Author: jcmyers4

UW Law Lives in the Executive Office of the President

Few have a clue about the inner workings of the federal government, and even fewer could tell you what goes on inside the Executive Office of the President. But Anuj Desai, Volkman-Bascom professor of law at University of Wisconsin Law School, can.

Sights, Sounds and Emotions

UW Law graduates recount pivotal moments from Vietnam War-era protests on campus.

Welcome to Admissions

Law School admissions has changed since you applied, even in the past few years. And guess what? It’s going to change even more.

Native Nations Flag Ceremony

The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) and University of Wisconsin Law School honored Wisconsin’s Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous veterans Nov. 4, 2022, during the Native Nations Flag Ceremony at the Pyle Center.

Tribal Law in Action

The Native Nations Externship Program, established in Fall 2022, builds on UW Law School's rich history of growing community in tribal law.

In Brief – Spring 2023

"Stars in Pro Bono Work," "Mark Sidel Named Honorary Professor at Liverpool Law School," "David Schwartz Appointed Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor" and more news.

Law Building

In 1868, the Law Department opened with fifteen students. The program, a year-long course of study, was held in the State Capitol. It wasn’t until 1893 that the first law building opened on Bascom Hill.