Easiest ways to get CLE? I no longer work at a law firm where CLE was given out like candy, so I need some external recs :)

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Law firm newsletters. They offer webinars for CLE constantly.

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Check with your state and local bars - mine offer a lot of free/low-cost CLE programs throughout the year. Some legal aid clinics will also offer CLE credit for pro bono work if that’s an option.

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My state bar website has a repository of free CLE's that can be completed asynchronously online, would be worth checking out.

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A good article from Lawline about Free CLE’s -

https://blog.lawline.com/free-cle-credits-a-guide-for-attorneys

Justia is also good to look into:

https://connect.justia.com/webinars

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I’ve used lawline to get my CLE for many years now. Easy to use and fairly priced.

You can also ask your old firm if they have CLEs for alumni. Some apparently do this

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Online and free: Cozen O'Connor; Salvation Army (usually once per year)
Lexis used to have a bunch, but I haven't seen as many lately (I stopped looking regularly when their free offerings dwindled).
Others -- likely listed above (I didn't check)

Google free online CLE
* Depending on your state, you may have to send in your certificate of attendance and any required fee.

I'm in PA, and the ones I listed do all the legwork for me.

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What I did after I left big law was pay $100 to mclez and lexvid, you get access to courses that fit your 24 hour requirement with the necessary fields you need. I’m speaking as a NY lawyer. Now since I have Lexis+AI I’ll be using their CLE platform (comes as an add-on to the package free). The first two I mentioned don’t have great courses, but they fit the requirements. Lexis seems much better, but I won’t need that for another two years.

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Access MCLE, like $54 for everything you’ll need in a single go. Knock it out over a weekend.

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I am in house and use In-House Connect offers many free CLEs. Many State Bars also have free options. I also like using conferences but that’s not a free/low cost option.

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LexVid is very affordable

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Here is a free one tomorrow afternoon:

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CLE is approved in PA, NY, CA, IL, NV, and TX.

Morgan Lewis has a free CLE center online


In house connect.

Depending on your state the different bar sections often offer free CLE once a month or so

As others have noted, most firms offer free CLEs on topics they practice in. If you’re involved in any bar associations, they usually have live and on demand stuff available too.

You can also check with your state bar. Texas, for instance, has some free CLEs on different topics (like suicide prevention). Not enough to meet full requirement, but can fill some gaps.

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