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William & Mary Law School is one of five graduate and professional programs at William & Mary, a premier public research university widely recognized for its outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus, and vibrant community.  The Law School's history dates back to 1779.

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, one hour from Richmond and Virginia Beach and three hours from Washington, D.C., the Law School offers a welcoming environment for learning. We are a community that values inclusivity, belonging, and the pursuit of justice.

Our students come here to pursue excellence and to learn from our passionate teachers and scholars, many of whom are leaders in their fields. We offer courses of study for the J.D., combination degrees, and LL.M. in American Legal Studies (both residential and online).  Our graduates go on to enjoy careers throughout the United States and around the world with a wide range of employers. 

Our clinics provide critical legal services to the community in areas such as veterans benefits, immigration, domestic violence, and family law.

Opportunity thrives here with institutes and programs that help to shape law and policy around the world.

Our strong alumni network continues our tradition of the citizen lawyer by leading with integrity in their work and their communities.

William & Mary Law School offers a rigorous program of legal education that prepares its students, upon graduation, for admission to the bar and for effective, ethical, and responsible participation as members of the legal profession.