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Wisconsin Lawyer June 2001: Back to Law School

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Vol. 74, No. 6, June 2001

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.