Each year, an interesting, talented, and diverse group of students
choose the University of Wisconsin Law School from among many other
schools.
Top students select Wisconsin 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 UW Law School is known for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere; its close-knit law school community; and its long-standing international reputation.
With its central location, Wisconsin draws students from both coasts.
In addition to the Midwest states, New York, California, Virginia and
Texas are well represented, and more than 40% of our students are from
outside of Wisconsin.
In addition to seeking geographic diversity, the
UW Law School seeks students who bring a wide-range of backgrounds,
experiences, and perspectives to encourage a full and complete exploration
of legal issues within the classroom.
Indeed, students of all backgrounds
choose to come to the UW Law School because of our historical commitment
to creating a highly diverse educational environment in which differing
points of view are represented.
Who They Are: Our Students by the Numbers
