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Classes
Introduction to PACER
Wednesday, May 23, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
This one-hour class will demonstrate the Federal Court System's "Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)" database. Learn how you can access federal court dockets through the Internet and obtain full text documents filed in federal civil and criminal court.
$35. 1 CLE credit applied for. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online | Print Registration Form
Researching Wisconsin Legislative History: Sources and Strategies
Thursday, June 21, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
"I need the legislative history of a Wisconsin statute. Where do I start? What do I do?" In this class, participants will identify and locate the primary sources of law used to research Wisconsin legislative history, navigate the online Wisconsin legislative drafting files, and learn the step by step approach to this kind of research - along with a few timesaving tips.
$70. 2 CLE credits applied for. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online | Print Registration Form
About Our Classes
Library staff offer both free and fee-based classes on legal research and using electronic resources in the legal research process. All classes meet in the library's computer training room which is equipped with eight computers for hands-on instruction. All WI State Law Library classes are held at the Wisconsin State Law Library, 120 MLK Jr. Blvd., 2nd floor, in downtown Madison. Map / Parking
If the class you want is already full, contact Tammy Keller to be added to the waiting list. She'll call you in the event of a cancellation, or you'll receive first notice when the class is scheduled again.
Classes Offered
The Wisconsin State Law Library strives to offer 12-15 classes per year. Of these, the majority are free of charge. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are secured for most classes. Below are some of the most popular offerings in recent years. Please tell us what additional classes we should offer! Contact Heidi Yelk, Reference/Electronic Services Librarian
