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Preparing Vulnerable Witnesses for Testimony
This client-focused CLE course equips attorneys with the essential skills to confidently prepare survivors of domestic violence—and other vulnerable or anxious witnesses—for high-stakes testimony. You’ll learn how to build trust, shape persuasive narratives, and ready clients for the intensity of cross-examination, all while enhancing your own courtroom strategy and presence. For attorneys seeking to become more effective, compassionate, and trial-ready advocates, this course is an ind... More Info
$501General Credit -
Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants
This CLE course focuses on how criminal proceedings can directly affect a non-citizen’s immigration status and long-term ability to remain in the United States. By exploring the overlap between criminal defense and immigration law, the program provides practical guidance for identifying issues that may trigger adverse immigration outcomes. Participants will learn how to provide accurate, legally sound advice to immigrant clients, minimize avoidable mistakes, and uphold the ethical and... More Info
$501General Credit -
Putting It All Together: Practice in Integrated Domestic Violence Parts of the Unified Court System
This CLE course offers a practical overview of practice in the Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Parts, where criminal, family, and civil matters involving the same family are heard together under the “One Family, One Judge” model. The course addresses the structure and rules governing IDV Parts, jurisdictional and ethical considerations, orders of protection, motion practice, conferences, hearings, and trial scheduling, as well as strategic challenges faced by attorneys representing pe... More Info
$501General Credit -
Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
In 1931, in the depths of the Great Depression, when thousands of Americans “hopped boxcars,” and rode the freight rails around the county in search of work, camping in “hobo jungles” that grew up around railroad yards, nine black teenagers, mostly in their late teens, one only thirteen years old, found themselves accused of a crime that later trials would show beyond a shadow of a doubt had never occurred. The case was no doubt similar to many others that took place in the Jim Crow South, som... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Constitutional Law: The Consent Search
This CLE program delves into the constitutional foundations and evolving case law governing consent searches. Designed for attorneys working in criminal law, civil rights, or related fields, the course unpacks the legal standards that define voluntary consent under the Fourth Amendment and examines the procedural safeguards that must be observed during such searches. Participants will explore key judicial precedents, the nuances of what constitutes valid consent, and the practical impli... More Info
$501General Credit -
Beyond the Conviction: Record Sealing, Expungement & Pardons in Practice
This CLE course explores the evolving landscape of criminal record clearing and its impact on criminal justice reform. Designed for attorneys and advocates supporting clients with past convictions, this program outlines trends in record relief, strategies for application & petition preparation, and best practices for storytelling, letters of support, hearing preparation, and advocating for your client. The session will also touch on navigating laws like the Criminal History Record Info... More Info
$501General Credit -
Behind Bars, Before the Bench: How Incarcerated Defendants Navigate the Legal System
This CLE course offers an in-depth exploration of how incarcerated individuals access the court system and defend themselves against criminal charges while behind bars. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how criminal charges are applied, the function and purpose of bail, and the legal distinctions between jails and prisons. We will examine the practical realities incarcerated defendants face, including how they attend court hearings, obtain access to legal materials, and co... More Info
$501General Credit -
Understanding Deadly Force: Core Principles and Pennsylvania Law
The rules governing self-defense and the use of deadly force in Pennsylvania are anything but straightforward. They involve a careful mix of statutes, precedent, and evidentiary considerations that shape how courts approach justification. This introductory CLE course provides a practical framework for understanding when deadly force may be considered lawful, how judges and juries review claims of self-defense, and the arguments available to both prosecution and defense. Participants wi... More Info
$501General Credit -
What Issues Should Attorneys Be Looking For In a DUI Case
Driving under the influence (DUI) cases present a complex web of legal, procedural, and scientific issues that require careful analysis by defense counsel. This CLE program will equip attorneys with the tools to effectively spot key issues and develop strategic defenses in DUI matters. Topics Include: Identifying potential constitutional challenges Examining evidentiary concerns Scrutinizing field sobriety tests and breathalyzer results Evaluating law enforcement procedures... More Info
$501General Credit -
Establishing Restitution in Criminal Cases
This CLE course will provide an overview of restitution in Pennsylvania state criminal cases. Restitution is often a primary concern for victims of criminal activity. This course will explain what restitution is (and is not), what an advocate must produce to obtain restitution, what defendant’s counsel can do to protect their client from unwarranted costs, what the limits of restitution are in the Commonwealth, and how collection and distribution works after a sentence is imposed. More Info
$501General Credit -
How to Free Lifers: Parole Law in California
This CLE course provides an essential guide to representing clients serving indeterminate life sentences—commonly known as “lifers”—before California’s Board of Parole Hearings. Participants will explore the legal framework governing parole eligibility, including the standards of “current dangerousness” and “insight,” and gain practical tools for preparing clients and presenting persuasive parole cases. Topics include parole plans, psychological evaluations, mitigation strategies, and... More Info
$501General Credit -
Critical Updates: How DUIs & Serious Traffic Offenses Impact Your Client’s Illinois Driver’s License
This CLE course will guide you through the maze of issues and problems that result from your client’s DUIs and/or other serious driving offenses and the effect it has on your client’s Illinois Driver’s License (DL). Illinois is one of the more difficult states when it comes to these issues. It is not only difficult to figure out what exactly will happen with your client’s Illinois DL after a DUI or serious traffic offense but what to do to help them regain their driving privileges.... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Pardon Path: Guiding Clients Through Pennsylvania's Process
This CLE course offers a comprehensive, step-by-step exploration of Pennsylvania’s pardon process, covering every stage from initial client consultations to the Governor’s final ruling—and even addressing whether expungement is necessary. Designed for legal professionals, this session delivers the essential knowledge and practical tools needed to navigate this transformative legal remedy in the Commonwealth. Participants will leave with actionable insights into timelines, requi... More Info
$501General Credit -
Leveraging Florida Law to Rescue Families from Substance Use, Mental Illness, and Recovery Challenges
This CLE program delves into Florida’s robust legal framework for addressing urgent substance use and mental health crises through involuntary commitment. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of three key statutes—the Marchman Act, Baker Act, and Guardianship statutes—and their distinct roles in safeguarding individuals who present an immediate danger to themselves due to addiction or mental health disorders. The presentation will explore how these statutes can be applie... More Info
$501General Credit -
Mastering Field Sobriety Tests: Legal, Scientific, and Practical Considerations
This CLE course will focus on the three standardized field sobriety tests. We will be exploring some of the main issues to focus on when cross-examining a police officer. This program will help lawyers better understand the proper administration of the field sobriety tests along with the grading system. The presenter will provide cross-examination techniques that can be used at pre-trial hearings along with trials. The goal is to help assist lawyers better understand the field sobriety... More Info
$501General Credit