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Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.

HISTORY 200

Historical Studies

1–4 credits

HISTORICAL STUDIES introduces historical studies at the research university with an emphasis on interpretation and critical thinking.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Assignments include weekly readings, one-page papers, and a long research paper. Workload varies from minimal attendance to mandatory participation and strict deadlines under historical instructors like Claire Taylor.

Ben Shannon

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

LACIS 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

LACIS 699 is an advanced directed study course where students arrange specific projects with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Alexandra Huneeus Adriana Angel+2 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

LAW 815

Moot Court

1–4 credits

Teaches appellate research, writing, and simulated oral argument skills.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jason Yackee Adam Stevenson+2 more

No recorded grade history

LAW 827

International Law

2–3 credits

INTERNATIONAL LAW covers problems in private and governmental practice affected by international relations.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Alexandra Huneeus: One reviewer rated the difficulty as moderate (3/5).

Paula Monteiro Danese

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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

LAW 895

Wisconsin International Law Journal

1–4 credits

The Wisconsin International Law Journal is a student-published forum for discussing and analyzing important issues in international law.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Kathryn Hendley

No recorded grade history

LAW 940

Law and Contemporary Problems

1–3 credits

LAW 940 covers topics reflecting current issues relevant to the practice of law.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Signe Janoska-Bedi: Signe Janoska-Bedi's course was rated as difficult, though the reviewer found the content on markets, tech, and academia rewarding.

Ion Meyn Robert Misey+10 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

LAW 990

Directed Research

1–12 credits

LAW 990 is a directed research course where students conduct independent research with a scope and subject arranged between the student and faculty.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Cecelia Klingele

No recorded grade history

LAW 991

Directed Reading

1–3 credits

LAW 991 is a directed reading course involving independent study on subject matter agreed upon by the instructor and student.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No recorded grade history

LAW/LEGALST/SOC 641

Sociology of Law

3–4 credits

SOCIOLOGY OF LAW examines the social origins, processes, and effects of law and legal institutions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Alfonso Morales: Reviewers reported excessive reading and writing requirements initially, though the actual workload was reduced by reading only three books.

Joseph Conti

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Spring 2022–Fall 2025

LEGALST 400

Topics in Legal Studies and the Social Sciences

3–4 credits

LEGALST 400 explores issues linking social science perspectives to law and legal institutions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course features an extensive workload with three exams and an 8-10 page paper, which some students found graded harshly despite reasonable exam formats.