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Graduate Programs

The Law School's Graduate Programs offers three degree programs for those who already have a first law degree (J.D. or comparable degree from a university outside the United States); two fellowship programs; and services for current students in those programs.  Links to specific information about the programs are provided below.  General information about  the Law School's Graduate Programs written in German by alumnus Kai Purnhagen can be found here. Alumnus Nisit Intamano has written a letter for potential Thai applicants (in Thai).

Degree programs

Our course-based master's program in law is the

We also have two research-based programs in law:

Fellowships

We have two specialized fellowship programs:

Information for Current Graduate Programs Students


Additional information of interest to current and potential Graduate Programs Students: 

Tuition and Living Expenses 

"SHIP" Student Health Plan (Health Insurance)

To Order a UW Transcript

Office of International Student Services

Madison Friends of International Students

Campus Information and Visitor Center