Experiential Learning Overview

Overview of experiential learning at the University of Wisconsin Law School.

In the Law School’s experiential learning programs, students earn course credit for doing actual lawyering work, either for real clients or in simulated settings. The Law School offers several types of experiential learning for students, including a variety of Clinical Programs, numerous Externships, and simulation courses like The Lawyering Skills Course.

Students are required to take 6 credits of experiential learning to graduate. 



Keywords:
experiential learning, clinics, externships, simulations
Doc ID:
153519
Owned by:
Lauren D. in Law School Student Handbook
Created:
2025-07-16
Updated:
2025-07-17
Sites:
Law School Student Handbook