Scheller builds a career on campus

After a year in private practice, Rebecca Scheller decided she belongs on campus rather than in the courtroom.

"I was so involved when I was a law student," Scheller said. "And I did enjoy practicing, but I really wanted to get more people time."

So, a year after graduating, she joined the University of Wisconsin Law School as an assistant director for admissions and financial aid in 2008. In 2011, Scheller became assistant dean of her department, not only leading the admissions and financial aid team, but also traveling the country to recruit potential students.

Her work has...