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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Law

17 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

17 Colleges
📍 Virginia
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–17 of 17 colleges in Virginia

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 23.3%
Annual cost
$77,290/yr
Grad earnings
$76,178
SAT avg
1,474
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1
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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 23.3%
Annual cost
$77,290/yr
Grad earnings
$76,178
SAT avg
1,474
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 23.3%
Annual cost
$77,290/yr
Grad earnings
$76,178
SAT avg
1,474
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.3%
Annual cost
$41,707/yr
Grad earnings
$44,813
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 41.2%
Annual cost
$30,550/yr
Grad earnings
$44,498
SAT avg
1,169
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Law in Virginia?
17 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Law in Virginia, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Law in Virginia?
Washington and Lee University leads with median graduate earnings of $94,810 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Law colleges in Virginia have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Liberty University, Regent University, Appalachian School of Law. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Law programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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