Each year the Law School receives a number of inquiries from prospective international students regarding opportunities at the Law School. The following information is a brief description of our programs.
The University of Wisconsin Law School offers a three-year J.D. program and three advanced law programs-- the M.L.I., LL.M., and the S.J.D.
J.D. Program
International applicants for the J.D. program must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and The Test of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL). For detailed information on the application and admissions process, see the Admissions Guide and Application.
Master in Legal Institutions
The Master in Legal Institutions (M.L.I.) degree program at the University of Wisconsin Law School allows students to take both regular law courses and courses from other Departments at the University (e.g., economics, sociology, etc.).
International students who wish to practice law in this country should familiarize themselves with the bar admission requirements in the particular jurisdiction where they plan to practice. Bar admission requirements will vary from state to state. Graduates of the M.L.I. program are usually eligible to take the New York State bar examination. (For specific information on the New York State bar examination, see the New York State Board of Law Examiners website. For general information about other states' bar examinations, see the website of the National Conference of Bar Examiners.)
The M.L.I. program has fall and spring entry, requires 24 credits, and may be completed in one academic year. Students may take an additional semester to complete the program, if needed. Candidates for the M.L.I. degree are expected to be self-financed. The tuition and living expenses for one year for a single person are estimated to be about $47,000, not including travel costs.