Student Organizations
Potential New Org: Artificial Intelligence Law Society Interest Form
This is an annoucement of an interest form for an AI law society student organization, hoping to start in the fall of 2026. Potential name "Marquette Artificial Intelligence Law Society" (MAILS).
Interested students can click HERE to indicate their interest in participating in MAILS in the future.
Contact: Jacob NeavesSign-up for Marquette Law School's 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 4:45pm • Zilber ForumDoes your family have the best chili recipe? Are you a next-level chef? Do you want free Barrister’s tickets? If this sounds like you, then it is time to accept the challenge and participate in SBA’s 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff!
This year, the cookoff will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. in the Forum. The winner of the cookoff will receive two Barrister’s tickets and… drumroll please… your name on a plaque! This of course is known to be one of the greatest honors. If chili is not your vibe, we also need people to sign up to bring cornbread!
Faculty and staff, you are welcome and are encouraged, to challenge the students and show them who the chili boss is!
Sign up here. Registration will close February 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
SBA's Winter Variety Show
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 4:00pm • 433Hello, everyone! Looking for a getaway? Seeking community in a space not polluted by the hot steam emerging out of the ears of your overworked classmates?
Join us at the First Annual Winter Variety Show!
The event will take place here from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in room 433. No tickets required!
SBA is pleased to announce that there should be seven different acts in our showcase, including performances of live art, muscial theater, live music, and comedy.
Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and complimentary popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
The show will be hosted by SBA's own Max Bado and Joanna Franco. Audience participation strongly encouraged!
Faculty, staff, and (non-student) guests are welcome to join! Please follow all Law School guest guidelines and check-in at the Welcome Desk.
Contact Max Bado with any questions. Thank you!
Contact: Maxwell BadoSBA's National Marquette Day Tailgate
Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00am • Pilot Project Brewing (1128 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233)Come celebrate National Marquette Day with the Student Bar Association. SBA has reserved space at Pilot Project Brewing from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 7.
This is a free event for law students (and plus ones). There will be some appetizers available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The game (starting at 1 p.m.) will be played for any one who does not have a ticket to the game but still wants to celebrate National Marquette Day with their classmates.
Drinks and food are available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
Contact: Natalie GuimontRELS Merch Tabling
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 12:00pm • Zilber ForumOn Monday, February 9, from noon - 2 p.m., the Real Estate Law Society will table in the Forum to pass out the remaining tote bags for dues-paying members.
If you have NOT picked up your tote bag and have paid RELS dues this year, please stop by this table to pick up your merch.
Contact: Zoe ZawackiTLA Presents: Milwaukee Tax Club Lunch
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 12:00pm • Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave.The Tax Law Association is excited to announce our first event of the semester, hosted in collaboration with the Milwaukee Tax Club.
Location: Wisconsin Club
Date: Monday, February 9
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Students are invited to attend the Milwaukee Tax Club’s monthly lunch meeting, which will feature a guest speaker discussing a tax issue relevant to the greater Milwaukee area. This event provides a valuable opportunity to network with tax attorneys and other tax professionals in the Milwaukee community.
A group will be walking to the Wisconsin Club together, departing around 11:35/11:40 a.m. Those with classes that run later are welcome to meet the group at the venue.
Lunch will be provided, though menu options are limited. Please plan accordingly if you have dietary restrictions.
RSVP is required! Please RSVP using this link by midnight on February 1. We hope to see you there!
Contact: Erin MurrayFGP General Body Meeting: Trivia for a Ticket
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 12:10pm • 363Join the First Generation Professionals for our spring general body meeting on Tuesday, February 10, at 12:10 p.m. in room 363. We’ll have trivia, free food, and the chance to win a free Barristers' Ball ticket.
Contact: Leonelo RuisanchezFamily Law and Children's Law Q&A Session
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 12:15pm • 263Join CFLS next Tuesday, February 10, as we explore career and job opportunities from the perspectives of current students! This will be your chance to hear from the e-board and 3Ls regarding their experiences so far in finding jobs, having jobs, and general advice about the job-search process.
