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Rise of New CLE Technology Posted: August 27th, 2007 By: Zach Heller Category: CLE Programming, Technology Corner
Lawyers across the country are faced with the time consuming task of completing mandatory continuing education courses to continue to practice in their respective states. But in an age where new technology seems to be changing the way we do everything, lawyers are now presented with a number of ways to make this task easier than ever before.
Newer options for lawyers include online video and audio courses, downloadable video and mp3 files, web seminars and lectures, and cd's. Each of these available options can be obtained from a wide variety of companies. So rather than attending lengthy seminars and traveling long distances just to get credits, lawyers can now receive credit in a few simple steps from their home or office.
One of the most important things in the growth of online cle trends is the fact that lawyers everywhere need to learn of their options. Without the information, lawyers will never know how much easier their lives could be. Even the President of the New York State Bar Association recognizes this issue . Too many lawyers out there are still practicing the same old routines when it comes to CLE. Once these options are presented, the next step is learning how to use them to your advantage. Simple research can be done to find the easiest and most cost effective way of completing the mandatory number of credits.
There are a surprising number of companies that now offer these online cle options. Many of them have been in the cle industry for a long time, and are just recently adding the online option. But some newer companies are taking advantage of the new market created by these opportunities. Sorting through these companies may take time, but in the long run will save you the frustration of overpaying for useless information. For example, a google search for the term “online cle” returns over 2 million sites.
This just goes to show how popular new CLE technology is becoming. It is a trend that is sure to continue into the distant future, and one that is becoming ever more practical today
