Prospective Students

Applying to Virginia Law

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Interested in attending law school? We are excited that you are considering Virginia and its tradition of excellence. We know that choosing a law school can be a difficult decision.

Visit the official Law School Admissions page by following the links below. If you have specific questions related to life in Law School or as a student at the University of Virginia School of Law, we are happy to share our experiences with you! Just leave your email address below or visit the "Contact Us" page in the menu above.

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Why UVA?

"The beauty of Virginia Law is it embraces diversity. The collegial atmosphere of the Law School is warm and welcoming to the many voices and life experiences that make this community strong. That serves students while they are here, and once they venture beyond Grounds."

--CORDEL FAULK ’01, DEAN OF ADMISSIONS

President's Perspective

"At Virginia Law, we create opportunities for students to connect personally and professionally based upon shared experience and empathies. No matter your background, if you identify with our community and mission, there is a place for you in our BLSA family. "

--CHARIS REDMOND, '17 (2015-2016 President)

Alumni Perspective

"Virginia Law is the most fantastic place that you could consider studying the law. It is no surprise that whenever I speak to UVA Law alumni, they always smile and reflect nostalgically on their time at UVA. Any UVA Law School student or alumnus can attest to the inviting and intellectually stimulating environment that this law school offers. One rarely finds such a combination, and I have been fortunate to have spent three great years in a place where the students and faculty work hard to maintain a collegial community."

--JESSICA CHILDRESS ’10

Additional Links

We also recommend the following links to help in your discovery of Virginia Law. Is Virginia right for you? We hope so!

UVA Law is about making sure the most dynamic students fit with the culture. UVA is about honor, it is about working hard and playing hard. Maintaining that culture seems just as important as maintaining its ranking. You're already smart. Go the extra mile and show that you would be a great fit here. But being a good fit doesn't mean that you have to be a cookie-cutter law school applicant. Emphasize your differences, not just your similarities. Be unapologetically yourself.