The connections you make in law school can help shape your confidence, your perspective, and even your first job. This season, you have several opportunities to meet attorneys, explore new areas of practice, and build relationships that can support you well beyond graduation.
Adventure Awaits: Rural Practice Development Program
Are you graduating in June and interesting in rural practice? Then consider applying for the State Bar’s
Rural Practice Development Program. This initiative connects lawyers with rewarding opportunities in rural areas, offering mentorship, resources, and support as you begin your practice. It’s a chance to build your career and help strengthen access to justice where it’s needed most.
Meet the First Attorneys in the Rural Practice Development Program.
Scholarships Available: 45th Annual Family Law Workshop
Scholarship applications are
due by May 29, 2026.
Don’t miss the 45th Annual Family Law Workshop, Aug. 6-8, 2026, at Stone Harbor Resort in beautiful Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin.
This premier Workshop offers in‑depth exploration of current issues shaping the family law field, along with a dedicated track designed specifically for newer practitioners. Scholarship opportunities are also available for law students interested in family law, making this an excellent chance to learn, connect, and gain exposure to the profession.
CLE sessions are scheduled for half days, leaving ample time to enjoy Door County’s attractions, network with fellow attendees, and engage with leading voices in family law.
Want a Mentor? Sign Up for the 2026 Ready. Set. Practice. Mentoring Program
The State Bar of Wisconsin
Ready.Set.Practice. mentoring program is a voluntary program that matches new lawyers and law students with experienced mentors to assist with law practice management, effective client representation, and career development. If you are a new lawyer or student looking for guidance, this program is for you! Sign up forms will remain open.
Sign up on WisBar.org.
- Your State Bar Law Student Outreach Team
