Washington University School of Law

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Hear from our faculty, students, and professors about life at WashULaw through our virtual tour. Explore short videos covering our faculty, programs, student life, campus, and city.  

Several of our LLM students work on our Global Studies Law Review every year, participate in moot court and client counselling competitions, and mock trial teams.

WashULaw has alums in all states and 24 countries.

They are always happy and willing to assist fellow WashULaw alums because they consider themselves part of the WashU family.

European LLM graduates normally get hired by leading companies and law firms around the world.  Feel free to reach out to our admissions counsellors for information on specific markets.

The academic calendar changes slightly every year. The Fall semester typically begins the third week of August for incoming students and ends the second week of December. The Spring semester begins mid-January and ends late April.

Graduation is held in mid-May.

Our one-year LLM classes start in mid-August and students should plan to be in St. Louis and ready to study at that time.  If students take the Summer Legal English Program, classes begin the first week of July.

The law school offers a one-week Intersession program the second week of January.  Experienced practitioners and visiting professors teach several intensive one-week courses. 

There is no official summer school program, although many incoming LLM students will participate in the Summer Legal English Program.

The Summer Legal English Program is free of charge for admitted students.

Students can also start classes in January, although the August start date is preferable.

• Asia
• Western Europe
• Latin America

Washington University is conveniently located in the center of the U.S. in St. Louis, known as the “Gateway to the West.“

Lambert International Airport offers daily flights to every major city in the US and to connecting flights throughout the world. The city has been influenced by its French history (named after King Louis IX of France) and its German immigrants (as seen in the Anheuser-Busch brewery).

Its rich cultural life and cuisine offer great weekend venues for students who want to take a rest from studying. Washington University is an integral part of the city, and offers a traditional campus feel with historic buildings and modern facilties such as the Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center.

Campus housing is provided for undergraduate students only, but LLM students normally find close and convenient housing around the campus with easy and safe access to the university.

Admitted students can be put in contact with current students as well as with our office to find out more about housing options. The map shows the areas that are predominantly inhabited by LLM students.

The School of Law supports almost 50 student groups representing a wide spectrum of opinions. These groups contribute immeasurably to the vitality of our community and provide many students with a place to advocate, serve, and otherwise engage in the larger academic, social, and legal worlds. The International Law Student Organization (ILS) is probaly the student organization of choice for most LLM students.

ILS offers

• Career panels with attorneys & professors focusing on both public & private international law 
• Panel presentations by students about topics such international internship opportunities 
• Speakers events on various topics of international law 
• Language groups for students to practice their foreign language skills
• LLM Mentoring program to help international students adjust to life at WashU

The Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center is an innovative and inclusive facility, outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment that provides an individualized experience. It is a place to recharge with furnished relaxation space, massage therapy, and a health promotion suite.

Forest Park, directly adjacent to Washington University, is the seventh largest urban park in the United States, a natural oasis in an urban environment. Located on 1,293 acres in the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area, Forest Park is 450 acres larger than New York City's Central Park.