Milwaukee Law Schools & Programs

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers associate degrees in paralegal education, as well as law enforcement and police science. Alverno College has a pre-law program. Marquette University offers a major in criminology and law studies. The University of Wisconsin has undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal justice and a certification program in forensic science.


Law Schools, Programs & Courses in Milwaukee
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.


Why Milwaukee is a Great Place to Study Law

Milwaukee is a great place to study or work in criminal justice and law-related fields. The city is home to more than 10,000 lawyers, and that means students interested in paralegal careers will find ample job opportunities. In addition to its large police force, Milwaukee is the site of several offices of the U.S. Department of Justice – all potential sources of criminal justice jobs and internships.


Other Resources for Law Education and Careers in Milwaukee
  • Paralegal Association of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Chapter
  • Milwaukee County Wage Information
  • Wisconsin Court Reporters Association
  • Law Enforcement Jobs
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
  • Law - Employers in Milwaukee
  • The Milwaukee County Circuit Court
  • Brown & Jones Reporting Inc.
  • Aurora Health Care
  • Milwaukee County Office of the Sheriff
  • Milwaukee Offices of the F.B.I.
  • Johnson Controls

  • Law - Internship Opportunities in Milwaukee
  • Foley & Lardner
  • The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
  • The Benedict Center
  • National Labor Relations Board
  • 1,000 Friends of Milwaukee
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