Marquette University Law School

What Marquette University Law School does

Marquette University Law School is the professional graduate law school of Marquette University, a private Jesuit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1892 and operating continuously since, the school delivers Juris Doctor (JD) programs in full-time, part-time, and joint-degree formats, alongside certificate programs in specialized areas such as Sports Law, Water Law and Policy, Intellectual Property, and Restorative Justice. Its academic operations are centered in Ray and Kay Eckstein Hall, a 200,000-plus-square-foot facility dedicated in 2010 that includes classrooms, courtrooms, the Ray and Kay Eckstein Law Library, a cafe, conference center, and chapel, and functions publicly as Milwaukee's civic 'square.'

The school runs an experiential learning platform anchored by the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics (MVLC), a Mobile Legal Clinic, and 320+ annual judicial internships, clinical placements, and externships, with students and Marquette Lawyers contributing over 10,000 pro bono hours per year. Adjacent revenue and outreach assets include Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs offered across Wisconsin and multiple U.S. cities, the Marquette Law School Poll (a public opinion research product), the quarterly Marquette Lawyer Magazine, and research centers such as the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice, and the Water Law and Policy Initiative. Outcomes include a 96.57% employment rate for 2025 graduates and 100% bar admission in Wisconsin via the state's diploma privilege.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) recurring tuition and fees from JD and joint-degree enrollment; (2) recurring alumni contributions and annual fund donations that fund scholarships and programs; and (3) transaction-fee-based CLE program revenue for practicing attorneys. GTM is sales-led and admissions-driven, utilizing direct recruitment, campus visits, virtual tours, viewbooks, and information sessions. Primary customer segments are prospective law students, alumni, and the broader Milwaukee community accessing legal clinics and public events. The institution is a non-profit academic unit, does not disclose revenue, and holds no patents, trademarks, or public funding rounds; it is governed as part of Marquette University.

Name

Marquette University Law School

Legal name

Marquette University Law School

Website

https://law.marquette.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Marquette University Law School is a private Jesuit-affiliated law school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1892, offering JD, joint-degree, and certificate programs with specialized tracks in Sports Law, Water Law, and Restorative Justice for prospective lawyers and practicing attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Legal education
• Juris doctor programs
• Continuing legal education
• Pro bono legal clinics
• Public policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition payments by law students for JD and joint degree programs
2. Alumni Contributions and Annual Fund: Donations from alumni including annual gifts, planned gifts, and major donor contributions supporting scholarships and programs
3. Continuing Legal Education Programs: Revenue from CLE programs including traveling CLE programs, lectures, and specialized legal education offerings for practicing attorneys

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marquette University Law School is a private Jesuit law school that awards the Juris Doctor (JD) degree through full-time, part-time, and joint-degree programs, complemented by certificate programs and specialized concentrations in Sports Law, Water Law, Intellectual Property, and Restorative Justice. It also delivers Continuing Legal Education programs for practicing attorneys, runs pro bono legal clinics, operates a subscription-based law library, and conducts public policy research through centers such as the Lubar Center for Public Policy and the Marquette Law School Poll.

