Grading System for LLM Students
An explanation of the Law School's grading system for LLM students. For the grading system for JD students, please visit Grading System for JD students. For other students, contact registrar@law.wisc.edu.
Grading Scale
The Law School grading scale is as follows:
Letter Grade |
GPA |
|---|---|
|
A+ |
4.3 |
|
A |
4 |
|
A- |
3.7 |
|
B+ |
3.3 |
|
B |
3 |
|
B- |
2.7 |
|
C+ |
2.3 |
|
C |
2 |
|
C- |
1.7 |
|
D+ |
1.3 |
|
D |
1 |
|
D- |
0.7 |
|
F |
0 |
Pass/Fail
The Pass/Fail Option is not available to LLM students, unless it is a mandatory pass/fail course.
Minimum Grade for Course Credit
A grade of C- or higher in a Law School course or a seminar will be deemed satisfactory completion of a course and will satisfy program standards.
Law School grades of D+ or below do not count toward LLM program requirements, but they are averaged into the overall GPA.
If a student receives a Law School D+ or lower grade in a required course, the student will need to repeat the course.
If a student receives a Law School D+ or lower grade in an elective course, the student will need to take an additional Law School course of similar credit value and earn a grade of at least C- to have it count toward the program. (A higher grade may be needed to meet the C average rule.)
Non-Law Classes
Grades that are not classified as LAW will not factor into the law GPA. This includes cross-listed classes with ELPA and Business.
Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA Requirements)
An overall Law School C average (2.0) is needed for satisfactory completion of the LLM program. A course grade of D+ or below will be averaged into the GPA, but the course will not count towards the 24-credit course requirement.
Use this tool for calculating grade point average.
Grade Posting
After the exam period is over, approved grades will be reported for posting twice a day, around noon and 4:00 p.m. The Grades Reported page found on the Law School website will be updated accordingly.
To view grades, students may in to MyUW and follow these instructions.
Unofficial transcripts accessed through the Law School My Student Info page will display both grades and grade point average. The transcripts available through MyUW will display grades only; campus is unable to accommodate the Law School's grading system at this time.