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Welcome to Marquette University Law School. Choosing to attend any law school is an important decision, and I hope that we can help you in the process.

Law is certainly a helping profession. Our very reason for being as lawyers is to seek justice for our clients. I find it humbling to be part of a profession capable of doing so much good.

Law is also a learned profession: being able to serve others through the law requires a great deal of preparation. Since becoming dean in 2003, I have taken it as my responsibility to foster the commitment to academic excellence for which Marquette Law School has been known for more than a century.

And it has been my privilege — indeed, perhaps the most important part of my work as dean — to help attract to Marquette students with the intellect, values, and diversity to make lasting contributions to the lives of their clients and to their communities.

As a Jesuit institution, Marquette asks its students and alumni to fulfill the mission of being men and women for others. This tradition also inspires Marquette Law School to play a role in our community — both through service to those who are disadvantaged and as a robust intellectual commons where people can come together to discuss and debate large ideas in the administration of justice. In those roles, you will note, again, the helping and learned attributes of the profession.

In these and other respects, as the following pages begin to suggest, I believe that Marquette Law School distinguishes itself. I warmly invite you to consider the Marquette difference and the possibility of our doing great things together.

Joseph D. Kearney Dean and Professor of Law

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Find the right fit.

TOP REASONS THEY’RE HERE Law students rave about Marquette’s:

In the law school you will attend:

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• Do you seek a collaborative community of involved students, active scholars, and accomplished practitioners?

Cooperative, collegial student community

• Does values-based, individualized instruction appeal to you?

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• Are diverse opportunities for hands-on experiences important?

• Do you expect an education characterized by intellectual rigor and active exchanges concerning the law?

Faculty who are not only legal experts but also committed teachers who are genuinely interested in their students

Marquette University Law School offers all of this and much more.

3 A big part of my decision to go to Marquette was the Law School’s reputation. I have lived on the East Coast, out West, and down South. In each of these places, people are not only familiar with Marquette, but they understand the quality education it provides.

— Laura Malugade, ’14 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: University of Utah (Political Science)

Administration and staff who do everything possible to help them succeed

4 Proximity to municipal, state, and federal courthouses, each a short walk from the Law School

5 Practical opportunities to get down to business as soon as they start

6 Passion for social justice

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Graduate and go.

The multiple clinical experiences available at

Yes, we know; talking about graduation seems an odd way to begin a

the Law School were a great preparation for

publication about choosing a law school. But any decision you make at this

my work. The emphasis at Marquette is not

juncture should consider the outcomes of working toward a law degree.

only to teach essential skills but to prepare

So what can Marquette offer you?

students as professionals. This place is special because students can gain a balanced

For starters, if you plan to practice in Wisconsin, a Marquette J.D. will give you the ability to connect directly to a legal career without studying for a bar exam.

education that extends beyond legal training.

That’s because Marquette graduates who meet course requirements and character standards are licensed

— Juan Amado, ’11 Legal Content, Zywave Incorporated (Milwaukee) Home State: Utah Academic Prep: Brigham Young University, Utah (Business Management)

without examination to practice law in Wisconsin (it’s called the “diploma privilege”). In addition, they qualify for admission to the federal courts in Wisconsin. To be sure, Marquette Law School will prepare you to practice wherever you wish.

Wisconsin is the only state that grants admission to the bar by diploma privilege to the various graduates of in-state law schools.

Before I enrolled, I didn’t realize that Wisconsin has the diploma privilege.

Marquette exceeded my expectations for that alone. However, it’s probably even more important that Marquette and Milwaukee offer such an extensive array of opportunities to engage in an internship. That’s a real plus in terms of marketability after graduation.

— Carolina Dutriz, ’12 Attorney, Cervera Garcia Law Offices, LLC (Milwaukee) Home State: Florida Academic Prep: Florida International University (Communications)

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Growing up in Milwaukee’s inner city, I never imagined I would be a lawyer one day, much less an Assistant District Attorney. But Marquette University Law School gave me the skills and the inspiration to do exactly that. And, as it has for so many students and faculty, Marquette offered me abundant opportunities to promote justice and serve the community through pro bono legal assistance, advocacy, and education.

It’s a place that transforms people. It’s a law school that cares for students, cares about whether they learn, and cares about whether they respect people who are different from themselves. That caring continues after graduation with educational programming and training that keep alumni connected to the Law School. It is that caring and continued support that makes me proud to be a Marquette lawyer.

— Patricia McGowan, ’89 Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Marquette University (Law Enforcement)

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Launch your career.

As early as your first semester, you’ll have access to a wealth of services available in our Career Planning Center.

1 on 1 That’s the relationship our

• Take advantage of individual career planning, online job bulletins (updated daily), a comprehensive resource library, job search skills programs, speakers and panel discussions, mock interviews, alumni job

Career Planning Center staff will cultivate with you.

postings, etiquette lunches, and files filled with employer information.

• Get help planning the courses and fieldwork experience necessary to achieve individual goals.

• Learn best practices for cover letter and resume preparation.

• Make connections with alumni who can share experience, advice, and job leads.

With this kind of customized attention, it’s no wonder our placement rate consistently exceeds the national average.

