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About WashU Law

WashU Law drives legal excellence.

For more than 150 years, our law school has provided outstanding legal education in an environment where intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving transform legal practice.

Our Mission

To equip students with knowledge and skills to ethically and effectively practice law and pursue justice in a dynamic and globally interconnected legal environment.

We strive to foster a vibrant intellectual culture characterized by rigorous exchange of views and the production and dissemination of influential research. Our law school cultivates a collaborative and supportive community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni that values connection to, and service in, broader civic and professional communities.

Why WashU Law

Endless opportunities abound at our law school, on our campus, and in our city.

Our School

Creative legal minds find their purpose here. Our distinctive approach balances intellectual rigor with creative inquiry, preparing you to not just practice law, but to transform it.


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Our Campus

Our 2,300-acre campus fosters a vibrant community where ideas flourish. Amid our beautiful surroundings and state-of-the-art facilities, law is constantly in motion.


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Our City

St. Louis offers exceptional value for your legal education. Experience a welcoming city that provides connections to advance your career and the culture to enrich your life.


Leadership

Led by legal visionaries.

Our leadership team brings diverse perspectives and extensive experience to guide WashU Law’s strategic direction.

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