Washington University School of Law

Washington University School of Law is a prestigious private law school founded in 1867 and is part of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, a globally respected research university. The law school is known for its high academic standards and its rigorous approach to legal education, emphasizing analytical reasoning, scholarly research, and the practical application of law in both domestic and international contexts. It offers a range of programs including the Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), and advanced legal studies, with particular strengths in constitutional law, business law, intellectual property, international law, and health law. The school is supported by a distinguished faculty of leading legal scholars and practitioners and provides extensive experiential learning opportunities through legal clinics, externships, and specialized research centers. Located on the university’s Danforth Campus in the city of St. Louis, the law school features modern facilities and a dynamic academic environment, along with a diverse student body that fosters critical thinking and professional development, making Washington University School of Law a leading institution for legal education and research at the national and international levels.