By attending the University of Wisconsin Law School, you also have access to the resources of a world-class university. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public land-grant institution, founded in 1848. It combines on a single campus nine schools and three colleges, enrolling approximately 40,000 students from more than 115 countries and every state in the U.S.
The University has both national and international reputations for excellence shared by few other universities. In every published survey of faculty and administrators, from the early 1900s to the present, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has ranked among the top educational institutions in terms of academic quality. It is a place where scholarship and academic freedom are highly valued.
The University also offers extensive social, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The 900-acre campus on the shores of Lake Mendota is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.