University of Wisconsin Law School
| 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) |
| Dean | Daniel Tokaji |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| Enrollment | 698 (fall 2023) |
| Faculty | 145 (fall 2022) |
| USNWR ranking | 28th (tie) (2025) |
| Website | law |
| ABA profile | Standard 509 Report |
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.