Washington and Lee University School of Law

Washington and Lee University School of Law

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Admissions Profiles

Profile - Chris Hartsfield '11
The SJC has been meaningful because it has given me a special appreciation for our honor system and how important it is to the W&L experience. Read More
Profile - Deltrick Johnson '11
I was continuously told that law school is one of those places where you want to choose the school that makes you feel most at home when visiting. That is what brought me to W&L. Read More
Profile - Danielle Kearney '11
Professor Spencer is challenging, engaging, and dynamic. Professor Spencer cares about the academic and professional success of his students both inside and outside the classroom. Read More
Profile - Kathy Pritts '11
One of the major factors that drew me to W&L was its small size. Your professors are always available to talk with you about class, job opportunities, or anything else you might need. Read More
Profile - Josh Payne '08
Now that I'm here, I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. W&L combines the best of academic rigor, expert teacher-scholars, and vibrant community. The small size is especially welcoming your first year. Read More
Profile - Jane Ledlie '08
Law School's tough no matter where you go. I think coming to W&L has made the experience more than worthwhile. I'm about to graduate with a great job, and W&L allowed me to achieve my professional goals without requiring me to put my life on hold. Read More
Profile - Chaitra Gokul '08
I really enjoy the fact that the law school is small and everyone knows each other. I always have a friend in my classes and plans for the weekend. It is a great and collegial environment during a stressful time in your life. Read More
Profile - Marty Kang '08
Now that I've spent a summer working in New York, I really, really love the trees. It's nice being surrounded by nature after all those concrete buildings. Going on a long drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway is breathtaking. Read More
Profile - Kristen Depowski '08
My visit to Washington and Lee really stood out in my mind when I was visiting law schools – everything about W&L is unique. Read More
Profile - Megan Williams '09
The quality of life here is unbeatable. It's a beautiful, tight-knit community and I will be sad to leave it. Read More
Profile - Jennifer Nguyen '11
Being involved makes me feel like I'm part of the law school community rather than just a student attending classes. Through these organizations I have also gotten to know a lot of my fellow classmates better. Read More
Profile - Kate Brockmeyer '11
Professor Calhoun's enthusiasm for the subject shone through, and it definitely made me more excited about being a law student. Read More
Profile - Michael Lotito '10
Outside law school, I practice and perform with the University Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra. I'm happy to report that law school, at least here at Washington and Lee, doesn't require students to abandon their talents or hobbies! Read More
Profile - Stacey Valentine '11
My favorite professor after my first semester here at W&L is Professor Millon. I was lucky enough to be in his small section for Contracts and he did a great job of getting to know me and helping me to develop my legal writing skills. Read More
Profile - Kate Lester '11
Serving as an Honor Advocate has been especially rewarding, for the program allows Law Students to use the skills they are learning to help fellow students exercise their rights. Read More
Profile - Anthony Glover '11
Lexington combines an extremely high quality-of-life with and extremely low cost-of-living. That combination makes this an incredibly enjoyable (and easy) place to spend three years. Read More
Profile - Rachel Vargo '11
Law Ambassadors has been particularly meaningful to my experience at Washington and Lee Law because it has allowed me to share the welcoming community environment of W&L Law, which I believe is one of its strongest assets, with prospective students. Read More
Profile - George Davis '10
In choosing a law school, I was looking for a smaller school with a great program and great professors. W&L has more than delivered on that front. Read More
Profile - Lindsay Hitz '11
Law school is difficult no matter where you go, but it is nice to know that you can choose to study in a supportive and friendly environment. The small class sizes and close-knit community make it very easy to develop friendships. Read More
Profile - Rebecca Clinton '10
The slower pace compared to big cities is one of Lexington's best attributes. . . .Once you start practicing, you probably won't have the benefits—less stress, friendliness that a small town like Lexington can offer. Read More
Profile - Brandon Hasbrouck '11
My favorite classroom moment was when Professor Seymore stopped class to have a discussion about being a leader in the profession...He cautioned us to always remember that as W&L lawyers we lead by honor, principle and innovation. Read More
Profile - Arif Noorani '09
I decided to attend W&L because I value the close relationships professors have with the student body. The Faculty truly takes an interest in every student. Read More
Profile - Rachel Flynn '09
Moot Court provides challenging, real world experience in developing and refining oral advocacy and brief writing skills in a way that really supplements my regular classroom studies. Read More
Profile - Ryan Decker '09
Lexington is a great place to go to law school. Law school is demanding enough, so it is nice to not have the added headache of commuting and the other inconveniences that often go along with living in a large city. Read More
Profile - Kate Trau '09
It was really important to me that I go somewhere that I could be an active participant in the school and get to know everyone whose name I would hear on Graduation Day. W&L certainly affords students an opportunity to do just these things. Read More
Profile - Jacob Stoehr '10
Having gone to W&L for undergrad and choosing to return, I can attest to the value of a small school and the corresponding small class sizes. Learning takes place on an entirely different level. Read More
Profile - Emily White '09
Washington and Lee drew me because there is no other law school where you are expected to be consummately prepared for class, respectful and kind to your peers, embrace timeless tradition, and come to football on the lawn on Fridays. Read More
Profile - Christina Bonfanti '08
I loved my small section! It's great to be in a small school, particularly during law school. You are really able to relax in class. You get to know your peers. For anyone considering going to law school, individual attention is a must. Read More
Profile - Noah Lauricella '09
I truly enjoy all the classroom experiences in which numerous members of the class engage one another and the professor regarding a particular case or issue. During such debates, the details of the law become clearer and more pronounced. Read More
Profile - Kristen Hutchens '09
While many law schools enjoy an international reputation for providing students with an excellent legal education, few, if any, other law schools manage to provide this superior education in such a supportive environment. Read More
Profile - Eric Hoffman '10
I was drawn to Washington and Lee mainly by its reputation and its location. Washington and Lee has surpassed all of my expectations in regards to both, and I am incredibly happy and fortunate to have ended up here. Read More
Profile - Ryan Germany '09
W&L is a special place and that becomes obvious from the first moment you get here. It's a different experience than what I've heard about most other law schools because it's about both academics and relationships with others. Read More
Profile - Angie Littlejohn '09
At W&L, there is not the tension and competitiveness that students find at other schools. Everyone at W&L, from the students to the professors to the administrative staff, wants to do everything they can to help students succeed and reach their goals. Read More
Profile - Andrea Dunuwila '09
Although W&L was not at the top of my list when I was applying to law school, I am so glad I ended up here. In addition to geography, price and ranking, W&L was appealing to me for its atmosphere. Read More
Profile - Anna Ku '08
I enjoyed the close-knit atmosphere where everyone really seemed to like being around each other. I liked the small classes where the faculty could give you individualized attention – and actually get to know you. Read More
Profile - Michael Gardner '10
As far as being a young married couple here, we've found a great social group to hang out with. Many of the law students are married and participate in the law families club, and the wives of law students tend to hang out together every Tuesday night. Read More
Profile - Anthony Segura '09
The small student population and the strong Honor System foster a highly supportive and collegial atmosphere. The cutthroat environment described by law school prep literature is nonexistent here. Read More

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