'''Continuing Legal Education (CLE)''' is a professional education system for lawyers who have completed their formal training. In many jurisdictions, attorneys are required by law or regulations to undertake a certain number of hours of ongoing training per year in order to maintain their practicing licenses. CLE courses cover a broad range of legal subjects, including updates in the law, legal ethics, practice management, and emerging legal fields. The courses are intended to ensure that attorneys stay current with new developments and maintain their competence in their practice areas. Various modes of delivery are utilized for CLE programs, including live seminars, conferences, online courses, and self-study materials. Providers often include bar associations, law schools, private training organizations, and for-profit companies. CLE offerings are tailored to meet lawyers' schedular preferences and learning styles, with some requiring attendance in person and others being accessible remotely. Accreditation for these programs may vary depending on the legal jurisdiction and the specific requirements for legal practitioners in that area.
Some notable companies and organizations in the CLE market include the American Bar Association (ABA), LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters' West LegalEdcenter, The National Law Journal's ALM Legal Conferences, and the Practising Law Institute (PLI). These companies provide a range of CLE resources and events that cater to the diverse educational needs of legal professionals. Show Less Read more
