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
Please click on the drop-down that best pertains to you
for further instructions on how to schedule your visit.
Virtual Meetings
To schedule a 30-minute one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our admissions counselors, please visit our Calendly Scheduling webpage.
*Please note that this meeting is entirely informational and does not act as an admissions interview.
Prospective Student Visits
For students who have not yet applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School:
During the Spring 2026 term, prospective students are invited to join us on select Friday mornings for a presentation/Q&A and tour of the Law Building. We are unfortunately unable to offer class visits to our prospective students this semester.
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 options below:
Friday Morning Visit (9:00 – 10:15 AM)
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- Friday, January 23
- Friday, January 30
- Friday, February 6
- Friday, February 13
- Friday, February 20
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, March 27
- Friday, April 3
Note: Prospective Student Visits will take a hiatus in April and May and resume in June.
Applicant Visits
For students who have applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School and are awaiting an admission decision:
Our Applicant Visits are typically offered Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (CT), and include:
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- A 15-minute one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor,* and
- A 1-hour tour of the Law Building with one of our Student Ambassadors.
- *Please note that this meeting is entirely informational and does not act as an admissions interview.
To schedule your applicant visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and include 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.
Admitted Student Visits
For students who have been admitted to the University of Wisconsin Law School:
Our admitted student visits include:
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- A 15-minute one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor,
- A 1-hour tour of the Law Building with one of our Student Ambassadors, and
- An optional class visit.
If you choose to do a class visit with your admitted student visit, available visit days/times are as follows:
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- Mondays @ 8:25 AM or 11:45 AM (CT)
- Tuesdays @ 8:25 AM or 11:45 AM (CT)
- Wednesdays @ 8:25 AM or 11:45 AM (CT)
- Thursdays @ 8:25 AM or 11:45 AM (CT)
- Please note that class visits are unavailable on Fridays, and some blackout dates apply.
If you choose not to do a class visit, 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.
Waitlisted Applicants
For students who have applied to the University of Wisconsin Law School and are currently in "Waitlist" status:
Waitlisted applicants are encouraged to join us for our Virtual Waitlist Office Hours, offered every other Monday at 11:00 AM (CT) via Zoom.
Virtual Waitlist Office Hours (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
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- Monday, February 2
- Monday, February 16
- Monday, March 2
- Monday, March 16
- Monday, April 13
- Monday, April 27
During office hours, waitlisted applicants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor for 10 minutes to discuss any questions you may have.
Please note that this will be an entirely informational meeting and does not act as an admissions interview. To make the most of your appointment, we encourage you to come prepared with specific questions.
To protect the anonymity of all participants, students will be admitted into private breakout rooms in the order they join the session. Please note that you may experience a wait time depending on attendance.
To receive the Zoom link for our Waitlist Office Hours, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu.
We do not currently offer in-person visits to our waitlisted applicants.
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
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