Back to Law School
In this article, the first in a two-part series on Wisconsin's law
schools, find out who is going to law school, what students are
learning, and where they go upon graduation. The second article will
explore what law schools must do to prepare tomorrow's lawyers.
Wisconsin law school deans Kenneth B. Davis (left), U.W. Law School,
and Howard Eisenberg, Marquette University Law School
When was the last time you stepped through the doors of Wisconsin's
two law schools? If one is your alma mater, perhaps you haven't been
back since the day you cleaned out your locker. Or maybe you pay an
occasional visit to one or the other of the two institutions, or even
help teach a law school course, but still may be missing a wide-angle
view of all that's happening there today.
Consider, however, the ways the state's law schools continue to
affect you and your practice. Faculty members at these institutions
often play a key role in shaping state and national laws. Law school
curriculum developers strive to gear up for new law trends, such as
intellectual property and international law, long before many
practitioners may be aware of these developments. And, as the most
direct impact, Wisconsin's law schools are prime sources for hiring new
lawyers.
Take a look at Wisconsin's law schools, and you may be surprised to
discover what's changed since you were a law student.
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