Classes
Using Loislaw.com @ the State Law Library: How Does It Work?
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. FULL
Here’s an opportunity to become more familiar with the various Loislaw.com databases provided on the WSLL’s public access computers, and how they can save you research time and money. Learn the basics of searching and printing while exploring primary law of all state and federal jurisdictions. Tired of slogging through print digests? There’s a better way!
FREE Class. 1 CLE credit applied for. Registration is limited to 8.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library
Lawyers and Social Media
Thursday, Feb. 18, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OPEN
Are you sold on social media? How are lawyers using blogs, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media tools? This class will explore the basics of social media for lawyers and delve into marketing strategies and ethical issues surrounding Web 2.0.
Fee: $99. 3 CLE credits applied for. Registration is limited to 8. Register Online | Print Registration Form
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library
Watch, Learn, and Listen with WisconsinEye
Wednesday, March 17, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. OPEN
WisconsinEye has been dubbed "Wisconsin's C-SPAN," providing live coverage and archived video of various government happenings. The website and television channel are valuable tools for anyone following state and local government. In this one-hour educational session, Christopher Long, CEO and President of WisconsinEye, will discuss the history and mission of the network, lead a tour of the website and take questions pertaining to this unique service. Legislative hearings, floor sessions, Supreme Court oral arguments, local public board meetings and news conferences are just some of the offerings on WisconsinEye. Join us to learn about these and more!
FREE Class. 1 CLE credit applied for. Registration is limited to 20. Register Online | Print Registration Form
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library
Wisconsin Court System Website: New Features, Old Favorites
Wednesday, May 12, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. FULL
You’re invited to a FREE one hour workshop on the Wisconsin Court System’s website! This class will introduce and demonstrate how to find and navigate the many useful sites and sources on the court’s web page. Learn about finding information for court users as well as trial, appellate, and supreme court records, online forms, E-filing, briefs online, RSS feeds and more.
FREE Class. 1 CLE credit applied for.
Location: Wisconsin State Law Library
All classes are held at the Wisconsin State Law Library, 120 MLK Jr. Blvd., 2nd floor, in downtown Madison. Map / Parking
Westlaw Classes for Existing Customers
Looking for a Westlaw class? If you are an existing Westlaw customer you may register online.
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.
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.
"I wish they would offer a class on.... "
Please tell us what additional classes we should offer! Contact Heidi Yelk, Reference/Electronic Services Librarian.