OVERALL EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR NEW LAW GRADUATES (Class of 2011 nine months after graduation)

91.7% Marquette 85.6% National

Dean Katzman is always available to go over your resume, help you with job prospects, and provide interview tips. He always remembers what is going on with you; there is no awkward reminding him why you were in to see him the month before. He encouraged me to apply for the Presidential Management Fellowship, a two-year leadership development fellowship with the federal government. I wouldn’t and couldn’t have done it without him. For this reason and more, I am thankful every day that I chose Marquette.

— Chelsea Williamson, ’12 Associate, Wolff & Sonderhouse LLP (Waukesha, Wisconsin) Home State: Virginia Academic Prep: University of Virginia (Foreign Affairs)

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RECENT MARQUETTE LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO: • Clerk for a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Houston.

• Handle mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance,

Anticipate life after law school.

One of the key ingredients to differentiating yourself in the job market after law school is experience. Alumni consistently tell us how they had an advantage over peers from other institutions because they were able to work in the state and federal courts, at businesses, at law firms, and with various clinics and agencies while in law school.

general securities matters, and more for the main (Pittsburgh) office of an international firm of nearly 2,000 lawyers.

• Serve on the subcommittee majority staff for the chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary – Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights.

• Serve as an enforcement representative for the National Collegiate Athletic Association in Indianapolis.

• Prosecute cases as an assistant state’s attorney for the

ADVICE FOR CHOOSING AND MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR LAW SCHOOL

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago.

• Represent criminal defendants for the State Public Defender in Milwaukee.

Go to a law school where you can experience many different

• Practice for the Milwaukee office of one of the nation’s

things. Then, make sure you’re open to exploring as many diverse,

pre-eminent health law firms.

• Specialize in the area of chemical and biological patents for a top 100 law firm in Kansas City.

• Serve as an officer in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps in Tucson.

• Practice law for the New York City headquarters of an 800-attorney law firm.

• Work as a tax associate in the state and local tax services group at a Big Four accounting firm in Dallas.

• Handle matters of federal Indian law, tribal law, tax, tribal election representation, governance, gaming law, tribal financing, and more for a Minneapolis firm.

• Clerk for a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Madison.

substantive areas of law as you can. You never know what areas

Kristina Minor, ’13 Home State: Illinois Academic Prep: University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (Psychology)

you will like or dislike until you experience them.

For example, I had no interest in alternative dispute resolution until I worked at the Mediation Clinic, where I fell in love with mediating and negotiating. I also learned strong problem-solving skills that are the basis of being a successful attorney no matter how you practice law.

Law school might be the only time you’ll get a chance to work with a federal judge, a law firm, and a volunteer legal clinic all in the same year. Experience it all while the opportunities are readily available to you.

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Marquette’s connections to the legal and business community in Milwaukee afforded me an excellent opportunity to learn the law as a student while actively experiencing it as a law clerk. The wide range of internship and clerkship opportunities in state and federal courts, along with a vast network of legal and business connections, allowed me to evaluate the myriad options available to law grads. From there, I could zero in on the exact practice that fit me the best. From legal writing to clinical workshops, my Marquette law education gave me the building blocks and problem-solving skills to jump immediately into practice without missing a beat.

— JB Koenings, ’11 Associate, O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong and Laing S.C. (Milwaukee) Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: United States Air Force Academy, Colorado (English Literature)

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Get to know your professors.

Approachable. Expert. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Supportive.

These are some of the adjectives we continually hear to describe Marquette Law School faculty.

But don’t take our word for it. Consider what our students and alumni have to say. Visit campus and find out for yourself.

I think it is important to choose a law school that provides not only a great legal education but also offers a culture that allows you to identify and develop your unique strengths and abilities.

Marquette offers our students a really excellent education from faculty members who are committed to providing superior classroom instruction. In addition, they provide students with individual attention and assist them with developing their careers in the legal profession.

— Phoebe Weaver Williams, ’81 Associate Professor of Law

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Sure, the professors can recite restatements off

As an undergraduate, I never went to a

the top of their heads and argue with you until your

professor’s office for help, but I have no

head spins, but at the end of the day they genuinely

problem doing that here. All the faculty

care about your success as a person and as a student.

are easy to talk to and willing to help

In addition, our professors have real-life experience

students understand what often can

that only makes the substantive material better. How

be confusing material. I have developed

many students can say that Major League Baseball

some great relationships with my

Commissioner Bud Selig teaches one of their classes?

professors here.

— Peter Prigge, ’12

— Katie Lonze, ’13

Compliance Assistant, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Wyoming Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Marquette University (Political Science)

Home State: Illinois Academic Prep: University of Wisconsin–Madison (Political Science, History, International Studies)

The Jesuit education, the underlying philosophy and educational values, the individualized approach to education, the beautiful facility …

Marquette is a place on the move. The Law School’s presence in Milwaukee is also a big draw. The work Marquette does in the community helps engage students in learning how to become competent, principled attorneys. It also helps fulfill our Jesuit tradition of training men and women to serve others.

— Matthew Parlow Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Law

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As a wife and mother, and after six and a half years of working, I was apprehensive about returning to school. But my peers eased the transition. I learned a great deal from their diverse experiences and interests, and they enhanced my understanding of the breadth of the law and the extent of its application. I have been motivated by their passion. Law school is demanding, challenging, and rigorous. I cannot overstate the importance of having peers and faculty who are genuinely invested in your experience and future career as a Marquette lawyer.

— Rebeca López, ’12 Associate, Godrey & Kahn S.C. (Milwaukee) Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Marquette University (Spanish)

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Connect with your peers.

Collaborative. Tight-knit. Diverse. Accomplished.

