University of Wisconsin–Madison
Antique print of original UW Law School building photo.

UW Law School: 150 Years
of Ideas and Innovation

Celebrating 150 Years of UW Law

150 Years in Photos

Our image galleries capture 150 years of people, places and experiences that reflect the UW Law tradition.

Law class of 1887 featuring antique photos and illustrations. Two women are among the many men.
Student pose after the Cane Toss in 2011.

Our Stories

Our alumni’s stories are an important part of UW Law School’s story. We invited them to share their photos, memories and tributes to someone in our Law School family who made a difference.

Stone Survivors

After nearly 70 years, our second gargoyle came home to the Law School just in time for our 150th anniversary.

The Law Schoolu0027s second gargoyle
Four people modeling UW apparel

Show Your Spirit

Shop our online mini-store to show your love for UW Law wherever you go.

Reunion and 150th Anniversary Events page

We kicked off our yearlong celebration with two engaging days in October full of great events at the Law School.

alum Michelle Behnke posing with ice cream

In honor of our 150th anniversary, UW Law School will introduce its very own ice cream flavor in 2018. We asked members of our Law School family to propose the flavors, the mix-ins, and even the name. While we can’t reveal the winner just yet, these sweet ideas were too good to keep to ourselves.…

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“Our rich ‘Law in Action’ tradition is an important part of who we are, and it will remain an important part of who we become.”
Former Dean Margaret Raymond
An external photo of the Law Library building, showing its arched roof, long glass windows, and metal exterior structure. A tree stands on the right, obscuring the sun.