Daniel P. Tokaji has been named dean of the University of Wisconsin Law School, effective August 1, 2020.
Three pillars of clinical education retire
With the recent retirements of Professors Meg Gaines, Michele LaVigne, and Marsha Mansfield, UW Law School bids farewell to three legends in clinical legal education.
News & Notes: In Brief
RJP on 60 Minutes, A New Audio Series, VOCA Restraining Order Clinic, Wisconsin Innocence Project news, and more.
Commencement: A Virtual Celebration for the Class of 2020
Although physically apart, the UW Law School community came together in Badger spirit to celebrate the Class of 2020 on May 15.
Law School in the Time of COVID
For more than 150 years, the University of Wisconsin Law School has trained lawyers to be agile and responsive to the real world. Never were the benefits of its law-in-action focus more evident than in 2020, when COVID-19 suddenly upended life worldwide, including at UW–Madison.
Faculty Expertise and Guidance Sought
As the world grapples with the pandemic, a wide range of legal issues have been brought to the forefront. The expertise of UW Law faculty has been in demand as these complex issues develop. Bioethics …
LEO 50-Year Celebration
Now in its fiftieth year, the Legal Educational Opportunities (LEO) Banquet celebrates our successes and reaffirms our commitment to maintaining one of the most interesting and dynamic learning environments in the US.
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.
The Last Word: The 150th Class
150 years after its humble origins, the University of Wisconsin Law School boasts over 15,000 living graduates around the world. Here’s a look at the May 2019 celebration of our most recent graduating class.
Sifting and Winnowing
Exploring the facts and fictions behind UW Law School legends and lore.