California MCLE - Attorney Well-Being Courses
California MCLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a CLE provider accredited by the California State Bar, Provider #15390. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Live WebinarThursday, December 17, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Mental Health and the Practice of Law: Overcoming Stigma and Finding Support
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$341Wellness Competence -
Live WebinarWednesday, March 3, 202712:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: What If Practicing Law Didn't Have to Be So Hard? Practical Strategies for Greater Ease in Legal Practice
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$341Wellness Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
The Lawyer Mind: Understanding and Overcoming the Mental Habits That Fuel Stress and Burnout
This CLE program examines the thought patterns and behavioral tendencies that contribute to stress, anxiety, and burnout among legal professionals. Participants will explore how the demands of legal practice, professional expectations, and habits developed through legal training can reinforce patterns of thinking that negatively affect well-being, decision-making, and professional performance. The program introduces practical, evidence-informed approaches to recognizing and managing these patt... More Info
$341Wellness Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Disorder in the Court: The Crossroads of Incivility and Wellness in the Legal Profession
What happens when the pressures of practicing law begin to affect the way attorneys treat colleagues, opposing counsel, clients, and the courts? This CLE program explores the growing intersection between professional incivility and lawyer well-being, examining how the demands and adversarial nature of legal practice can contribute to unhealthy professional behaviors—and how those behaviors can, in turn, take a toll on attorney wellness. The program will examine common forms of incivilit... More Info
$341Wellness Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Representing Clients with Mental Illness: Practical Strategies for Attorneys
Attorneys may represent clients whose mental health challenges affect how they communicate, respond to legal advice, make decisions, or interact with counsel. These situations can create difficult professional and ethical questions, particularly when a client becomes unusually demanding, unresponsive, distrustful, or inconsistent. This CLE program focuses on practical ways attorneys can navigate these challenges while maintaining an effective attorney-client relationship. The discussion... More Info
$341Wellness Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Drawing the Line: Setting Client Boundaries in the Digital Age
Technology has made attorneys more accessible than ever, creating new challenges in managing client expectations and maintaining professional boundaries. This CLE program examines the ethical and practical issues surrounding client communications through email, texting, social media, mobile devices, and online portals. The program will address confidentiality, attorney availability, after-hours communications, and the impact of constant connectivity on stress and well-being. Attorneys w... More Info
$341Wellness Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Navigating Trauma with Clients: Safeguarding Lawyer Wellness
Attorneys regularly engage with clients navigating highly stressful and emotionally charged circumstances, which can carry cumulative psychological impacts over time. This CLE program examines the often-overlooked phenomenon of secondary trauma in legal practice, with a focus on how repeated exposure to clients’ experiences can shape an attorney’s mental state, decision-making processes, and overall effectiveness. The course provides a practical framework for recognizing indicators of s... More Info
$341Wellness Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
From High-Functioning to Non-Functioning: Addressing Mental Health and Substance Misuse in the Legal Profession
Many attorneys continue to meet demanding professional obligations while quietly struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, or chronic stress. Because they are still able to perform at a high level, these issues are often minimized or overlooked—both by the individuals experiencing them and by those around them. Although “high-functioning” is not a clinical diagnosis, the term is commonly used to describe professionals who maintain outward success while underlying... More Info
$341Prevention Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
When Enough Isn’t Enough: Eating, Sex, and Exercise Addictions in the Legal Profession
Eating, sexual activity, and exercise are typically part of a healthy lifestyle—but when these behaviors become excessive, difficult to control, or disruptive, they may indicate compulsive or addictive patterns. In the high-pressure environment of legal practice, these issues can develop quietly and carry significant professional consequences. This CLE program examines how behavioral addictions related to food, sex, and exercise can affect attorneys, including their impact on judgment,... More Info
$341Prevention Competence -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Burnout, Motivation, and Long-Term Sustainability in Legal Practice
The practice of law is rewarding but relentless. Lawyers often navigate heavy workloads, high stakes, and rigid expectations that can leave purpose and motivation by the wayside. This CLE session addresses the human and professional costs of burnout and equips attorneys with practical strategies to maintain energy, engagement, and long-term career satisfaction. Through interactive reflection and real-world examples, participants will explore the sources of motivation that drive meaningf... More Info
$341Wellness Competence
