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Admissions & Applying

Thank you for your interest in the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Law SchoolWe are looking for students who have the intellectual ability to meet the challenges of the University of Wisconsin Law School and who will bring something special to our law school community.

We are looking for students from a variety of backgrounds who will take advantage of the exciting opportunities we offer and bring their talents, ideas, and experiences to us.

If you are a student who meets these requirements, we hope you will apply.


J.D. Admissions

Admissions Criteria

Application Process

Admissions Statistics

Transfer & Visiting Students

International Applicants

Residency for Tuition Purposes

Minnesota Reciprocity

J.D. Program Contact Information

For further information, please contact the J.D. Admissions Office at 608-262-5914, or by e-mail at admissions@law.wisc.edu.

You can also try our new Live Chat feature to find out more information about the J.D. Program, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT Mon-Fri.

Graduate Programs & Fellowships

The University of Wisconsin Law School offers three degree programs for those who already have a basic law degree. The programs are under the direction of the Graduate Admissions Committee at the Law School.

  • Master of Laws - Legal Institutions
  • Master of Laws - LL.M.
  • S.J.D.

The Law School also has two well-known specialized fellowship programs:

  • William H. Hastie Fellowship Program, which provides an opportunity for lawyers of color to prepare for a career in law teaching
  • Fellowship in American Legal History, designed to support an American Legal History scholar at an early stage in his or her career.

Graduate Programs Contact Info

For more detailed information, go to Graduate Programs or contact the Graduate Programs Admissions Office at 608-262-9120. 

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