Law Schools in Wisconsin
2 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Wisconsin has two ABA-approved law schools: one public and one private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 158 at Marquette University to 167 at the University of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Law School Madison · Public | 167 | 3.81 | 19.1% | $38,186 | 75% | 90.2% |
| Marquette University Law School Milwaukee · Private | 158 | 3.70 | 22.1% | $51,970 | — | 88.6% |
Tuition is full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26, at the in-state rate for public schools. Bar pass is the first-time rate on 2025 exams in every state where graduates sat; lawyer jobs is the share of 2025 graduates in full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. Each school's page has the detail.
The University of Wisconsin placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 90.2%. The University of Wisconsin was the hardest to get into, accepting 19.1% of applicants. The University of Wisconsin charged the least, $38,186.
The Wisconsin bar exam
In 2025, 86.7% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Wisconsin bar exam for the first time passed, as the ABA reports it. That is the yardstick each school's rate is compared with when its graduates sit here.
Graduates of these schools took it most often in 2025 (schools with at least 10 first-time takers here):
| School | Takers | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hamline School of Law | 12 | 12 | 100% |
Out-of-state schools that send graduates to Wisconsin
Each school reports the three states where most of its employed graduates work. These schools outside Wisconsin count it among their top three:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MN): 13 employed 2025 graduates
- University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) (MN): 4 employed 2025 graduates
Practicing in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedure · Wisconsin procedural guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 2 ABA-approved law schools: Marquette University Law School, University of Wisconsin Law School.
What is the cheapest law school in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin Law School, at $38,186 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Wisconsin?
By acceptance rate, University of Wisconsin Law School, which accepted 19.1% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 167.
What is the Wisconsin bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 86.7% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Wisconsin bar exam, as the ABA reports it.