CLE requirements are a mandatory part of legal life. You already know continuing legal education (CLE) requirements stipulate that you must continue your education to retain your license to practice law. If you’re like most attorneys, this is a problem.
The reason? You’re incredibly busy. Every state requires that you carve CLE time out in your busy schedule. What you don’t have time for is chasing down resources. Here are some of the best CLE resources out there for time-constrained attorneys.
Do you have the best CLE resources on hand?
Do you know where you can find the best CLE resources at a moment’s notice? If your answer is no, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of resources you can use to fulfill your CLE requirements.
CLE Requirements for Each State
Source: Lawline
Best Paid CLE Resources
- The ABA’s CLE page offers CLE training via in-person events, live webinars, and on-demand training.
- Lawline provides attorneys with on-demand training via 1,400 courses covering more than 55 practice areas. Access is $299/year for their Essentials package.
- AttorneyCredits offers unlimited CLE access for $499.99/year or an annual package for $149.99/year. Their courses are divided by state, and you can also take courses a la carte.
- CLE Center is supported by Law.com and offers many on-demand courses. Their pricing varies by state and the bundle you choose.
- ALI-CLE.org is a subscription-based resource that provides online and in-person training for a variety of CLE topics.
- The Center for American and International Law provides specific, specialized training and events focusing on carefully curated topics.
- The Practising Law Institute covers more than 1,100 topics via programs, webcasts, in-person and on-demand training on a comprehensive list of practice areas and topics.
Free CLE Resources
- The ABA’s Free Member Benefit CLE Library offers free CLE courses on a scheduled basis. Recent programs are available on-demand and are free to ABA members.
- MCLEZ.com offers free and paid CLE training for 37 states.
- 4FreeCLE is a blog that lists a formal and informal list of free CLE resources. It’s updated regularly, providing attorneys with reliable sources on a variety of topics and practice areas.
- Many state and local bar associations offer free CLE courses with your membership, including in-person, on-demand, webinar, and teleconference training.
CLE by Practice Area & Topic
- General CLE
- Family Law
- Business Law
- Criminal Justice
- Government/Public Sector Law
- Tax
- Elder Law
- Military Assistance
- Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law
- Science and Technology Law
- Immigration
- Professional Responsibility
We hope these CLE resources give you the freedom, flexibility, and control you need. You’re able to choose the schedule and format that works best for you, in your timeframe. Use these resources to complete your CLEs swiftly and guard your time zealously.
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