First-class delivery; innovations increase access to CLE programs

Article Abstract:

New ways to deliver CLE programming to lawyers developed by the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education are outlined. An examples is Webcasting, making it possible for lawyers to attend classes via the Internet. The center also has CLE on Demand and provides video and audio Webcasts of past seminars.

Law, Information services, Continuing legal education, A.B.A. Center for Continuing Legal Education

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State-hopping; UPL case law trying to catch up with lawyers on the go

Article Abstract:

Unauthorized practice of law issues created by lawyers giving advice in jurisdictions where they are not licensed to practice are discussed. The first step in a solution is separating nonlawyer practitioners from lawyers practicing outside jurisdictions in which they are licensed. Advocates argue for multijurisdictional practice.

Prevention, Unauthorized practice of law

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New approaches to pro bono; lawyers can help kids in the courtroom - or down on the farm

Article Abstract:

Unusual ABA-sponsored pro bono activities are discussed and include the Child Custody Pro Bono Project and the Rural Pro Bono Project offering free legal assistance to impoverished rural residents.

Innovations, Pro bono legal services

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