These are some of the adjectives we continually hear when describing the Marquette Law School student body.

40+ That’s how many student organizations and publications provide opportunities for

One way our students get to know each other and work together is by serving on the staffs and editorial boards of:

extracurricular involvement.

From promoting student-faculty social

• Marquette Law Review (one of the oldest legal journals in the country) • Marquette Sports Law Review (the only semiannual scholarly law review devoted entirely to legal issues in sports)

activities as a member of the Student Bar Association to addressing the concerns of groups underrepresented in the legal profession to exploring living a life of faith while learning

• Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review

the law, you’re sure to find something that interests you.

• Marquette Elder’s Advisor

Your fellow students, along with all the other people at Marquette, work to make sure that you get a quality education, as well as enrich your life as a person. During my first visit, I knew Marquette was the place for me. I felt this comfort level deriving from a community that promotes healthy competition, as well as fellowship among its students. They work together and help each other learn and grow.

Everyone knows law school takes a large time commitment, and many of us are at the school for 10-plus hours a day. Enjoying the company of fellow students, taking part in activities together, helps break up the constant study and makes life more balanced.

— Kavin Tedamrongwanish, ’14 Home State: North Carolina Academic Prep: North Carolina State (Psychology, Communication)

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Make yourself at home in a state-of-the-art facility.

Silver

Eckstein Hall was designed with the expectation that students and staff would spend large stretches of time in the building in productive, positive states of mind. Many students spend more than 10 hours a day here

That’s the certification level Eckstein

comfortably, thanks to Eckstein’s general spaciousness, multiple and varied

Hall earned as a Leadership in Energy

settings for studying, path-breaking “library without borders,” state-of-the-art

and Environmental Design (LEED) green building.

classrooms, café, chapel, fitness center, and even underground parking.

It might sound cliché, but it is like family here. For those of us who are from out of state, the deans, faculty, staff, and students truly make this a home away from home. There is no need to worry about students trying to sabotage you to get that top grade. Instead, the students look out for one another and become lifelong friends.

— Andre Salhab, ’12 Home State: Florida Academic Prep: University of Florida (Public Relations)

The Law School clearly went all out to make the building a home for students. You can do everything in Eckstein. And the classrooms have enough gadgets for any technology-savvy student. I love the fact that when I go to class, I am not fighting to find an outlet to charge a laptop.

— Stephanie Chavers, ’13 Home State: Pennsylvania Academic Prep: Temple University, Pennsylvania (Political Science)

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Find balance.

Yes, you read that right. It is possible to go to law school and have a life.

The idea of faculty and staff showing concern for growth and development of students as well-

If I’m going to spend large portions of

rounded individuals is a tradition that has been embedded in Jesuit education for nearly 500 years.

my week studying, there’s no place

And at Marquette, we encourage (and even organize) fun.

I’d rather be than Eckstein Hall. The amenities, comforts, and atmosphere of

Marquette Law School does many things to ensure students get to know one another. There are opportunities to interact socially and celebrate our successes.

And because Eckstein Hall’s amenities make it easy to spend the entire day in the building, there are ample opportunities to talk about the law with faculty and other students. This is vital because articulating your thoughts and defending your ideas are critical aspects of what it is to be a law student.

— Barry Gill, ’13 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: University of Wisconsin–Madison (History, Legal Studies)

this building take a lot of the stress out of law school life.

— Erik Larson, ’14 Home State: Illinois Academic Prep: University of Wisconsin–Madison (Political Science)

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Practice, practice, practice.

We take seriously the role that firsthand experience plays in academic excellence. There is an opportunity to learn all sorts of great skills in the classroom, but I believe what really differentiates Marquette is how we help students

It’s critical if you’re going to be a well-prepared lawyer.

And it’s why experiential learning is important at Marquette. Students here don’t wait to graduate before representing clients, trying cases, assisting with prosecutions, mediating disputes, or clerking for firms.

Wisconsin statutes permit our students to practice law under an approved supervising lawyer in numerous clinics.

Because Marquette’s is the only law school in southeastern Wisconsin, our students are typically first in

find opportunities to practice those skills and

line for opportunities in this significant legal community. Here, you can develop practical competencies

see the world in action — whether through the

through supervised field placements with governmental and nonprofit legal service agencies. And, just

Small Claims Mediation Clinic, or at the Family

blocks away, judicial internships are available in the circuit and federal courts.

Court, or on a trip to Israel.

On campus, we offer a robust moot court program, other competitions, and extracurricular opportunities.

— Andrea Schneider Professor of Law

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At Marquette, I found a place where everyone seems to have a fit. Though I was drawn by sports law, I have experienced many different types of law and programs through the diverse experiences Marquette offers. The program is strong in the sheer access it provides to resources. — Courtney Hall, ’13 Home State: Kentucky Academic Prep: Mercer University, Georgia (Economics, Business Administration)

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Moot court is very practical because it helps

Go to court.

you develop the skills you’re going to need

Judicial internships offer a wide variety of placements in both federal and

throughout your career — like the mechanics

state courts and provide an opportunity to observe firsthand how judges

of writing and citation. It’s optional, but invalu-

decide real cases. Available with trial and appellate courts just blocks away,

able, because moot court is an opportunity to

these practical experiences offer an inside glimpse of what strategies and

simulate the practice of law as a student. In

tactics are effective in the courtroom.

that way, it’s like practice for the practice.

