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Dress for Success

The Career Closet has become a “vital and valued part” of the UW Law community. It was created to ensure all Law students have access to professional attire to pursue their goals.

J. Willard Hurst Summer Institute: ‘Thrilling’ Tradition for Legal History Scholars

Every two years in June, the “spirit of the Hurst Institute” makes a lasting impact on 12 early career legal history scholars from around the world.

UW Law Faculty and Staff Updates

This fall, University of Wisconsin Law School greeted several familiar faces in different faculty and staff roles.

Taking a ‘Second Look’ at Excessive Prison Sentences

UW Law’s Second Look Clinic, directed by Kate Finley, offers hope to Wisconsinites who face decades of incarceration.

In Brief

Read the latest news and updates from University of Wisconsin Law School.

When Democracy Is Challenged

LADD fosters a global network of scholars investigating the role of lawyers and judges in resisting and enabling authoritarianism in contexts of democratic backsliding.

Rewriting the Program

Legal writing at UW Law emphasizes mentorship and growth so students can apply skills and approaches to succeed in many practical applications.

Fresh Scholars, Bold Ideas

Three of UW Law’s recent hires are focused on the emerging issues of technology, including the uses and impacts of AI.

Dean’s View

Welcome to another exciting edition of the Gargoyle. I’m excited to share with you all the wonderful ways University of Wisconsin Law School’s faculty, staff, students and alumni are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of the legal profession.

In Memoriam

Join us in honoring the memory of these UW Law alumni.