We look forward to working with you and meeting your recruiting needs. If there is anything we can do to make your recruiting at Wisconsin more convenient, please contact Jane Heymann, Assistant Dean for Career Services, or any other member of our staff.
Services We Provide to Employers
The Career Services staff is
comprised of attorneys with a wide variety of substantive practice
experience
in both the private and public sectors. As a result, we are aware of
your
needs and are ready to assist you with your recruitment efforts.
Moreover, we are keenly interested in maintaining relationships
with employers beyond the fall recruiting season. We are always happy
to sit down with you and discuss ways in which you can get your message
out to our students in an effective manner. Our general services to
employers
include:
- Post a Job for a Student or an Alum in our Job
Bank
- Résumé Collection
- The UW Law School's Grading System and Class Standing Tables
Our Students
What Employers Say About Our Students
Our Students
The University of Wisconsin Law School is a nationally recognized law school drawing students from around the country. With its central location, the UW Law School appeals to students from both coasts and from the south; New York, California, Virginia and Texas are well-represented in each year's entering class. While many students desire to stay in the area, half of our students will choose to practice outside of Wisconsin.
Top students select the UW Law School for a variety of reasons, but prominent among them are the quality of education; the law-in-action philosophy; the excellent clinical opportunities; and the resources of a large world-class university in a beautiful city. In addition, the Law School is known for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere; its close-knit community; and its long-standing international reputation.
Diversity is another draw to the UW Law School. In addition to seeking geographic diversity, the Law School actively recruits students who bring a wide-range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to encourage a full and complete exploration of legal issues within the classroom. For more information about our students, please see our Admissions Statistics.
What Employers Say About Our Students
According to a recent survey of employers who hire our graduates, our students are highly regarded, well prepared for practice, and particularly strong in legal analysis and creative thinking. The Law School's commitment to recruiting and educating students who have the maturity and judgment to assume responsibility and work easily with others enables our students to perform well in a variety of work environments. In addition, employers note that our Legal Education Opportunities (LEO) Program is a national model for the recruitment and retention of students of color and is of particular interest to firms seeking diversity. For more information about the LEO Program, click here.
The UW Law School Grading System
Because employers often interview students from many different law schools -- each with its own unique grading system -- we thought we would offer you a brief explanation of the UW Law School's grading system. If you have any questions regarding this system, please do not hesitate to contact one of our staff.