Feel free to bring any questions you may have!
Contact: Kate MillerBLS State Bar of Wisconsin Panel Event
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 12:10pm • 363We will have 3-5 attorneys come speak to Business Law Society. They will share their experiences and advice as we all continue to navigate law school and summer jobs. You will also have a chance to network with them and ask more personal questions. They will be coming from Meissner Tierney, Prestige Law, and Mawicke & Goisman, and other firms.
We look forward to having you join us.
Contact: Morgan MarkensonEvLS Field Trip: UW-Milwaukee Center for Water Policy
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 12:15pm • UW- Milwaukee Water Policy Center, Great Lakes Research Facility, 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204Join the Environmental Law Society as they take a field trip to the UW-Milwaukee Water Policy Center, located at Great Lakes Research Facility, 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204. The event will take place of the lunch on Wednesday, Febuary 11, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Some transportation will be provided, so please RSVP if you need. If you are able to bring students to the center please let Alana Borman know.
If you are interested, please RSVP here before Febuary 9th.
Contact: Alana BormanALSA & SWANA Alliance Attorney Panel
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 12:10pm • Room 357ALSA and SWANA Alliance are excited to announce that we will be collaborating to host a speaker panel featuring SWANA and Asian attorneys in the area. The panel will be held in Room 357 on Thursday, February 12, from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m.
Lunch will be provided to those who attend! Please RSVP for the event here.
Contact: Nuha McDiarmidHLS and OSW Present: Valentine's Bingo
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 12:15pm • 246Come join the Organization for Student Wellbeing and Health Law Society for Valentine's Day Bingo! February is, among other things, heart health month, so join us to talk about the benefits of physical and mental health, get some free pizza, and win a prize!
It will happen Thursday, February 12, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. in room 246.
Our grand prize this semester is a huge crockpot! Please RSVP here so we can ensure we get enough pizza, but registration is not required to attend!
Contact: Andrea Bishop and Gretta YahnEPS and TLA O'Leary Guth Networking Event
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 5:30pm • 1251 W Glen Oaks Ln, Mequon, WI 53092Join the Estate Planning Society and Tax Law Society for an exciting networking event!
We’re happy to invite you to an evening at O’Leary Guth Law Office on Thursday, February 19, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with attorneys, ask questions about the field, and build meaningful professional relationships.
Enjoy heavy appetizers and beverages while you network in a relaxed, welcoming environment. We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP at this link.
Contact: Erin MurraySBA Presents: 2026 Barristers' Ball
Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 7:00pm • Discovery World, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202SBA Presents: 2026 Barristers' Ball
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m. and last entry will be at 8:00 p.m.)
Location: Discovery World, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Dress code: Formal attire is appropriate.
Ticket* pricing:
- $55 for a law student
- $110 for a law student and one guest
Strictly a 21+ event. All attendees will be carded at the bar.
All ticket sales will be online here, beginning Wednesday, February 4, at 9:45 a.m. Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, unless all tickets sell out at an earlier time. In past years, tickets have sold out, so please do not wait until the last minute to purchase your tickets.
You may need to show your payment confirmation number at the registration table to enter the event. The payment confirmation is the second confirmation email that you will receive after submitting your credit card information. You may display this confirmation email on your phone rather than printing it out.
Ticket prices include:
- 2 drink tickets (beer, wine, seltzer choices)
- Unlimited soda and juice
- Heavy appetizers
If you choose to pose for photos at the event, please be aware that photos taken by SBA or a staff member may be posted online or used for marketing purposes following the event.
Each student is welcome to purchase a guest ticket. Guests do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program but must be 21 years of age.
Please direct questions about special accommodations related to a disability to Sarah DiStefano, at sarah.distefano@marquette.edu.
For any other questions regarding the event, please contact Ava Brown.
Tickets cannot be refunded after 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13 except in the case of an overpayment (any amount over the ticket price will be refunded). If you would like to transfer your ticket to another law student, you may also do so. Please make sure all ticket transfers are completed by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.
Contact: Ava Brown