College of William and Mary application requirements
Apply by August 1 (Fall 2027 enrollment). The application fee is $85. College of William and Mary requires 6 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Application deadline: August 1 for Fall 2027 enrollment.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Priority | April 1 |
What you must submit
- Application via LSAC
- LSAT score
- CAS report including transcripts
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
College of William and Mary requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT.
Recommendation letters
Two (2) required; at least one faculty recommendation expected unless the applicant has been out of school longer than two years; all letters must be submitted to CAS
Personal statement
Required (one of two required essays — a separate Why W&M Law statement is also required; each essay no more than approximately 500 words, 2 pages maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font): an opportunity to help the Admissions Committee better understand who you are and what perspectives, experiences, values, interests, or aspirations have shaped you, including something true about you that won't fit on a resume; topics may include academic interests, significant accomplishments, and educational achievements, and/or any way in which your perspective and experience will enrich the William & Mary Law School community
Fees and waivers
Application fee: $85.
Fee waivers: Application fee waivers available on request via a form linked from the FAQ; request before submitting the application, as a waiver cannot be applied or the fee reimbursed after submission
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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against College of William and Mary's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.