Do you have questions about UW Law School or our admissions process? 

Our admissions team is here to guide you on your path, from start to finish: whether you are beginning to consider a career in the law, looking for information about our J.D. program or financial aid, needing application assistance, and beyond. 

To learn more about the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid, you can Meet the Admissions Team and also check out Recruitment Events to see when you can visit us at.  We look forward to hearing from you! 

  

Admissions Visits

Please click on the drop-down that best pertains to you
for further instructions on how to schedule your visit.

Virtual Meetings

To schedule a 30-minute one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our admissions counselors, please visit our Calendly Scheduling webpage.

*Please note that this meeting is entirely informational and does not act as an admissions interview.

Prospective Student Visits

For students who have not yet applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School:

Prospective Student Visits will be on hiatus in April and May and resume in June.

During the Summer 2026 term, prospective students are invited to join us on select Tuesday mornings and Friday afternoons for a presentation/Q&A and tour of the Law Building. 

To schedule your prospective student visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and include up to three dates (in order of preference) that you are available to visit based on the options below:

Tuesday Morning Visit (9:00 – 10:15 AM CT)

    • Tuesday, June 2
    • Tuesday, June 9
    • Tuesday, June 16
    • Tuesday, June 23
    • Tuesday, June 30
    • Tuesday, July 7
    • Tuesday, July 14
    • Tuesday, July 21
    • Tuesday, July 28
    • Tuesday, August 4
    • Tuesday, August 11
    • Tuesday, August 18

Friday Afternoon Visit (1:00 - 2:15 PM CT)

    • Friday, June 5
    • Friday, June 12
    • Friday, June 19
    • Friday, June 26
    • Friday, July 10
    • Friday, July 17
    • Friday, July 24
    • Friday, July 31
    • Friday, August 7
    • Friday, August 14
    • Friday, August 21

Applicant Visits

For students who have applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School and are awaiting an admission decision:

Applicant visits will resume once our 2026-27 JD application opens in early September.

Admitted Student Visits

For students who have been admitted to the University of Wisconsin Law School:

Our admitted student visits are typically offered Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (CT), and include:

    • A 15-minute one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor;
    • Followed by a 1-hour tour of the Law Building.

Admitted Student Visits are limited during the Spring 2026 exam period (April 27-May 8).

To schedule your Admitted Student Visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and indicate whether or not you would like a class visit and provide up to three dates that you are available to visit.  To best accommodate your visit request, please schedule at least one week ahead of your desired visit date.

Waitlisted Applicants

For students who have applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School and are currently in "Waitlist" status:

Waitlisted applicants are encouraged to join us for our Virtual Waitlist Office Hours, offered every other Monday at 11:00 AM (CT) via Zoom.

Upcoming Virtual Waitlist Office Hours (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

    • Monday, April 27

During office hours, waitlisted applicants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor for 10 minutes to discuss any questions you may have.  Please note that this will be an entirely informational meeting and does not act as an admissions interview. To make the most of your appointment, we encourage you to come prepared with specific questions.

To protect the anonymity of all participants, students will be admitted into private breakout rooms in the order they join the session.  Please be aware that you may experience a wait time depending on attendance.

To receive the Zoom link for our Virtual Waitlist Office Hours, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu.

We do not currently offer in-person visits to our waitlisted applicants.

 

Contact Admissions

If you have any questions about our visit policy, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu. We look forward to connecting with you soon! 

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