Bridging The Gap – July 2021

The New York State Bar Association is pleased to offer newly admitted attorneys a two-day Bridging the Gap CLE program. Transitional courses are designed to help newly admitted attorneys develop a foundation in the practical skills, techniques, and procedures that are essential to the practice of law.

Newly admitted attorneys must complete at least 16 transitional CLE credit hours in each of the first two years of admission to the Bar. The first set of 16 transitional CLE credit hours must be completed by the first anniversary of admission to the Bar, in the designated categories of credit. The second set of 16 transitional CLE credit hours must be completed between the first and second anniversaries. To receive skills credit, newly admitted attorneys must take accredited transitional CLE courses in traditional live classroom settings, or through attendance at fully interactive video conference locations that have been approved by the CLE Board for use by newly admitted attorneys. For more information about the CLE Rules, please go to www.nycourts.gov/Attorneys/CLE.

Topics Include:

Pre-Nuptial Agreements 101 | Client Counseling Skills for New Lawyers

The Write Stuff | Legal Writing Skills and Tips for New Lawyers

Medical Malpractice | Key Skills in Deposing and Cross Examining Expert Witnesses

Criminal Law Practice | Key Skills in Handling DWI Cases and Vehicle and Traffic Matters

Local and State Government Ethics – What New Lawyers Need to Know

Addressing Wellbeing, Mental Health and Alcohol and Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession

NY Civil Practice | Preparing for Your First Deposition

Cyber Risks | What New Lawyers Need to Know about Cybersecurity

Cannabis Update | Overview of the MRTA and What New Lawyers Should Know

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