What Continuing Legal Education Does a Lawyer Need?

By: Omar Issa

Four years in college. Another three years of law school. Many hours were spent studying for the bar. Then boom! You’re a lawyer. Your legal education is complete, you may think. Well, it’s actually not the case. Studying is not yet done, unfortunately. You can choose — or, in other…

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Virginia Approved Online CLE Courses to Keep Your Accreditation up to Date

By: Omar Issa

In order to be eligible to practice law in the state, attorneys in Virginia have to complete 12 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) each year. But if you’ve recently passed the bar, it can be confusing to know what passes for a CLE credit and what you’ll need…

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How To Save Money by Bundling Online CLE Courses

By: Omar Issa

As many professionals know, learning does not stop once you enter the career of your choice. Rules and policies change, sometimes people need a refresher, or there are innovations within the industry. Practicing law is no exception. That’s why attorneys use CLE courses as part of their continuing professional development….

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Staying up to Date With CLE Requirements by State

By: Omar Issa

Since each state runs their own state bar, staying up on the unique continuing legal education requirements by state can be a challenge for even the most experienced attorney. That’s because CLE requirements can and do change often, a result of the changing demands of the law itself. But for…

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How to Receive CLE Credit Through Online Courses

By: Omar Issa

Between life, work, and everything else, it’s not always easy to fulfill your CLE requirements. And if you’re on the move, traveling, or just plain busy, it can be even more difficult to earn the CLE credits you need. But with online CLE courses, you can meet your CLE requirements…

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What is the current status of the Pennsylvania CLE Requirement?

By: Omar Issa

On April 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a Court Order temporarily waiving the six (6) hour limitation on distance learning credits for 2020 compliance deadlines. Attorneys in Pennsylvania may now complete all 12 hours of their 2020 CLE requirements through approved distance learning (online CLE) activities. However, please note…

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