Care for the Whole Person
We take the Jesuit educational principle, Care for the Whole Person (cura personalis), seriously at Marquette University Law School. This value is expressed through our desire to listen to our students and to help them sort through the changes and challenges they might experience while attending law school.
The Office of Student Affairs in suite 238 is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All law students are welcome to stop by or make an appointment with a Student Affairs team member to receive individual assistance. The Law School's student affairs professionals stand ready to advise students on a wide range of issues and welcome students to share both the setbacks and the triumphs that are all part of the law school experience.
We are cognizant that a student brings so much more to law school than a sharp mind and a keen intellect. Our concern is for the whole person, and encounters with students often present an opportunity to discuss emotional, physical, or spiritual matters as well as academic issues. We encourage all Marquette law students to take advantage of any and all of the following resources as they work to pursue their professional and personal goals.
Mental Health Resources
The Marquette University Counseling Center provides free, confidential virtual counseling services and referrals to full-time students during the school year. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit the Counseling Center's website.
Campus Ministry has chaplains and spiritual leaders available to provide pastoral care. To learn more about Campus Ministry's services, please click here.
The Wisconsin Lawyer Assistance Program (WisLAP) provides confidential mental health resources to law students, lawyers, and judges.
To learn more about these or other resources or to discuss professional, academic, financial, or personal concerns that are affecting your law school experience, students are encouraged to make an appointment or stop by the Office of Student Affairs to talk with Dean Fodor. The Law School stands ready to support our students as they work to maintain their mental health and address challenges that may arise.
Physical Health and Wellbeing
The Eckstein Hall Fitness Center includes individual exercise equipment, locker room with showers, and a workout room as well as occasional classes during the fall and spring semesters. The Eckstein Hall Fitness Center is available for use only by members of the Law School community.
For a wider variety of recreational opportunities law students are encouraged to enjoy use of the University's Campus Recreation facilities and programs like the new Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility, intramural sports, fitness classes, personal training, and more.
Marquette University also provides a wide range of medical services through its on-campus Medical Clinic, which is located on the second level of Wellness + Helfaer Recreation. Law students may elect to pay a semester fee to access certain medical services or may participate on a fee-for-service basis.
Financial Wellness
We know that attending law school is a significant investment, so there are a number of resources available to help you navigate the processes as a student, feel more confident and less stressed about your budget, and reach your financial goals. These resources include:
- Marquette University's Office of Financial Aid. Financial Aid welcomes your questions regarding FAFSA, student loans, and more. You might wish to start with the office's FAQ page. You can also call the office at 414.288.4000.
- MAX Program. To provide our students with financial-education resources specific to law students, Marquette Law School partners with the nonprofit AccessLex Institute's MAX program. MAX is a comprehensive (free) personal-finance program designed by law students for law students. Click here for more information about our partnership with MAX.
- MAX provides scholarship opportunities to students who take advantage of its financial-education resources, including webinars and one-on-one financial counseling. In fact, just recently, a Marquette law student won a $5,000 scholarship simply by completing the MAX online 1L course.
- To get started, register here using your @marquette.edu email address.
- Please note, AccessLex/MAX will never sell or share your information. In addition, Marquette Law School is partnered only with AccessLex's MAX program. Marquette Law School has not vetted or endorsed any other AccessLex resources, including academic resources.
Social Wellness
The Marquette Law Mentorship (MLM) program is available to all incoming Marquette law students, the vast majority of whom choose to participate in MLM. Incoming students are matched with upper-level volunteers based on, among other things, common interests both inside and outside of the law.
Registered Student Organizations contribute to the vibrant student community at Marquette University Law School. From dynamic speakers to social engagements, student organizations connect you with your peers and causes important to you. These organizations also provide numerous opportunities to meet speakers, attorneys, and judges who share your interests and can expose you to the law in practice.
The pro bono volunteer opportunities available through the Office of Public Service provide an avenue not only to gain valuable legal experience but also to serve the community and meet attorneys and peers working to do the same.
Eckstein Hall is also full of opportunities to connect with others both in the legal community and in the broader Milwaukee community.
- The Law School hosts the annual Barrock, Boden, Hallows, and Nies lectures, which bring students, faculty, alumni, attorneys, and judges together to meet and learn.
- The Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education's Get to Know, On The Issues, and Heritage Dinner programs bring together a variety of local Milwaukee community members.
All of these events provide FREE opportunities for students to connect with others.
Students can always find a list of events and opportunities in the twice weekly Law News newsletter.
Spiritual Wellbeing
The St. Edmund Campion Chapel on Eckstein Hall's fourth floor is a quiet spot for private reflection and the location of future monthly Masses, celebrated by Father Thomas Anderson, S.J., law school chaplain.
Campus Ministry also has chaplains and spiritual leaders available to provide pastoral care and host a variety of events around campus. It’s a great opportunity to meet other Marquette students outside of the law school.
Housing, Nutrition, and Transportation Resources
Housing
The neighborhood in and surrounding Marquette, along with the Greater Milwaukee community provide a variety of housing options for law students and their families. For recommendations and assistance with your housing search, please visit the Law School's Housing Options webpage.
Nutrition
The Backpack Program is a free and confidential service that provides groceries to any Marquette student who is having difficulty accessing affordable, nutritious food and other essential household items.
The Tory Hill Café offers a variety of healthy—including vegetarian and gluten-free—options for breakfast and lunch during the fall and spring semesters within Eckstein Hall.
Transportation
There are a variety of transportation options available to Milwaukee residents. To learn more, please visit the Visit Milwaukee website. Below are some additional tips for transportation (other than walking) to and from campus.
- By Car. With a number of major freeways near the Law School, getting to campus by car is easy. However, as an urban campus, parking is at a premium, and it's important to have a plan in advance. We recommend purchasing a parking permit as soon as permits go on sale. Please also familiarize yourself with policies for parking on-campus.
- By Bus. The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has multiple routes that run straight through the heart of Marquette's campus, including stops that are within steps of Eckstein Hall. Law students have the opportunity to request a U-Pass with their MUID for reduced fare rates.
- By Bike. Milwaukee is a bike-friendly city with a variety of trails, including the Oak Leaf Trail and the Hank Aaron State Trail. Resources on-campus include bike racks found in both parking structure levels in Eckstein Hall as well as just outside of the building near the Tory Hill Patio. A bike repair station can also be found just outside of Eckstein Hall. Click here for additional bike resources.