If you have an interest in criminal law, a number of opportunities are offered in our criminal law clinics.

— Susan Barranco, ’12 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Lake Forest College, Illinois (English and Communications)

In addition to serving as public defender interns, students can gain experience as prosecutor interns at the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Here, they assist state prosecutors with felony and misdemeanor cases and handle matters such as bail hearings, motion hearings, and court trials. Before concluding this clinical experience, many students even try jury cases under the guidance of their supervising attorneys.

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Get recognized.

All of my moot court experience — including the National Criminal

Learn and handle the practical aspects of appellate litigation from start

Procedure Moot Court Competition

to finish. Hone your brief-writing skills. Argue your case before a

in San Diego — has fostered my

panel of lawyers and judges. Win individual awards. Earn the chance

growth as a writer and oral

to compete nationally. That’s moot court at Marquette Law School.

advocate. Further, the networking

And here’s a sample of recent opportunities in which our students

that I have been able to do with the

have participated:

legal community has been invaluable.

• Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Competition • International Commercial Mediation Competition (France) • Mardi Gras National Sports Law Competition • National Appellate Advocacy Competition • National Criminal Procedure Tournament • National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition • National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition • National Health Law Moot Court Competition • Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition • Robert F. Wagner National Labor and Employment Law Competition

— Kyle Mayo, ’12 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Marquette University (Criminology and Law Studies)

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Make a difference. Be The Difference.

From housing discrimination to tax law to veterans’ affairs, Marquette public service opportunities abound.

At Marquette, you can gain valuable legal experience while doing a great deal of good.

It’s part of our mission to develop lawyers who give back to society. Many of our supervised field placements further the Jesuit mission of serving the poor and marginalized in our society — such

The opportunities for involvement have been

as those with the Legal Aid Society, Legal Action of Wisconsin, the Catholic Charities Immigration

endless. The needs of the inner city in Milwaukee

Assistance Project, and Centro Legal por Derechos Humanos.

create tremendous opportunities to jump in and

What’s more, our Office of Public Service offers students, faculty, and alumni the opportunity to provide

get involved right away. Experiences as early

pro bono and community service and contribute to public policy issues focused on access to justice. Just

as my first year exposed me to how the law impacts education, immigration, health care, and many other aspects of the community. For someone hoping to be involved in public service,

a few of its initiatives include the: • Coalition for Access to Legal Resources, a group of Milwaukee-area legal providers committed to improving access to legal resources for low-income people.

• Howard and Phyllis Eisenberg Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which assists graduates who choose to work in low-paying public interest jobs.

this is the place to be.

— Laura Malugade, ’14 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: University of Utah (Political Science)

• Annual Do-Gooders Auction, the proceeds from which provide financial assistance to students who choose summer internships in the public interest.

• Public Interest Law Society, which promotes pro bono service to poor and underprivileged people.

• Pro Bono Society, which recognizes graduating students who have provided at least 50 hours of pro bono service during their tenure at the Law School.

• Marquette Legal Initiative for Nonprofit Corporations, offering free legal assistance to Wisconsin nonprofits.

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The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic allowed me to work side by side with Milwaukee lawyers to provide pro bono legal information and referral services to individuals in need of legal assistance. This clinic is a great way to practice client interviewing and research skills, issue spotting, and legal writing. As a first-year student, I was able to experience what client interaction is like and what facts are relevant to answer legal questions. In addition to serving the community, it enhanced my classroom learning and allowed me to observe and be mentored by practicing attorneys. The entire experience helped me put my legal education in perspective and approach my classes in a client-focused, service-minded way.

— Sergio Magaña, ’12 Durrani Law Firm (Milwaukee) Home State: Texas Academic Prep: Boston University (Hispanic Languages and Literature, History)

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Learn the law.

Marquette’s broad-based core curriculum offers a strong foundation and excellent litigation, transactional, and mediation preparation, with skills suitable for the general practice of law — balanced with the opportunity to develop specific expertise through our diverse course offerings.

The course listings below are abridged and subject to change. For a complete academic overview and listings of academic programs, visit go.mu.edu/OBBQVb.

Core curriculum

Course offerings Advanced Legal Research

Required courses Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Contracts Criminal Law Evidence Law Governing Lawyers Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research 1 and 2 Property Torts Trusts and Estates

Other required course work Advanced legal research course Perspectives course Process course Public law course Seminar Workshop

Appellate Writing and Advocacy Criminal Law Family Law Federal Law Heath and Medical Law Intellectual Property Law International Law Labor and Employment Law Litigation Sports Law State Law Tax Law Wisconsin Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution* Administrative Law Advanced Civil Procedure Arbitration Law Drafting and Negotiating Business Contracts Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution International Litigation and Arbitration Interviewing and Counseling Mediation Negotiating Business Transactions Negotiation Pretrial Practice Restorative Justice Trial Advocacy

Business and Commercial Law Advanced Securities Regulation Banking Law and Regulation Bankruptcy Jurisdiction and Procedure Business Basics for Lawyers Business Torts Capital Markets Comparative Corporate and Securities Law Consumer Law Creditor-Debtor Law Corporate Finance Drafting and Negotiating Business Contracts Financial Institutions and Markets Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiable Instruments Sales Secured Transactions Securities Regulation

