Law school

William & Mary Law School

Williamsburg, VA

#34 in U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools (2026-27)

Admissions profile

Fall 2025 entering class

LSAT (25th / median / 75th)
161 / 166 / 167
GPA (25th / median / 75th)
3.53 / 3.82 / 3.94
Admit rate
22.0%
Entering class
181
Applications
2,176
Admitted
478

Source: W&M Law — ABA Standard 509 Information Report (2025)

Where your numbers sit

Against the published percentiles above — not an estimate, not a prediction.

LSAT

Published LSAT: 25th 161 · median 166 · 75th 167.

GPA

Published GPA: 25th 3.53 · median 3.82 · 75th 3.94.

See your chances at William & Mary

Percentiles: American Bar Association Standard 509 Information Report · Fall 2025 entering class

Application deadlines

2026–27 application cycle

Regular decision deadline
August 1
Verified August 29, 2026
Application opens
September 1
Verified August 29, 2026
Priority deadline
April 1
Verified August 29, 2026

Source: William & Mary Law — First-Year J.D., How to Apply

Essay prompts

2026–27 application cycle · quoted from the school

Personal Statement

Required · 500 words

This personal statement is your opportunity to provide the Admissions Committee with information you believe to be relevant to your admission decision. Topics may include academic interests, significant accomplishments, and educational achievements, and/or any way in which your perspective and experience will enrich the William & Mary Law School community.

Source: William & Mary Law School — JD application instructions

Why W&M Law Statement

Required · 500 words

As the nation's first law school, William & Mary Law School seeks to enroll a class of talented and engaged students committed to advancing our long-standing tradition of achieving and celebrating academic and professional excellence in an inclusive environment. We recognize the challenges of our history and our responsibility to pursue the realization of justice through the rule of law. This statement is your opportunity to share how your experiences, perspectives, values, and future goals align with William & Mary Law School's vision and mission.

Source: William & Mary Law School — JD application instructions

LSAT, GPA, and/or Character & Fitness Addenda

Optional · 1 page

While optional, the following addenda may be beneficial in the evaluation of merit-based scholarship aid. LSAT, GPA, and/or Character & Fitness Addenda: Context around an LSAT score, grade point average, or a more detailed explanation of a "yes" answer to the Character & Fitness section is accepted. We ask that you devote an individual page to each within your application where necessary.

Source: William & Mary Law School — JD application instructions

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