Product overview

Marquette University Law School offers a comprehensive legal education through its Juris Doctor degree program with full-time and part-time options, joint degree programs, and specialized certificate programs. The institution provides experiential learning opportunities through its Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics and the Ray and Kay Eckstein Law Library with extensive subscription databases including Bloomberg Law, Lexis, Westlaw, and Fastcase. The law school operates research centers including the Lubar Center for Public Policy, Andrew Center for Restorative Justice, and Water Law and Policy Initiative. Professional offerings include Continuing Legal Education programs, the Marquette Law School Poll, and the quarterly Marquette Lawyer Magazine for alumni. The institution also provides a mentorship program for first-year students and maintains public legal resources through its clinics and public service initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Law Degree Programs (JD) Juris Doctor degree programs including full-time, part-time, and joint-degree options for students pursuing legal education, culminating in eligibility for bar admission including 100% Wisconsin bar admission via diploma privilege.
• Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics (MVLC) Pro bono legal clinics providing students with experiential learning opportunities while serving community members with civil legal matters under attorney supervision, generating 10,000+ hours of pro bono service annually.
• Ray and Kay Eckstein Law Library The law library provides legal research resources, subscription databases (Bloomberg Law, Lexis, Westlaw, Fastcase), reference services, and study spaces for law students and the public.
• Marquette Law School Poll Public opinion research conducted by the law school, providing insights on political and civic matters affecting Wisconsin and the nation, generating media coverage and visibility.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs Professional development programs for attorneys, including lectures, conferences, and traveling CLE programs offered in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Scottsdale, Naples, Phoenix, Nashville, Denver, New York City, and Washington D.C., offering credits for bar admission.
• Sports Law Program Specialized program offering courses and experiential opportunities in sports law for students interested in this practice area.
• Water Law and Policy Initiative Program focused on water law and policy research, education, and community engagement regarding water resources.
• Andrew Center for Restorative Justice Center dedicated to research, education, and advocacy related to restorative justice practices and principles.
• Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education Center focused on public policy research, civic education, and convening discussions on key policy issues facing Wisconsin.
• Certificate Programs Specialized certificate programs allowing students to develop expertise in specific legal practice areas.
• Marquette Law Mentorship Program Peer mentorship program pairing first-year and transfer students with upper-class mentors to support academic and professional transition, with nearly 90% of incoming first-year class participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.57% employment rate for 2025 graduates within 10 months of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Board of Bar Examiners (Wisconsin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners handles bar admission and swearing-in ceremonies for Marquette Law graduates. The law school's graduation is scheduled to ensure certification for bar admission.
• State Bar of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Bar of Wisconsin participates in graduation-related events and provides information to graduating students about bar membership and professional resources.
• Milwaukee Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilwaukee Bar Association participates in graduation-related events and provides networking and professional development resources for Marquette law students and graduates.
• Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern District of Wisconsin Bar holds a swearing-in ceremony for federal court bar admission, typically on the Tuesday following graduation.
• AccessLex Institute (MAX Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing current law students with free access to financial education webinars, resources, and one-on-one financial counseling through the MAX program.
• Miller High Life TheatreminorOthersVenue for the annual Hooding and Commencement Ceremony located at 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Minnesota Law School: Major Big Ten / Midwest public law school that competes with Marquette for upper-Midwest applicants and employers; comparable JD enrollment scale and similar specialty program emphasis.
• Loyola University Chicago School of Law: Chicago-area Jesuit law school with similar mission framing, comparable tier, and overlapping Midwest applicant pool — one of the closest peers to Marquette by identity, geography, and program mix.
• University of Wisconsin Law School: Wisconsin's other ABA-accredited public law school, located in Madison. Directly comparable as a Wisconsin-based JD-granting institution competing for the same in-state applicant pool and employers, with the same diploma privilege exposure.
• Indiana University Maurer School of Law: Big Ten Midwest law school with comparable JD enrollment, traditional curricula, and similar regional placement footprint; directly comparable on applicant profile and outcomes.
• University of Iowa College of Law: Public Midwest law school with comparable enrollment and a similar mix of general practice and specialty programs; competing for overlapping regional applicant pools.
• DePaul University College of Law: Chicago-based private law school with similar tier and urban market overlap; competes for the same Chicago placement market and shares Marquette's practice-oriented curricular emphasis.
• Chicago-Kent College of Law (Illinois Institute of Technology): Downtown Chicago private law school with comparable enrollment scale, strong IP and trial advocacy programs, and direct overlap with Marquette in the Chicago legal employer market.

Broad incumbents

• Northwestern Pritzker School of Law: Higher-tier Chicago law school that competes with Marquette for top Midwest applicants and Chicago employment, but at a meaningfully higher rank and price point — a broader incumbent rather than a head-to-head competitor.
• University of Michigan Law School: Top-tier Big Ten law school drawing from the same Midwest applicant pool and employer market as Marquette, but operating at substantially higher selectivity, scale, and price.

Emerging players

• Washburn University School of Law: Mid-sized regional law school competing for similar practical-skills-oriented JD students; comparable scale but operating in a different state with a less prominent brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mulaw
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/marquettelaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarquetteLaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marquette-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/marquettelawschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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