Civil Litigation* Advanced Civil Procedure Advanced Evidence Appellate Writing and Advocacy Conflicts of Law Deposition Workshop Electronic Discovery Federal Courts Federal Criminal Procedure Guardian ad Litem Insurance Law Intellectual Property Litigation Products Liability Remedies Sentencing Trial Advocacy

Criminal Law Advanced Evidence Comparative Criminal Law and Procedure Constitution and Criminal Investigations Corporate Criminal Liability Criminal Process Criminal Punishment Federal Criminal Procedure Post-Conviction Remedies and Prisoner Rights Prosecutor Workshop Public Defender Workshop Restorative Justice Sentencing Terrorism and Federal Law Trial Advocacy

Environmental Law Administrative Law Clean Water Act Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Environmental Law Environmental Policy and Philosophy Land Use Planning Natural Resources Water Law Workshop in Environmental Practice

Family Law Adoption Child Abuse Child Maltreatment Current Issues in Family Law Family Law Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Guardian ad Litem Juvenile Law Parent, Child, and State Special Education Law Workshop in Family Practice and Procedure

Health Law Bioethics and the Law Current Issues in Health Law Disability Law Elder Law Health Care Contracts Health Care Provider Liability Health Law International Comparative Health Care Managed Health Care Mental Health Law

Estate Planning Estate Planning Federal Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Probate Procedure Trusts and Estates Workshop in Estate Planning

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Intellectual Property and Technology Law Copyrights Current Issues in IP and Technology Law Intellectual Property Licensing Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Theory International Intellectual Property Internet Law Law and the Visual Arts Media Law Patent and Trade Secret Law Patent Prosecution and Valuation Technological Protection of Copyrighted Works Telecommunication Law Trademarks and Unfair Competition

International Law Asylum Law Comparative and International Sports Law Comparative Constitutional Law Comparative Corporate and Securities Law Comparative Criminal Law and Procedure Comparative Refuge/Asylum Law European Union Law Global Workplace Immigration Law International Business Transactions International Comparative Heath Care International Conflict Resolution International Human Rights International Intellectual Property International Organizations

Labor and Employment Law Advanced Employee Benefits Advanced Labor Law Arbitration Law Employee Benefits Employment Discrimination Employment Law Global Issues in Employee Benefits Law Global Workplace Labor Law Public Employment Law Representing Professional Athletes and Coaches Worker’s Compensation

Public Law American Constitutional History American Legal History Aviation Law Education Law Election Law Federal Indian Law History of Women Lawyers Judging and the Judicial Process Law and Religion Law and the Underclass Law of Privacy Law of Sexual Orientation Local Government Law Military Law Statutory Interpretation Supreme Court Terrorism and Federal Law Wisconsin Legal History Wisconsin Supreme Court and State Constitution

Public Interest Law Civil Legal Services to the Poor Community and Economic Development Law Comparative Refuge/Asylum Law Forgiveness and Healing Guardian ad Litem Immigration Law International Human Rights Law and Social Change Milwaukee Street Law Project Nonprofit Law and Organizations Post-Conviction Remedies and Prisoner Rights Public Sector Law Race and the Law Race, Ethnicity, and Property Restorative Justice

Real Estate Law Advanced Commercial Real Estate Finance and Development Advanced Topics in Property Community and Economic Development Law Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Current Issues in Real Estate Law Drafting the Wisconsin Real Estate Transaction Land Use Planning Real Estate Real Estate Contracts and Conveyancing Real Estate Finance and Development

Sports Law* Amateur Sports Law Comparative and International Sports Law Entertainment Law Intellectual Property Licensing Legal and Business Issues in Baseball Legal and Business Issues in Collegiate Athletics Legal Issues in Youth, High School, and Recreation Sports Media Law Professional Sports Law Representing Professional Athletes and Coaches Sports Industry Governance Sports Industry Taxation Issues Sports Law Moot Court Team Sports Sponsorship and Marketing Legal and Business Issues Sports Venues: From Election Day to Game Day Workshop in Contract Drafting

Taxation Accounting for Lawyers Corporate Finance Estate Planning Federal Income Taxation of Individuals Federal Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders Federal Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Federal Taxation of Partnerships and S-Corporations Nonprofit Law and Organizations Probate Procedure Sports Industry Taxation Issues State and Local Taxation Tax Policy Tax Practice and Procedure

I tremendously enjoyed my fellow students, particularly those in the part-time program, who brought such a rich diversity of experience to the classroom. In addition, the professors — experts in their subject areas who combine real-world experience with nationally recognized scholarship — challenged us to think critically, facilitated rich discussions, and showed a commitment to us that extended far beyond the classroom.

Water Law Clean Water Act Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Current Issues in Environmental Law Environmental Law Environmental Policy and Philosophy Land Use Planning Natural Resources Water Law

Bottom line: As impressive as the building is, it is merely the most visible example of the high-quality legal education offered by Marquette, and it is more than matched by the quality of the professors, staff, and students.

— James Madlom, ’11 Mueller Communications (Milwaukee) Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Marquette University (English, Philosophy)

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Classes at Marquette are a mix of learning the history of law, its rules, and its application. The teaching styles range from a Socratic style to class discussions, but all of them develop critical-thinking skills and teach students how to read statutes and look for ambiguity. In addition, all the classes teach the application of the law to the real world. In particular, the Appellate Writing and Advocacy class was important to me. It’s given me the confidence to appear in front of a panel of judges — or a jury — and make a persuasive argument for whatever side I am representing.

— Kristin Menzl, ’13 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Concordia University, Wisconsin (English)

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Pursue your passion.

