| University of Wisconsin Law School | |
|---|---|
 University of Wisconsin Law Building on Bascom Hill | |
| Motto | "Law in Action" |
| Parent school | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Established | 1868 |
| School type | Public law school |
| Parent endowment | $3.8 billion (2023)[1] |
| Dean | Daniel Tokaji |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| Enrollment | 698 (fall 2023)[2] |
| Faculty | 145 (fall 2022)[2] |
| USNWR ranking | 36th (tie) (2024)[3] |
| Website | law |
The University of Wisconsin Law School is the law school of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1868, the school is guided by a "law in action" legal philosophy which emphasizes the role of the law in practice and society. It offers the Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and Doctor of Juridical Science degrees; Juris Doctor graduates of the law school receive admission to the Wisconsin bar without taking a traditional bar examination via diploma privilege.[4]
- ^ "U.S. and Canadian 2023 NCSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2023 Endowment Market Value, Change in Market Value from FY22 to FY23, and FY23 Endowment Market Values Per Full-time Equivalent Student (XLSX)". National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Retrieved September 5, 2024.
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- ^ "Admission to the practice of law in Wisconsin". Wisconsin Court System. October 3, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.