Visit the Law School & Campus
Getting Here
We look forward to welcoming you to Madison!
Experiencing Campus
The Law School is situated on historic Bascom Hill in the heart of the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Visit Madison
Exploring Madison
Madison is a quintessential college town, with access to outdoor recreation, arts, sports and a thriving intellectual community.
About Madison
As the state capital, Madison is home to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and various state and federal government agencies, all within walking distance from UW Law.
Wisconsin is an easy drive or bus ride from Chicago or Minneapolis, and major airlines serve both Madison and Milwaukee with frequent flights to and from the major hubs.
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)
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- 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)
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- 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:
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- 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)
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- 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.
Location & Directions
University of Wisconsin Law School
975 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Traveling by Plane
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), on Madison's northeast side, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Airlines that serve the Dane County Regional Airport »
Travelers may also fly to Chicago (ORD or MDW) or Milwaukee (MKE) and connect with bus service at the airport.
Cabs are readily available for service to campus and downtown, and many hotels offer shuttle service.
Traveling by Bus
The Greyhound/Badger depot is located several blocks from the eastern edge of campus:
The Van Galder Bus Company also provides daily round-trip service between campus and Chicago's O'Hare Airport as well as the Chicago downtown Amtrak station.
For more information about buses on campus, see UW-Madison's Bus Transportation Services.
Traveling by Car & Suggested Routes
Madison is located in south central Wisconsin and is accessible via several major highways.
Time to Madison from nearby major cities:
- 1.5 hour drive from Milwaukee (via Interstate 94)
- 2.5 hour drive from Chicago (via Interstate 90)
- 4.5 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via Interstate 94)
- 2 hour drive from Dubuque (via US 151)
Suggested Routes
If traveling from West or East of Madison:
- I 39/90/94 exit 142A (Hwy 12)
- Continue to Exit US-151 N/ Park St exit, EXIT 261A-B,
- Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.
If traveling from South of Madison:
- I 39/90 to exit 142A(Hwy 12)
- Continue to Exit US-151 N/ Park St exit, EXIT 261A-B,
- Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.
Law School is located on Lathrop street on the right.
Parking
Law School Hours
