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- First-Year Courses: Introduction
- First-Year Part-Time Schedules
- Second- And Third-Year Courses
- Second-Year and Third-Year Status
- Planning Your Second-Year Curriculum
- Planning Your Third-Year Curriculum
- Upper-Level Course Offerings By Semester
- Curricular Concentrations
- Registering
- Registering for Fall Semester of the First Year
- Registering for Spring Semester of the First Year
- Registering for the Fall Semester of the Second and Third Years
- Wait-Lists & Courses that are “Full”
- Determining if Seats are Still Available
- Second-year and Third-year Students in 1L-only Electives
- Registering for the Spring Semester of the Second and Third Years
- Registering for "Consent of Instructor" Courses
- Registering for Clinical Programs
- Summer Law Courses
- Directed Reading & Directed Research
- UW Law Registration while Studying Abroad or Visiting another US Law School
- Registering for Abnormally High Course Loads
- The Online Course Schedule
- Non-Law Courses
- Withdrawing from Law School
- Auditing a Law School class
- Retaking a Course
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- Introduction
- Determining What Books You Need
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- Introduction
- J.D. Degree Requirements
- J.D. Degree: Requirements and Limitations
- J.D. Degree: Credit/Hour & Subject Requirements
- Credit/Hour Requirement (the 90-Credit Rule)
- Subject Requirements
- J.D. Degree: Grade Point Average Requirement
- Wisconsin Diploma Privilege Requirements
- Academic Requirements
- Degree and Course Requirements
- Overlap of the 60-Credit Rule with Other Requirements
- 60-Credit Rule and Clinicals, Trial Advocacy, Lawyering Skills, Professional Responsibilities
- Required Grades for Diploma Privilege
- Diploma Privilege: Character & Fitness Certification
- Introduction
- Securing an Application
- Immediately Review the Application
- Application Fees
- Application Deadlines
- Diploma Privilege: State Bar of Wisconsin, and Swearing-in before the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Admission to the Bar of U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- Admission to the Bar of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Other Federal Courts, U.S. Supreme Court
- Diploma Privilege: Other Swearing-In Options
- Out-of-State Swearing In
- Early Admission
- Bar Admission in States Other Than Wisconsin
- Introduction
- Important Note Regarding New York Bar Admission Requirements
- Early Registration: States Other Than Wisconsin
- Timeliness
- Certification of Law Degree
- Graduation Information
- Preparing for Graduation Checklist
- Applying to Graduate
- Commencement Ceremony Options
- Graduation Invitations
- Honors & Dean’s Academic Achievement Award
- Academic Regalia for Graduation Ceremonies (Attire)
- Post-Graduation and Bar Admission Information
- Ordering Transcripts
- Graduation Class Rank
- The Order of the Coif
- Bar Admission
- Swearing-In Ceremonies
- Office of Career & Professional Development Graduation Information
- Financial Information for Graduates
- JD Degree & Diploma Privilege Worksheets
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- Computer Labs
- Backup your DATA!
- Printing
- Public Access Computers
- Wireless Networking
- Support for Your Personal Computer
- Resources for Student Organizations
- Computers and Technical Support
- Email Lists
- Websites
- Email and Web Portal Access
- Obtaining and Activating Your NetID
- Accessing Your Email
- Accessing the My UW-Madison Web Portal
- Forwarding Mail to Another Account
- Law School Email Lists
- Technology Policies
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- Introduction
- Policies
- Library Hours
- Library Access
- Study Carrels
- Study Rooms
- Food and Beverages
- Noise and Other Distractions
- Reference and Research Assistance
- Locating Library Materials
- Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery
- Checking Out Library Materials
- Lost and Damaged Materials
- Course Materials
- Recreational Reading and Feature Films
- Purchase Recommendations and New Books
- Technology in the Law Library
- Computer Labs and Public Access Computers
- Scanners, Copiers and Printers
- Laptop and Mobile Device Use
- Email Access
- Electronic Legal Research (LexisNexis, Westlaw Bloomberg Law, etc.)
