register through LSAC.

    Register ↗
  • VirtualDrop-in, no registration

    Instagram Live: Application Cycle Update

    Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · 3:30 PM EST

    Instagram Live (@wmlawschool)

    W&M Law Instagram Live on the application cycle, Wednesday, December 16 at 3:30PM. Watch by following @wmlawschool on Instagram and looking for the LIVE circle at the top of your screen.

    View details ↗
  • VirtualDrop-in, no registration

    February JD Digital LSAC Forum

    Thursday, February 4, 2027 · 12:00 AM EST

    W&M Law admissions staff take part in the February JD digital LSAC forum; the page gives the date only and points to LSAC.org for details.

    View details ↗
See all William & Mary admissions events on law.wm.edu ↗

Tuition and aid

Via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class: annual tuition, cost of living, and grant aid as reported to the ABA.

Cost of attendance

Tuition $38,734Living $25,184About $63,918 a year

Annual tuition (in-state)
$38,734
Annual tuition (out-of-state)
$62,900
Estimated 3-year tuition
$116,202
Annual cost of living
$25,184
Estimated 3-year total
$191,754

Grant aid

Students receiving aid
66%
Median scholarship
$29,302
25th percentile
$21,782
75th percentile
$37,112

After graduation

Via ABA Employment QVia ABA Bar Passage Q

2024 graduates: first-time bar passage and employment status as reported to the ABA.

87.1%Full-time legal employmentLong-term, JD-required positions

83.6%First-time bar passageAcross all reported jurisdictions

Employment by employer type

Based on 170 graduates

Large firms (501+ attorneys)3118.2%

Small firms (1–25)3017.6%

Mid-size firms (26–500)2514.7%

Government2514.7%

State / local clerkships1810.6%

Public interest158.8%

Business & industry74.1%

Federal clerkships63.5%

Unemployed42.4%

Academia10.6%

Top jurisdictions where graduates work

  • Virginiagraduates55
  • District of Columbiagraduates27
  • New Yorkgraduates17

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. William & Mary Law School runs admissions events throughout the application cycle: information sessions, open houses, campus tours, and admissions office hours. Most are free and many are held virtually. Registration requirements vary from event to event, so check each listing before you go. See the current schedule and upcoming dates in the admissions events section above, or on William & Mary's own admissions events page.

William & Mary Law School is among the more selective law schools in the country. Its acceptance rate is 22.0%: 478 offers from 2,176 applications. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 161 and 167 on the LSAT, with GPAs between 3.53 and 3.94.

The median LSAT at William & Mary Law School is 166. The 25th percentile is 161 and the 75th percentile is 167, meaning half of admitted students scored between 161 and 167. There is no minimum score. Admissions consider GPA, essays, recommendations, and experience alongside the LSAT.

The median GPA at William & Mary Law School is 3.82. The middle 50% range is 3.53 to 3.94. Like the LSAT, GPA is one factor among several. Strong applications routinely combine slightly-below-median numbers with compelling essays or distinctive experience.

Annual tuition at William & Mary Law School is $38,734 (in-state; out-of-state is $62,900). Adding an estimated cost of living of $25,184, the total annual cost is about $63,918 and the three-year total is roughly $191,754. About 66% of students receive grant aid; the median scholarship is $29,302.

83.6% of William & Mary's recent graduates passed the bar on their first attempt. 87.1% of graduates land full-time, long-term positions where a JD is required.

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Every number on this page comes from one of three federally mandated ABA Required Disclosures for William & Mary Law School:

ABA 509 ↗ABA Employment Summary (2024 graduates) ↗ABA Bar Admission Outcomes ↗ABA Required Disclosures hub ↗

Data last updated July 2026. These figures and events are compiled from public sources and can be outdated or change without notice. Always confirm current numbers, deadlines, and event dates on William & Mary Law School's official website before making any decisions: law.wm.edu.

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