New CLE Classes

Get a jump on next year's resolutions and sign up for our winter CLE classes now. We'll continue to add new classes in the next couple of months, so check our Classes page for new additions. 

Introduction to Wisconsin Legislative History
Wednesday, January 18, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library training room

I need the legislative history of a Wisconsin statute. Where do I start? What do I do? Participants will look at the primary resources used to research Wisconsin legislative history, learn about the online Wisconsin legislative drafting files, and learn some helpful tips and tricks along the way. This introductory class covers basic research strategies and sources.
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online

Advanced Wisconsin Legislative History
Wednesday, February 15, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library training room

I need the legislative history of a Wisconsin statute. Where do I start? What do I do? Participants will look at the primary resources used to research Wisconsin legislative history, learn about the online Wisconsin legislative drafting files, and learn some helpful tips and tricks along the way. This advanced class covers additional search strategies, budget bills, advanced use of drafting records, and Supreme Court rule order research.
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online

Google Power Search
Tuesday, March 14, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library training room

Google is a powerful legal research tool if you know how to use it effectively. Learn advanced Google search techniques as well as key features of related databases such as Google Books and Google Scholar. This class will discuss the pros and cons of using these free tools for researching case law, law review articles, and other legal topics.
FREE. 1 CLE credit. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online