Law Schools in Virginia

Are you are looking to go to one of the law schools in Virginia? There are 8 ABA accredited law schools in Virginia.

The highest ranked law school in Virginia is University of Virginia, which was ranked 8 by US News in 2023. The school has an LSAT median of 171 and a GPA median of 3.94.

The best law school in Virginia depends on what you're looking for. Every law school is different, just like every person is different.

Other schools in Virginia include Antonin Scalia Law School, Washington and Lee Law School, William and Mary Law School, University of Richmond School of Law, Regent University School of Law, Liberty University School of Law, Appalachian School of Law. If you want to go to law school in Virginia, you should consider these schools.

ABA accredited law schools in Virginia

You can also check out law schools in the states that border Virginia: Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Washington, D.C..

Detailed information on Virginia law schools

UVA Law School

Charlottesville, Virginia

Rank 8 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 8 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 166/171/173
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.69/3.94/3.99
Acceptance rate: 12.9
Bar passage rate: 94.8

Antonin Scalia Law School

Fairfax, Virginia

Rank 32 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 32 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 158/166/167
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.45/3.83/3.93
Acceptance rate: 19.6
Bar passage rate: 90.6

Washington and Lee Law School

Lexington, Virginia

Rank 40 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 40 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 159/164/166
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.47/3.66/3.78
Acceptance rate: 32.7
Bar passage rate: 86.7

William and Mary Law School

Williamsburg, Virginia

Rank 45 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 45 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 160/165/166
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.5/3.75/3.85
Acceptance rate: 46.0
Bar passage rate: 93.8

University of Richmond School of Law

Richmond, Virginia

Rank 60 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 60 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 158/163/165
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.33/3.75/3.87
Acceptance rate: 33.7
Bar passage rate: 84.8

Regent University School of Law

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Rank 125 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 125 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 153/157/160
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.26/3.63/3.9
Acceptance rate: 41.3
Bar passage rate: 76.8

Liberty University School of Law

Lynchburg, Virginia

Rank 135 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 135 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 150/152/155
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.19/3.49/3.74
Acceptance rate: 55.2
Bar passage rate: 88.3

Appalachian School of Law

Grundy, Virginia

Rank 180 (US News 2023)

Ranked: 180 by US News in 2023.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 144/146/149
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 2.79/3.21/3.51
Acceptance rate: 48.5
Bar passage rate: 34.0

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tripphs7

21:25

tbh I think the $$$$+ you would have gotten would be worth it over your current GW offer too

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

21:25

Don’t feel bad about not applying duke they take like less than 10 people who apply after thanksgiving

tripphs7

21:25

I mean at UGA

TruthTheX

21:26

Outside of the T14 idk if I would have picked any schools over GW. Idk I really value the networking opportunities and the age old adage of “study where ya hope to practice”

TruthTheX

21:27

It was mostly safeties in the cities I would have liked to be in and Ohio just cuz I live here

tripphs7

21:27

For me personally that's just not worth 100k+ in costs

tripphs7

21:28

and if you think it is, that just doesnt make sense to me unless youre rich

TruthTheX

21:28

That’s fair I luckily have no ugrad debt so I’m more willing to take on a bit for law school

tripphs7

21:28

a bit more.....

tripphs7

21:28

I said 100k+

TruthTheX

21:29

I mean I know nothing is guaranteed but considering the opportunities GW provides in D.C. I think it’s feasible plus, not to Dox myself, I have an aunt that lives there so that’s some costs knocked off already

TruthTheX

21:29

(That was the other reason I looked at these cities I have family in all of them)

tripphs7

21:29

youre gonna live with your aunt?

TruthTheX

21:30

Possibly. She’s been looking to move into a bigger place for awhile now so idk I’ve been looking at places with her

tripphs7

21:30

yeah idk doesnt make sense to me. I got the 120k from GW too

tripphs7

21:30

and I thought it would be crazy to take that

tripphs7

21:30

it's just way to expensive for the outcomes

tripphs7

21:31

Im actually a bit offended on your behalf that you didnt get more

TruthTheX

21:31

Idk the gov con program is extremely good and pays well plus the professors I’ve talked to have a ton of connections and will basically find you a job as long as you’re putting in the work and everything

tripphs7

21:32

like I have worse GPA and LSAT and got the same offer

TruthTheX

21:32

Tbh I applied really late and my work experience is shit. My hard sell was having two disabled parents (one of which is a ward of the state now) and then my scores

tripphs7

21:32

i dont think the concern is that youre going to stay unemployed....

tripphs7

21:34

I think a good student at UGA will have close to the same opportunities as most GW students provided they network etc

tripphs7

21:34

and will have paid SIGNIFICANTLY less to go

tripphs7

21:35

I mean in DC

TruthTheX

21:35

idk it’s too late to change my results now so I try not to dwell on what ifs if ya know what I mean

TruthTheX

21:35

I’m not familiar enough with UGA’s programs so I can’t speak to them but all in all I’m happy with my outcomes all things considered

tripphs7

21:36

sure. I think UGA has a semester in DC thing

TruthTheX

21:36

Sure it’s not ideal, but for a barista from middle of nowhere Ohio that applied in February I don’t think I have the right to complain.

tripphs7

21:42

sure yeah, itll work out

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