It’s no coincidence that many of our alumni are state and federal judges and business and political leaders. We teach our students the skills to succeed in whatever branch of our profession they will select.

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that you will have the substantive knowledge, skills, and values essential to practice law in the 21st century. If you wish, you can focus on a concentration tied to a recognized legal specialty area.

THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL:

1 Students here gain experience with judges, international corporations, small local companies, solo

We are proud that we have educated and trained generations of lawyers who practice in all areas of the profession, in private firms and public agencies, in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Our students benefit from a legal education — both in the classroom and in the field — which prepares them well for the careers they pursue at graduation and beyond.

practitioners, huge firms, and nonprofit agencies.

2 Latin is spoken here. You’re going to hear more than just habeas corpus, quid pro quo, and de facto at this law school. You’ll also hear words like magis (more) and cura personalis (treating people with respect for their unique gifts and challenges as individuals) because they embody the Marquette mission. We strive to meet each student’s needs by offering a supportive, values-centered education

I love working with law students who want to help transform the community to a more peaceful and safe environment by using the skills they acquire in our Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, an active clinical program in which law students practice restorative processes, trying to bring peace to conflicting groups. In this work, we all have the opportunity to truly experience

and to develop lawyers who are not only effective advocates but also engaged citizens.

3 Our law school is recognized as “Milwaukee’s public square,” says the Milwaukee

the Jesuit mission of Marquette.

— Janine Geske, ’75 Distinguished Professor of Law

Journal Sentinel, “where leaders come together to hash out the region’s thorniest problems.”

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Specialize.

Because of the size of the Milwaukee market,

Is employment law your focus? You can find invaluable experience at the

I was able to gain real-world legal experience

Milwaukee office of the National Labor Relations Board or the Equal Rights

after my first year. That job opportunity was an

Division of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

amazing way to learn the aspects of the law

Or maybe you’re interested in environmental law. You can apply what you learn in the classroom at the local

that interested me most.

office of the general counsel for the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the general counsel section of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

— Cassandra Jones, ’12 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Marquette University (History)

Home to the National Sports Law Institute, Marquette’s Sports Law program provides the nation’s most comprehensive offering of sports law courses and student internships with local and national organizations, as well as opportunities to become a member of the Marquette Sports Law Review and the Sports Law Moot Court team. All students are eligible to complete a sports law certificate (or simply take a few sports law courses) as part of their J.D. degree.

I came to Marquette with two very different possible dreams — running a volunteer legal clinic and working in the legal world of the growing sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).

Through Marquette’s Summer Internship Program, I had the opportunity to work with the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee to experience the first of my dreams. Further, Professor Anderson of the Marquette Sports Law Program has been a consistent source of personal advice and guidance regarding my second dream. That process led to a position at one of the top MMA gyms in the country ­— located right here in Milwaukee — as well as contacts within the legal department of the UFC, the world’s premier professional MMA organization.

— Erik Larson, ’14 Home State: Illinois Academic Prep: University of Wisconsin–Madison (Political Science)

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The internship program run by Professor Hammer is one of the biggest advantages of Marquette’s Law School. The chance to work at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, or Midwest Environmental Advocates is a great opportunity to learn more about environmental law, network with attorneys working in the field, and get real-world experience in the practice of environmental law.

— Kristin Lindemann, ’13 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Belmont University, Tennessee (Humanities)

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The ultimate reason I chose Marquette Law School was the people. Our faculty and staff make the school special. Knowing there are so many individuals who want you to succeed and are there to help you succeed is a great feeling.

— KristyAnne Thompson, ’11 Human Resources Counsel, Peer 1 Hosting (Atlanta) Home State: New York Academic Prep: Auburn University, Alabama (Liberal Arts) SUNY Brockport, New York (M.S., Education, Athletic Administration) Troy University, Alabama (M.S., Human Resource Management)

Meet a mentor. Be a mentor.

Maybe it goes without saying that the first year of law school can be tough.

Marquette’s Academic Success Program (ASP) helps new students successfully transition from undergraduate studies or working full time so they can meet the challenges unique to legal education.

For each of your first-year courses, you’ll have the chance to join a small group that meets weekly with an upper-level student to work on class and exam prep. In addition to modeling how to study, ASP sessions reinforce what you cover in class. Did we mention this is a collaborative place?

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Multitask.

The Law School offers several joint degree options to students interested in combining legal studies with other disciplines: J.D./M.B.A. J.D./M.B.A. in sports business J.D./M.A. in political science J.D./M.A. in international affairs J.D./M.A. in bioethics (with the Medical College of Wisconsin) J.D./M.A. in social and applied philosophy J.D./M.A. in the history of philosophy Candidates apply to each program separately. Students must meet all requirements of the Law School and the other degree-granting institution or program.

Alternatively, all students are permitted to take up to six credits in a related graduate program at Marquette or at the Medical College of Wisconsin and count those credits toward the J.D. degree.

The fact that I could obtain an M.B.A. with a sports business specialization, along with a J.D. that includes the National Sports Law Institute Sports Law Certificate, made this law school the perfect choice for me. Of course, it’s a lot of work, but the Law School and its professors make it doable. All you have to do is engage in the process.

— William Vinovich, IV, ’13 Home State: California Academic Prep: University of San Diego (Business Administration)

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1L FALL COURSES Contracts Torts Criminal Law

Hit the ground running.

