School of Law Costs

Costs (2022-2023)

Tuition and Fees for the JD & LLM

• In-State Tuition and fees (Virginia residents):
  • Incoming (J.D., LL.M.); $38,274
  • Continuing 2L (J.D., LL.M.); $38,274
  • Continuing 3L (J.D., LL.M.); $37,844
  • Living Allowance; $20,997
  • Books & Supplies; $1,200
  • Average Federal Loan Fees; $781
• Out-of-State Tuition and fees (nonresidents):
  • Incoming (J.D., LL.M.); $56,014
  • Continuing 2L (J.D., LL.M.); $54,007
  • Continuing 3L (J.D., LL.M.); $47,602
  • Living Allowance; $20,997
  • Books & Supplies; $1,200
  • Average Federal Loan Fees; $781

Tuition and Fees for the JD/MBA

• Pay tuition and fees at the Law School rate for two 1/2 years (five semesters).
• Pay tuition and fees at the Business School rate for one 1/2 years (three semesters) - typically the first three semesters of MBA study.

Merit-Based Financial Aid for the JD

All students are considered for merit-based scholarships automatically upon submission of your application; no additional information will be necessary during the application process. Separate scholarship applications may be made available for certain awards during the application cycle. 

Financial Assistance for the JD/MBA

• If you’re eligible, you can be considered for available scholarship funds at either school.
• If you’re eligible, you can receive up to five semesters of Law School-administered aid.
• If you receive Law School scholarship funds or aid, they are not available during the three semesters you’re paying tuition to the Business School.
• Educational loan applications are processed by the Office of Student Financial Aid for the William & Mary.

Tuition and Fees for the JD/MA in American Studies

• You will pay tuition and fees at the Law School rate for three years.

• You will pay tuition and fees at the Graduate Arts & Sciences rate for any remaining term needed to complete the M.A. degree.

Financial Assistance for the JD/MA in American Studies

• If you’re eligible, you can be considered for available scholarship funds at either school.

• If you’re eligible, you can receive up to three years of Law School-administered aid.

• If you receive Law School scholarship funds or aid, they are not available during the year you’re paying tuition to the other program.

• Educational loan applications are processed by the Office of Student Financial Aid for the William & Mary.

Financial Assistance for LLM Students

William & Mary Law School offers a small number of discretionary scholarships for the LL.M. Program. The probability of receiving aid through the Law School depends on the availability of funds and applicant qualifications. Students must be prepared to pay necessary travel, living and educational expenses from outside sources.

All LL.M. applicants are considered for discretionary scholarships at time of application, unless fully funded through an external source. A separate LL.M. scholarship application is not required.

Although some scholarships are offered to LL.M. students, they are limited in number. Most of our students use individual or family savings and resources to fund their LL.M. Program expenses. Some international students have been funded by their employers for career enhancement. 

Students may also be eligible for external scholarships.

Residency Eligibility for In-State Tuition for LLM students

Residency information for the Commonwealth of Virginia can be found on The University: Student Financial Information and Policies  page. Students who receive in-state tuition after having previously been designated an out-of-state student will have their scholarship prorated based on new tuition amounts.