Classes

Webinars

Please reach out to Michael Keane with questions about the class and Jaden Henneman with questions about registering.

Introduction to Wisconsin Legislative History
Wednesday, March 19, noon-1:00 p.m.
Location: Live webinar - Introduction to Wisconsin Legislative History
Approved for 1 CLE credit

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.

Federal Legislative History - Some Methods in Researching Acts of Congress
Law Day -Thursday, May 1, noon-1:00 p.m.
Location: Live webinar - Federal Legislative History - Some Methods in Researching Acts of Congress
Approved for 1 CLE credit

Sometimes an Act of Congress leaves some room for disagreement about how it should be applied or interpreted. This class discusses some of the documentary sources that can help give insight into what Congress was considering while passing legislation. This information, available through sources such as Congress.gov and HeinOnline as well as a variety of printed material, is the sort usually resorted to by courts and lawyers when they ask, "What did Congress really mean?"

Wisconsin Legislative History - Budget Bill Calamities
Wednesday, June 11, noon-1:00 p.m.
Location: Live webinar - Wisconsin Legislative History - Budget Bill Calamities
Approved for 1 CLE credit

Statutory provisions created by a budget bill pose special problems in legislative history research. The budget bill process is complex and the drafting file created during the process is even more daunting. Learn how to identify statutes created by budget bills and how to navigate the drafting file. This advanced class covers additional techniques used in budget bill research.

In-Person Classes

No in-person classes are scheduled at this time. Please reach out to Michael Keane with questions about the class and Jaden Henneman with questions about registering.

If the class you want is already full, contact Jaden Henneman at 608-261-7553 or jaden.henneman@wicourts.gov to be added to the waiting list. You will be notified in the event of a cancellation, or you'll receive first notice when the class is scheduled again.

About Our Classes

Library staff and guest speakers offer free classes on legal research and using electronic resources in the legal research process. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are secured for most classes. If you'd like to request that we teach a class on a particular topic, please reach out to Michael Keane. .

We can also speak at your organization's meetings or events! Contact Michael Keane to learn more about scheduling a CLE credit class or other educational opportunity for your organization.

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