As a first-year student, you’ll take courses that develop your communications skills and ability to think on your feet. You’ll begin to learn the law right away. You can even pick up some practical experience.

You’ll also take specific introductory courses in legal writing and research. From the start, Marquette professors will cultivate your skills in legal writing, and they will challenge you to erase any preconceived notions you might have about it.

Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research 1

SPRING COURSES Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Property Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research 2

Dr. Ciemniewski, the writing specialist, is great.

The Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research class teaches you what legal writing is, and he helps you define and enhance your style. This creates a perfect combination that not only teaches you how to write in the legal profession but across all professions. ­— Sean Brown, ’14 Home State: Texas Academic Prep: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Economics)

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Access the largest law library in eastern Wisconsin.

Information, assistance, and convenience — you’ll find it all in our “library

For me, teaching legal research is a creative

without borders.” Located in the midst of Eckstein Hall on all four levels,

endeavor that requires developing scenarios

it boasts a comprehensive collection of electronic resources and print

that really challenge students to identify legal

publications that cover virtually all aspects of law. And, as part of the

issues and find the most relevant resource to

university’s wireless network, Eckstein Hall offers you — and your laptop —

answer the legal question. Hands-on activities

a variety of convenient and quiet individual and group study spaces to suit

are required to reinforce classroom lectures

your preferences.

and help the students develop their

But the heart of legal research still involves the hard work of doing it right ­— and learning that involves

research skills.

more than computers and nice space; it requires learning from excellent teachers. The six librarians who teach the advanced legal research courses all have law degrees as well as library degrees. Reference help is available seven days a week, with the opportunity to submit questions electronically 24/7.

— Marva Coward Adjunct Associate Professor of Law and Associate Law Librarian

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Sample schedule FIRST TWO YEARS OF THE PART-TIME EVENING OPTION Year 1 Fall courses Contracts Criminal Law Spring courses Civil Procedure Property Summer courses (optional) Elective(s) or required course(s)

Consider the part-time option.

If you need to balance other major responsibilities with your dream of studying law, you’re not alone.

In fact, hundreds of individuals have combined credits and careers with family life and final exams to pursue the study of law at Marquette through its part-time option. And those alumni now influence the legal profession in the courtroom and the boardroom, in government agencies and private practice.

It’s all possible because Marquette Law School offers Wisconsin’s only formal Program in Part-Time Legal Education.

One of the keys to our part-time students’ success is a highly structured start — with two first-year courses in each of the first two semesters. You can take them during the day or in the evening. Part-time evening students take classes two nights a week, with courses back to back, starting at 5:30 p.m. Part-time day students take courses daily alongside their full-time peers.

As you move through the program, the course of study becomes more flexible. At least two courses must be taken each semester. All graduation requirements may be met through evening courses. Part-time

Year 2 Fall courses

students complete their law degree requirements in as many as six years or, with summer attendance, as few as four.

Torts

Beyond flexible day and evening scheduling, our part-time students find:

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• The same high-quality curriculum available to full-time students.

Elective

• Classes taught by the same gifted full-time faculty and adjunct faculty who have established the Law School’s strong reputation.

Spring courses Constitutional Law

• The same clinical opportunities, student organizations, and other rewarding extracurricular activities.

Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research 2

Another key to our students’ success is the support. Administrators, faculty, library resources, academic success

Elective

programs, career services, and student services are all accessible during day and evening hours. And we help

Summer courses (optional) Elective(s) or required course(s)

with details such as parking, textbooks, and more.

Bottom line: We recognize you’re juggling a lot, and we provide the resources to support you.

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When I applied to law school, my wife and I were both working, and our daughter was just starting school. Being able to attend classes at night twice a week was the only way I could find time for everything. In my second year, I elected to pursue my education on a full-time basis. It was great to have that flexibility available to me.

— Ryan Myhre, December ’12 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (Finance)

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Take advantage of a big city with a small-town feel.

Where you attend law school is an important part of the package. It’s the

I enjoyed my move to Milwaukee because

source of your practical experiences during the academic year and often

the city offers all the amenities of a large

during the summers. It’s a base for networking. And it plays a big role in

metropolitan area without losing its small-

your social life.

town feeling. This was an important aspect for me because I relocated to attend law

That’s why Marquette law students consistently mention Milwaukee as one of our strengths. The city offers a vibrant and cosmopolitan — yet accessible and friendly — atmosphere, cultural activities,

school with my spouse and small children.

restaurants, sports, music, performance and visual arts, ethnic festivals, historic and trendy neighborhoods,

The school districts, communities, and

a well-known zoo, Lake Michigan beachfront, parks, recreational trails … and so much more.

organizations have been very supportive.

Our family has decided to stay here.

— Juan Amado, ’11 Legal Content, Zywave Incorporated (Milwaukee) Home State: Utah Academic Prep: Brigham Young University, Utah (Business Management)

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MYTHS AND FACTS Myth Law school is so demanding that there’s no way to have a life outside of it.

Review the closing arguments.

What should prospective students know about Marquette Law School? Here are a few answers.

Law school is a unique experience, and everyone walking into class for the

Fact

first time finds himself or herself in the same boat. No two people may be

That doesn’t have to be true. Though you’ll certainly be challenged here, Marquette law students are encouraged to achieve balance. As one student put it: “Eckstein Hall’s café and private fitness center are so convenient. They’re a great reminder for me to stay balanced and keep active, even during finals.”

alike, but they all have the same dream: to better themselves and to better their community. This selfless dedication is what attracted me to Marquette. It is my goal to use my education to enhance the lives of those in my community.

