Friday Five: CLE Downloads Anywhere You Want
Posted: October 5th, 2007
By: Zach Heller
Category: Friday Five, Technology Corner

Welcome to first installment of the Lawline.com Friday Five, the weekly countdown of the best of the best in every topic imaginable. The Friday Five is a top five list on topics that vary from law and CLE to weekend and vacation plans and activities. You never know what you are going to get. To start it off, we have a top 5 list that every one of you lawyers out there are sure to love.

TOP 5 PLACES TO LISTEN TO CLE ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER OR IPOD

1) AT HOME. Nothing beats a little down time at your home after a hard day’s work or over the course of a nice relaxing weekend. Why not make it even more worthwhile by getting caught up on some extra Continuing Legal Education. Whether you are out in the yard, relaxing on the couch, or lying in bed at night, the home can provide the ideal atmosphere to absorb as much as you can about new rules and regulations pertaining to your practice area.

2) ON THE ROAD. I do not advocate driving with headphones on, but a car ride is a great time to listen to a good CLE lecture. The reason is, you’ve got nothing else to do, and you can focus. There is no reason you can’t plug an IPod or some other device into your car’s stereo system, granted you have the capabilities to do that, and rock out to the classic tunes of Personal Injury or Litigation.

3) AN AIRPLANE. Do you have some travel in your future? A long airplane ride can be almost unbearable. That is why I would suggest bringing your mp3 player along so you can listen to some CLE while you fly. You will be soaring through the clouds and cruising through this year’s mandatory credit requirements at the same time. That is some trick. You know one thing, wherever you land, you will be that much closer to knowing everything there is to know about the legal profession.

4) A BORING SOCIAL EVENT. We have all been dragged to a gathering that we wished was over before it even started. Whether it is a family reunion, a corporate bonding activity, or a party that never really got off the ground, it can be a real drag. No need to worry, you’ve got an mp3 player loaded up with CLE courses. Not only can you complete some of your requirements, but you can pretend to be having the time of your life while you listen to a great lecture. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.

5) AT WORK. There is nothing worse than a boring meeting, or the busy work required in a big case. Sometimes work can be so dull that you question those years in law school and think, “If only I were an astronaut”. That will never happen again if you fill every dull moment with the excitement waiting for you in your CLE downloads. Simply pop in the head phones, cover your ears, and continue to look interested and hard at work. Billable hours never seemed so productive. And just think, if your boss or client catches you in the act, they can’t say you weren’t working. Because hey, you couldn’t be a lawyer without your CLE.

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Great Post! You forgot to mention my all time favorite time to listen to CLE -- When I am sleeping. LOL But for real I enjoy listening to CLE while I am working out. It works well together. Cheers,
Comment By: David Fredrick - October 6, 2007