About WVU Law

Our curriculum is competitive and rigorous, combining the best of traditional legal education with innovative programs that address the evolving challenges of a global society.

With a strong focus on justice, ethics, and professionalism, WVU Law offers premier law and dual degree programs, as well as practice-ready experiences through clinics and externships — all guided by professors who are accomplished attorneys and distinguished legal scholars.

Our vibrant culture of excellence promotes diversity and respect, fostering a supportive academic community within one of the nation’s leading public research universities.

WVU Law prepares top legal professionals and dedicated leaders for impactful careers in public service, private practice, government, and business.

Our Mission

Preparing 21st-century lawyers and leaders to serve the public, government, and business — both locally and globally — with a strong emphasis on justice, ethics, professionalism, and service in a diverse, vibrant, and respectful community.

Our Values

• SERVICE – We seek opportunities to serve others and are committed to delivering the highest quality of service.
• CURIOSITY – We ask questions, seek new opportunities, and embrace change through innovation.
• RESPECT – We are respectful, transparent, and inclusive in our interactions with one another.
• ACCOUNTABILITY – We strive for excellence every day to create a university that is responsive, efficient, and effective.
• APPRECIATION – We support and value each other’s contributions as we build a community that is One WVU.

American Bar Association Approval

The West Virginia University College of Law is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Since 1952, the ABA Council has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national accrediting agency for professional schools of law.

For more information about the Standards and Rules of Procedure for the Approval of Law Schools, visit the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.