All Rise at WVU Law
As West Virginia's law school, we offer unmatched opportunities, hands-on legal experiences, and personal connections that set our students apart in the Mountain State and beyond.
Why WVU Law?
The Case for WVU
Access That Opens Doors
Strong connections to attorneys, judges, alumni, and government leaders create meaningful career pathways in West Virginia and beyond.
A Community That Invests in You
Learn in a supportive, student-focused environment with personalized mentorship and a forward-thinking, practice-ready curriculum.
Experience That Sets You Apart
Build real skills through clinics, externships, advocacy programs, and hands-on learning from day one.
Megan Skean
Meet Megan.
3L (Class of 2026)
Milton, WV
Meet us at the top of law school hill
Top School for Practical Training and Environmental Law preLaw Magazine (Spring 2025 Issue)
49% Lower Student Debt than National Average
88% Ultimate Bar Passage Rate
89% Employment Rate Class of 2025
10.1% Higher Clerkship Placement than National Average Class of 2026
Stories from Law School Hill
Student successes in the classroom and beyond.
General Litigation Clinic Closeup: Working for All, Free of Charge
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WVU Law's General Litigation Clinic fights for West Virginians who can't otherwise afford legal aid.
Courtroom Showdowns: Community Support Meets National Competition at WVU Law
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Fictional cases. Real results. Two WVU Law student teams are testing their legal smarts in national competition.
Case History: WVU Law student Grant Joynes investigates the ghosts of Raleigh County
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A missing body. A 63-year-old cold case. A tight-knit community in southern West Virginia. For Grant Joynes, it’s part of the job.
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