Wayne State University Law School
Wayne State University Law School is located in Detroit, Michigan. Wayne State University Law School has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1937.
Acceptance Rate
29.3%
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$40K / $43K
Students With Grants
82.4%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
66.7% / 91.9%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Wayne State University Law School and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
29.3%
Median LSAT
162
Median GPA
3.84
First-Year Class Enrollment
124
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- MLS (Online)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/LLM
- JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD/MS in Criminal Justice
- JD/MADR (Dispute Resolution)
- JD/MA in Economics
Certificates or Concentrations:
- LLM - Corporate and Finance Law
- LLM - Labor and Employment Law
- LLM - Taxation
- LLM - U.S. Law
JD
Priority: Mar 15, 2025
LLM
Priority: Aug 1, 2025
MSL
Priority: Jun 15, 2025
Regular: Aug 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 32
Student/Faculty Ratio: 4.07:1
Total JD Enrollment: 389
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 76
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Wayne State University Law School and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$40K / $43K
Living Expenses On Campus
$25K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$25K
Students With Grants
82.4%
In-State Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Wayne State University Law School offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- Journal of Business Law
- The Journal of Law in Society (JLS)
- Wayne Law Review
Clinics:
- Appeal and Post-Conviction Advocacy Clinic
- Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic
- Business and Community Law Clinic
- Community Advocacy Clinic
- Disability Law Clinic
Student Associations:
- American Bar Association Law Student Division
- American Civil Liberties Union, Student Chapter
- American Constitution Society (ACS)
- Animal Law Society
- Armenian Law Student Association
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Arthur Neef Moot Court Competition
- Law Day Moot Court Competition
- Taft Transactional Law Competition
- Taft Transactional Law Invitational
Other Opportunities:
- Mock Trial Program
- Interscholastic Moot Court Teams
- Externships
- Study Abroad Programs
Learn about the bar passage rate of Wayne State University Law School alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
66.7% / 91.9%
Graduates Employed
93%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
79%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
56%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
471 W. Palmer St.
Detroit, MI 48202
Detroit, MI 48202
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
