Dr. David Sparer

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Biography

David Rosebud Sparer received his JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1979. He has practiced in Dane County, Wisconsin, focusing on representing tenants in various legal matters. His practice includes security deposit claims, rent abatement claims, fair housing matters, retaliation claims, and landlord defense in eviction cases. Over the decades, Sparer has represented housing cooperatives and has been actively involved in making claims for tenant members. He has appeared in circuit courts throughout south-central Wisconsin and has argued tenants’ rights cases before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Sparer is also a regular presenter for continuing legal education programs, specializing in landlord-tenant law and fair housing law for many years.

Courses

Clinical Program: Eviction Defense Clinic (854)

Requirements for University of Wisconsin Law School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Research Proposal (for Thesis-based)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law covers the LL.M. and S.J.D. programs. JD requirements differ as they use the LSAT.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Political Science Supplemental Application
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Reasons for Graduate Study
  • Resume/CV
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Research Paper with Abstract
Specialization Notes

GRE is no longer required for the Political Science PhD.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Admission is handled through the School of Medicine and Public Health; GRE is not required.

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
High school diploma or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • High School Transcripts
  • One Letter of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

The Legal Studies major is an undergraduate program within the College of Letters & Science.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.81
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • CAS Report
  • LSAT Score
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Legal Analysis, Advocacy, and Writing is a required curriculum sequence for J.D. students, not a standalone degree-granting department for admissions.