UW Law School
General Info
The University of Washington School of Law is the law school of the University of Washington. It is generally regarded as the top law school in the Pacific Northwest, as well as one of the top thirty law schools in the United States, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. It is located on the northwestern portion of the University of Washington, Seattle campus, in the newly constructed William H. Gates Hall. It is a fully ABA-accredited law school, first established in 1899.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.httpss://www.law.uw.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadm@uw.edu
- (Location) Seattle, WA
Washington Law School Admissions
Washington Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 27% of its applicants. Comparatively, Washington is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 2877 | 775 (26.94%) | 170 (5.9%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | 3.78 |
| LSAT | 159 | 164 | 166 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $31,962 | $44,124 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $19,425
- Living off-campus: $19,425
- Living at home: $8,355
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 11/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 03/15
- Application Fee: $60
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Washington Law School COMPARISON TOOL
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Washington Law School Community
Washington Law School is considered to have a Highly Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Washington is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 52
- Part Time: 68
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 61
- # Minority Faculty: 18
Ratio
9.6 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
Washington Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Washington Law School 1L section size is 30% larger than law schools in Washington and 35% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 494
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 182
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 165
- Law Journals: 156
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 2.5%
- Second Year: 0.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Washington Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Washington Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 83% with 3% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 86.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 44.0%
- Business: 15.0%
- Government: 15.0%
- Public Interest: 9.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Washington: 82%
- California: 5%
- District of Columbia: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 86.9%
- First Time Takers: 198
- Average School: 84.3%
- Average State: 80.7%
- Pass Difference: 3.6%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Washington: 80.7%
- Passed: 145 of 172 (84.3%)
- State Average: 80.7%
- Difference: 3.6%