Top 50Rising
University of Wisconsin Law School
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#27Current Ranking
+510-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#32
2016#31
2017+1#30
2018+1#29
2019+1#30
2020-1#29
2021+1#28
2022+1#28
2023#27
2024+1#27
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #32 | -- |
| 2017 | #31 | +1 |
| 2018 | #30 | +1 |
| 2019 | #29 | +1 |
| 2020 | #30 | -1 |
| 2021 | #29 | +1 |
| 2022 | #28 | +1 |
| 2023 | #28 | -- |
| 2024 | #27 | +1 |
| 2025 | #27 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
Wisconsin Law has climbed steadily from #32 to #27, buoyed by the unique diploma privilege that allows graduates to practice in Wisconsin without taking the bar exam. The school has also improved employment outcomes and strengthened its reputation in intellectual property and health law.
Notable Changes
- Rose from #32 in 2016 to #27 by 2025, a five-position improvement
- Only law school whose graduates receive the diploma privilege in its home state
- Steady and consistent climb with no single-year major jumps, reflecting sustained improvement