Wisconsin State Law Library

Two of our popular CLE legal research classes are coming up in June and July.

Learn tips for how to research legislative history in Researching Wisconsin Legislative History: Sources and Strategies, scheduled for June 18th. Get a comprehensive survey of free public records resources in our July 23rd class, Finding Wisconsin Public Records.

Find out more about each class and sign up at our legal research classes page: http://wilawlibrary.gov/learn/classes.html

Find the Wisconsin State Law Library in the new downtown Madison map and guide from the Madison Central Business Improvement District. Find us listed under "Museums and Libraries."

Free maps are available at the circulation and reference desks. Stop by and pick one up!

New classes are announced in our May newsletter. Be sure to sign up before classes fill up! Other news items include: 

• Library news;
• New and updated books;
• Law changes and complaints concerning loud television commercials;
• WestlawNext tips for narrowing down your search results;
• Recommended research book on the law of electronic commerce, conducting online business, and electronic evidence;
• Historical research links;
• Upcoming housing law seminars for landlords, tenants, and attorneys

May 1st is Law Day and is being marked by a number of events across Wisconsin. Do you have plans for Law Day?

This year is the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. To salute this milestone, the American Bar Association (ABA) has designated this year's theme as Realizing the dream: equality for all:

"This year’s theme recognizes the inextricable link between freedom and equality, the importance of living up the promise of equality under the law enshrined in our nation’s founding documents, and the challenges that remain in realizing that ideal."

Information for teachers and students can be found on the ABA website. For more information and links to additional resources, visit the ABA Law Day 2013 page.

On Wednesday, May 1st, the Dane County Bar Association (DCBA) is putting on a day of programming at the Dane County Courthouse. Events include 3 free CLE programs, a Pro Bono Fair, a demo of the DCBA's new website, and mock trials. The full agenda can be viewed by clicking on the image below.

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The Milwaukee Bar Association is celebrating law day on Saturday, May 4th. More information and locations can be found on their law day flyer.