— Ryan Jacobi, ’14 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: University of Wisconsin–Madison (History, Political Science)

Myth All law schools have a spirit of fierce competition and one-upmanship.

Fact Students and alumni consistently say there is a collaborative spirit among the student body at Marquette.

There is healthy competition here, sure, but students go so far as to call it a “family atmosphere.”

When I began working as a summer associate at a large Milwaukee law firm, I was surprised at how competent I felt. I already knew how to conduct thorough legal research, write detailed memoranda, and contribute to an appellate brief. None of these tasks was abstract to

Myth

me; I had practiced them all. Now that I’m working as

Law school faculty members are all about the “ivory tower.”

an attorney full time, I’m even more aware of the solid

Fact Our faculty members use their rich base of practical experience and expertise in legal theory to bring legal doctrines to life. Dedicated to teaching, research, academic excellence, and community service, they pride themselves on their accessibility to students.

foundation Marquette provides: a strong grasp of legal concepts and the practical skills needed to put those concepts into action.

— Amy Rogan-Mehta, ’12 Attorney, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Milwaukee) Home State: Illinois Academic Prep: College of St. Catherine, Minnesota (Social Work) Columbia University, New York (M.S., Social Work)

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In addition to a warm atmosphere, Marquette is a great place to get involved, both in the Law School and in the community. There are plenty of student organizations, intramural competitions, volunteer opportunities, and guest speaker events. — Alex Hu-Kuebelbeck, ’13 Home State: Minnesota Academic Prep: American University, Washington, D.C. (Business Administration) Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. (M.P.S., Professional Studies)

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Judge for yourself.

2012 ENTERING CLASS PROFILE* 1,723 applications received 226 enrolled (203 full time, 23 part time) Median GPA – 3.40

Admission to Marquette Law School is comparative and competitive. No combination of undergraduate grade point average and Law School Admission Test score guarantees admission or denial. We review all applications for both qualitative and quantitative factors, including LSAT score and GPA; overall performance and nature and rigor of your course work; letters of recommendation (as indicators of academic ability, moral character, and potential to contribute to the profession); special strengths and skills; community service; extracurricular activities; personal and professional accomplishments; and qualities that would enhance our diversity and

Median LSAT – 155

enrich the experience we provide.

101 undergraduate schools represented

The Admissions Committee automatically considers admitted applicants for renewable scholarships; no separate

58 undergraduate majors represented 30 states, plus the District of Columbia, represented 53 percent Wisconsin residents 45 percent women

application is needed. To be considered for financial aid, including federal loans, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid with the U.S. Department of Education, which is used to analyze your financial resources and determine the expected contribution toward meeting educational expenses. It will ask you for a school code — Marquette’s is 003863.

The 2012–13 academic year budget for an incoming full-time law student (12–18 credit hours each semester) includes $38,690 tuition. The annual academic year budget for a part-time student (11 credits or fewer per semester) includes $1,545 per credit hour (part-time first-year students may take no more than eight credits

18 percent students of color

per semester).

Average age – 24

The best way to preview your experience as a Marquette law student is to visit, meet with an admissions

Age range – 20–40 * Snapshot of 2012 class profile as of Aug. 23, 2012; find detailed information at go.mu.edu/ODo2Nm.

officer, and take a tour. Admissions information sessions are offered on select afternoons throughout the year.

On most other weekdays, the Office of Admissions is open for individual visits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening and weekend sessions are also offered. Once you are admitted, we encourage you to check out a class and meet with a faculty member.

Marquette University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran’s status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Marquette cherishes its right and duty to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.

Applicants are advised that there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in each state. Prior to enrolling in law school, a prospective law student should determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which he/she intends to practice law. Additionally, a copy of a candidate’s application for admission to the Law School may be provided to the bar authorities in any state for comparison to his/her application for admission to the bar. Any discrepancies between one’s law school application and one’s bar application will initiate an investigation that could delay or impede one’s admission to the bar.

Federal Courthouse

Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex Law School Eckstein Hall

Alumni Memorial Union

DID WE MENTION WE ARE THE ONLY LAW SCHOOL IN MILWAUKEE? The city is our venue.

Beyond being a great place to live, Milwaukee has a substantial business community, much of it within walking distance of campus.

Nearby federal, state, and local courts and related agencies make clinical programs, judicial internships, and other supervised fieldwork convenient for our students. And the area’s sizeable legal community has shown itself readily available to help judge moot courts, mentor our students, and more.

Our values We don’t live in the past, but we learn from it.

We are not all cut from the same cloth, but we share a common purpose.

We are driven by a passion for justice in all of its expressions.

We respect the law and how it aids people, so we are drawn to this learned and helping profession.

We believe in skillful counsel, and we always value integrity.

We believe in truth. We know that establishing it can require asking difficult questions. We don’t know all the answers, and so we insist on the search.

We seek for Marquette Law School to be the place where students, lawyers, business leaders, judges, academics, policymakers — all engaged citizens, really — come to explore and discuss public policy problems and find, perhaps, some common ground and even some common solutions.

Office of Admissions Marquette University Law School Eckstein Hall, Room 132 P.O. Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 Telephone: 414.288.6767 Fax: 414.288.0676 law.admission@marquette.edu law.marquette.edu

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