Visit the Law School & Campus
Getting Here
We look forward to welcoming you to Madison!
Experiencing Campus
The Law School is situated on historic Bascom Hill in the heart of the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Visit Madison
Exploring Madison
Madison is a quintessential college town, with access to outdoor recreation, arts, sports and a thriving intellectual community.
About Madison
As the state capital, Madison is home to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and various state and federal government agencies, all within walking distance from UW Law.
Wisconsin is an easy drive or bus ride from Chicago or Minneapolis, and major airlines serve both Madison and Milwaukee with frequent flights to and from the major hubs.
Admissions Visits
Virtual Meetings
To schedule a 30-minute one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our admissions counselors, please visit our Calendly Scheduling Page.
Prospective Student Visits
For students who have not yet applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School
During the Summer 2025 term, prospective students are invited to join us on select Fridays for a presentation/Q&A and tour of the Law Building. We are unfortunately unable to offer class visits in the summer. To schedule your prospective student visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and include up to three dates (in order of preference) that you are available to visit based on the drop-down options below.
Friday Prospective Student Visits:
- Friday, June 27 @ 1:40 PM
- Friday, July 11 @ 9:40 AM
- Friday, July 18 @ 1:40 PM
- Friday, July 25 @ 9:40 AM
- Friday, August 1 @ 1:40 PM
- Friday, August 8 @ 9:40 AM
- Friday, August 15 @ 9:40 AM
- Friday, August 22 @ 9:40 AM
Applicant Visits
For students who have applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School and are awaiting an admission decision
Applicant visits will resume once our 2025-26 application opens in September. If you are currently a waitlisted applicant, we encourage you to make a virtual meeting with one of our admissions counselors to answer any waitlist questions you may have.
Admitted Student Visits
For students who have been admitted to the University of Wisconsin Law School
Our admitted student visits include:
- A 30-minute one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor,
- A tour of the Law Building with one of our Student Ambassadors, and
- An optional class visit (unavailable on Fridays, during exam periods, and during the Summer term).
We can typically accommodate a visit request for Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT).
To schedule your Admitted Student Visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and indicate whether or not you would like a class visit and provide up to three dates that you are available to visit. To best accommodate your visit request, please schedule at least one week ahead of your desired visit date.
Group Visits
To schedule a group visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and include the date/time you wish to visit and the approximate group size. Your visit will include an admissions presentation/Q&A and tour of the Law Building. Please be advised that we are unable to accommodate a group class visit. Please schedule at least two weeks ahead of your desired visit date.
Contact Admissions
If you have any questions about our visit policy, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Location & Directions
University of Wisconsin Law School
975 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Traveling by Plane
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), on Madison's northeast side, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Airlines that serve the Dane County Regional Airport »
Travelers may also fly to Chicago (ORD or MDW) or Milwaukee (MKE) and connect with bus service at the airport.
Cabs are readily available for service to campus and downtown, and many hotels offer shuttle service.
Traveling by Bus
The Greyhound/Badger depot is located several blocks from the eastern edge of campus:
The Van Galder Bus Company also provides daily round-trip service between campus and Chicago's O'Hare Airport as well as the Chicago downtown Amtrak station.
For more information about buses on campus, see UW-Madison's Bus Transportation Services.
Traveling by Car & Suggested Routes
Madison is located in south central Wisconsin and is accessible via several major highways.
Time to Madison from nearby major cities:
- 1.5 hour drive from Milwaukee (via Interstate 94)
- 2.5 hour drive from Chicago (via Interstate 90)
- 4.5 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via Interstate 94)
- 2 hour drive from Dubuque (via US 151)
Suggested Routes
If traveling from West or East of Madison:
- I 39/90/94 exit 142A (Hwy 12)
- Continue to Exit US-151 N/ Park St exit, EXIT 261A-B,
- Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.
If traveling from South of Madison:
- I 39/90 to exit 142A(Hwy 12)
- Continue to Exit US-151 N/ Park St exit, EXIT 261A-B,
- Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.
Law School is located on Lathrop street on the right.
Parking
Law School Hours
