Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Law School. We know that you have many choices for law school, and that your decision may be a difficult one, but we are confident that you will find Wisconsin an exceptional place to study law. We believe that we are putting together a class for next fall that will be one of the most interesting, diverse, and academically vibrant ones in the country, and we hope that you will be a part of it. As you make your decision or prepare for your transition to Madison and to the Law School, here is some information that we hope will help you.
Semester
Calendar
LEO Orientation: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
First-Year Orientation: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Classes Begin: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
FAQs (&
Answers) for Admitted Students
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid Mike Hall covers a
number of issues to help you as you make the transition to Madison
and the UW Law School.
Admitted Students Discussion Forum
The Admitted Students Discussion Forum is an excellent resource to
connect with other incoming students and current UW Law
Students.
Admitted
Students Weekend
We invite you to join us for either of our Spring 2010 Admitted
Students Weekends to be held March 12th & 13th and April 16th
& 17th at the University of Wisconsin Law School. During an
Admitted Students Weekend you'll have the chance to take a tour of
the law school and meet with current students, faculty, and Deans.
There will also be informational sessions on Life in Madison, Our
Faculty, Clinical Programs, Our Curriculum, Financial Aid, and Tips
for a Smooth Transition to Madison. We look forward to having you
join us for these informative and enjoyable weekends in
Madison.
QLaw GALA
2010
Join QLaw on Saturday, March 13, 2010 for a reception and benefit
held in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Law School’s
Community Justice Week and Admitted Students Weekend. For more
information visit qlaw.org.
LEO
Banquet
Each year our current students, faculty and alums from across the
country gather for the LEO Banquet as we celebrate our successes
and reaffirm our commitment to maintaining one of the most
interesting and dynamic learning environments in the country. As a
newly admitted student we would like you to join us on Saturday,
April 17, 2010 for our annual celebration of diversity.
First-Year
Orientation
The orientation for the 2009 incoming class will begin on
Wednesday, August 26th. Students who are in the Legal Education
Opportunities Program will begin on August 25th. The first day of
classes will be Tuesday, September 2th. You will get a mailing from
us this summer with more details. As new first year students, you
will be required to formally check-in with us the morning of August
26th.
Career Planning:
Head Start Strategies for Entering Law School Students
Here are suggestions for things to do this summer to give you a
head start on finding the job of your dreams.
Computer Purchase
Suggestions for Admitted Students
UW Law School Director of Technology, Eric Giefer, offers
suggestions on hardware for incoming students.
Tuition &
Costs
Updated information on tuition and costs for an academic year.
Housing
Need a place to live? Whether you have short
term needs, pets, or are moving your entire family we can point you
in the right direction.
Links to Helpful Web Sites
Information about Madison
www.ci.madison.wi.us/recTourism.html
Local Weather Forecasts
www.ssec.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/lc?mad_for
weather.yahoo.com/forecast/Madison_WI_US_f.htm