Wisconsin Federal Courts
Information about applying for admission to Wisconsin's federal courts.
Wisconsin has two federal district courts: the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts. Candidates for Diploma Privilege are not required to apply to practice in federal court, but if you plan to practice in the federal court system, then you should seek admission per the instructions linked below.
Consult the relevant websites below to learn more about these courts and the application processes:
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District
U.S. District Courts for the Western District
- Website
- Application instructions
- A group swearing-in ceremony for qualified candidates is held each May on the same day as the swearing-in ceremony for the Wisconsin bar. Instructions for this event will be provided by the court in conjunction with the Law School and communicated to all eligible candidates. This event is not required - the oath may be taken without an in-person appearance.