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The 2026 ANNUAL SEMINAR is MAY 15!

Check out the Annual Seminar link above for more information.

EXTENDED Deadline to book your hotel room at seminar rates is Friday, April 24, 2026.

All Registration ends on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

There will be 2 ethics credits available - Building an Ethical Career and OLR Hot Topics.


FREE Well-Being Lunch and Learn - "Why Practice? Aligning Your Practice with Your Purpose" 

May 11, 2026 - 12PM to 1PM live online via Zoom.  Approved for 1.0 LAU/CLE.

Objectives:  John Schneider is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who developed the embedded mental health program at UW Law School and is in his seventh year as its Counselor. His session will focus on finding the “why” of your work. Individuals in the law profession are often motivated by beliefs in social justice and harmony, but find themselves pulled in directions that conflict with their goals. Learning objectives will include finding solutions to burnout when professional obligations mismatch with personal ethics, and realigning those professional and personal values. Register here.

***PLEASE NOTE: OLR’s lunch/learn events are FREE, and registrations for these events are only processed through Eventbrite. Please beware of other sites claiming to sell paid or free tickets to OLR events. You may receive reminder emails from after sign-up. These emails will come only from Eventbrite’s official support addresses or from olr.registration@wicourts.gov.



    The Paralegal Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce

    a $550 scholarship for the Fall 2026 semester.

    All supporting materials must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026. Submissions should be sent to admin@wisconsinparalegals.com. The recipient will be selected no later than Friday, August 21, 2026. The scholarship check will be issued upon receipt of the student’s proof of enrollment for the upcoming semester.

    PAW Members,

    Check out the Classified Job Listings updated 04/20/2026!


    Upcoming events


    PAW MEMBERSHIP MENTAL HEALTH:

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you’re not alone and that support is available. The Wisconsin State Bar offers assistance through WisLAP (wisbar.org/WisLAP) and the Wisconsin Dept of Health Services provides additional mental health resources and support.

    Looking for an opportunity to volunteer?

    The Dane County Bar Association is looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers.

    The Sunshine Legal Clinic is seeking volunteer assitance.

    Please click here for more information on the legal clinics and who to contact.


    Not a member?

    Membership in the Paralegal Association of Wisconsin (PAW) runs from
    January 1- December 31 of each year.

    Active communication with fellow paralegals is very important to grow your career and make a difference in the industry and your community.

     

    CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!


    CHANGE TO SBWCPTM RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    The total number of continuing legal education (CLE) credits required has increased from 12 to 15 (including 3 ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credits).

    State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal (SBWCP) certifications up for renewal on July 1, 2024, will require 15 CLE credits (included 3 ethics credits) by that date. Please see the Recertification Process page for additional information.

    Not yet certified? Please see PAW's Paralegal Development page for additional information.

    Are you interested in a new opportunity for certified paralegals to further distinguish themselves within the SBWCP program? The State Bar now offers an SBWCP General Certification Test.


    Employers!
    Go here to list your career opportunities with our members.

    THANK YOU to the following sponsors!

    Let them know PAW sent you.

     Executive Sponsor



    Manitowoc County Courthouse. Photo by April DeValkenaere.
    Rock County Courthouse, Janesville, WI; Built 1955; Enlarged 1997, Architect - Kenton Peters, Contractor - Miron Const. Inc. (Background); Civil War Memorial (Foreground). Photo by Kathleen Boucher.
    U.S.D.C. for the E.D. of Wisconsin, Green Bay, WI, formerly Kellogg Public Library; Built 1903; Architect - H.A. Foeller. Photo by Tyler Richardson.
    Brown County Courthouse, Green Bay, WI; Built 1910, Architect - Charles E. Bell. Photo by Tyler Richardson.



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