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- Introduction
- Rescheduling Law School Exams
- Special Examination Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- Re-writing Examination/Re-taking a Course
- Final exams the semester of graduation
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- Conduct expectations
- UW-Madison Dean of Students Office-Dean on call
- Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
- Academic Misconduct
- Nonacademic Misconduct
- Late Disclosure of Academic or Nonacademic Misconduct
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- Introduction
- Explanation of Grading System: Letter Grades
- Non-Law School (University) Letter Grades
- Explanation of Grading System: Pass/Fail Grades
- Incompletes
- GPA Computation & Class Rank
- Class Rank
- Providing Information to Employers
- Obtaining an Official or Unofficial Transcript
- Grades: Studying Abroad and Visiting Students
- Honors and Awards
- Graduation Honors: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, & Summa Cum Laude
- Dean's Honor List
- Dean's Academic Achievement Awards
- Order of the Coif
- Other Awards and Honors
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- Transferring from the UW Law School
- Visiting at another Law School in the United States
- Special Issues for Part-Time Students
- Leaves of Absence
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- Mission
- Professionalism
- Programming
- Career Exploration
- Required Programming for First Year Law Students
- Other Programming/Events
- Individual Counseling
- Symplicity
- Resources
- Electronic
- Print
- Video/Teleconferencing
- On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)
- Other Recruiting Events
- Off-Campus Interview Program
- Off-Campus Job Fairs
- Diversity Job Fairs
- Specialized Job Fairs
- Public Interest Law Job Fairs
- Judicial Clerkships
- Public Interest and Government Opportunities
- Job Fairs
- Summer Public Service Fellowships (SPSF)
- Helpful Websites
- Seminars/Skill Building
- Post-Graduate Fellowships
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
- Student Transition to Employment Program (STEP)
- Public Interest List Serv
- Contact Information
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- How Dual and Joint Degrees Affect Earning the J.D. Degree
- Dual Degree in Law and Business
- Certificate Programs
- Study Abroad
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- Overview
- Live-Client Clinics
- Externships
- The Pro Bono Program
- The Lawyering Skills Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Financial Aid at the UW Law School
- To Apply for Federal Aid
- To Apply for Need- and Merit-Based Scholarships
- Award Letters and Processing of Financial Aid
- Fall 2023-24 Tuition and Fees - Law School
- Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Estimated Student Expense Budgets
- Calculating your Personal Expense Budget
- Students who worked full-time prior to law school
- What to do if you are experiencing financial difficulties
- Short Term Emergency Loans
- Reapplication process for continuing students
- Managing your student loans during school and upon graduation
- Preparing for Graduation
- Loan Repayment Plans
- Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Deferment
- Forbearance
- Repayment Incentives
- Consequences for Delinquent or Defaulted Loans
- Repayment Assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- The UW Law School Loan Repayment Assistance Program
- Bar Loan
- Helpful Resources
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- Organizations
- Student Publications
- Moot Court
- Mock Trial
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- Communications
- Disabilities
- Temporary Disabilities and Pregnancy
- Freedom from Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
- Harassment
- Sexual Assault/Stalking/Domestic Violence
- Complaints
- Hate and Bias Incidents
- Student Privacy Rights (FERPA)
- DACA / Undocumented Students
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- Homecoming Cane Toss
- Dean’s Cup: Law v. Medicine
- Legal Education Opportunity Banquet
- Commencement
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- Requesting Services and Support
- Sign Posting
- Permanent Signage
- Departmental and Student Organization Bulletin Boards
- General Postings
- Alternatives to Sign Posting
- Temporary Display Policy
- Temporary Food Sales
- Building Access
- Event Planning
- A/V & Tech Services
- Building Access
- Clean Up
- Events Calendar
- Facilities Services
- Food and Beverage Service
- Posting Announcements
- Parking
- Printing/Duplication
- Publicity
- Classroom Reservations
- Atrium, Lubar Commons and Conference Room Reservations
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- Academic Affairs
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- Academic Advisor
- Registrar
- Student Affairs
- Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
- Office of Career & Professional Development
- Assistant Dean for OCPD
- OCPD General Information
- Admissions & Financial Aid
- Associate Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Dean's Office
- Dean
- Dean's Office General Information
- Business Office & Facilities
- Accountant
- Building Managers
- Directory
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*Section 19. Administration Contacts includes current information for contacts referenced throughout the Student Handbook. For a full listing of faculty & staff, see our Faculty & Staff Directory or Department Directory.