Washington University School of Law

Washington University School of Law
Anheuser Busch Hall
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 rate91.93% (2023 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.

WashU Law offers JD, LLM, MLS, and JSD degrees, along with a range of dual-degree programs in conjunction with other schools at the university. Currently, the school graduates around 230 to 250 JD students each year.