Virgin Islands CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
This is a listing of Ethics and Specialty CLE Courses for Virgin Islands. Please make your selection below of Virgin Islands CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Virgin Islands CLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education offers CLE courses accredited in many states throughout the country. Attorneys licensed in the Virgin Islands may earn 20 credit hours with us. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection Issues: Ethical Considerations and New Requirements
Several states are currently considering mandating CLE hours that concentrate on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. The obligation for lawyers to possess technology competency is not new, as many states have already adopted the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule's requirement. The aim of the CLE program is to address lawyers' ethical obligations and requirements and highlight its relevance for other states. The program will also offer practical strategies, explain impo... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Diversity & Inclusion: The #MeToo Movement’s Impact on the Legal Profession
Gender discrimination and gender diversity has perhaps never been more center-stage. This CLE course will take an attorneys view of the issue and discuss them in terms of the legal profession. The course will explain pay equity in law firms, sexual harassment issues and how diversity can be improved in law firms. Practical, effective steps by individuals and organizations can take to increase diversity and avoid inappropriate sexual conduct in light of the lessons we’ve learned in the #MeToo and... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Diversity and Inclusion: The Concept of Implicit Bias
The concept of implicit bias, the stereotypes or attitudes that unconsciously impact our actions, decisions and understanding, is a subject of considerable study today. Formed by ones culture, experiences, society, media exposure or other element, it is often a reliable indicator of how a person will behave, even if that behavior runs counter to their explicit values. This CLE course will explore the impact of implicit bias on the workplace as well as present strategies for addressing the issu... More Info
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Does Jewish Law Like Lawyers? Building a Just Legal System
While there is no shortage of modern texts of legal ethics, there is another source for codes of responsibility that goes back centuries. In fact, ancient Jewish legal texts contain crucial lessons in attorney behavior. In this CLE course, Professor Michael Avi Helfand, Esq. of Pepperdine University School of Law analyzes these sources and offers an ancient, and yet new perspective on today’s legal ethics. More Info
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Dying for a Laugh: Lessons Learned from Lawyers in Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
The statistics for mental illness and substance abuse are rising nationwide, and yet, compared to the normal population, the statistics for attorneys and law students is striking. The degree to and rate at which they are suffering is increasingly cause for alarm. This CLE course will explain the real-life impact of these diseases on a person’s life and practice. The course will address and how and when to get help and the importance of erasing the public stigma associated with these illnesses.... More Info
$341Mental Health/Abuse -
E-Discovery’s Emerging Ethical Challenges
With the growing need to produce and examine ESI, attorneys must become technologically proficient. This informative CLE course will explore the challenges inherent in preserving and gathering ESI, managing a client’s use of social media and the many ethical issues that may arise as well as strategies to avoid them. The course will also address the ABA Model Rule 1.1 and the attorney obligation it contains. More Info
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Emerging Developments in Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers
Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of the legal landscape, with a constant influx of new tools and providers. It is imperative for legal professionals to grasp the intricacies of AI to adeptly advocate for their clients and remain competitive. This CLE course delves into essential aspects, addressing questions such as: What constitutes a rtificial intelligence, the role of large language models, and the workings of generative AI? It explores the distinctions between AI and ot... More Info
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Estate Planning Retainer Agreements and Engagement Letters
Misunderstanding can cause untold harm to the attorney client relationship – harm that retainer agreements seek to prevent. In that sense, retainer agreements present a critical step that attorneys can take to protect themselves from legal and ethical issues. This CLE course will explain these agreements, what they should include, how emerging technology impacts them, billing practices and when special precautions or clauses are relevant. The course will deal with broad guidelines and clause spe... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Ethical Attorney's Fees, Referral Fees, and Billing Practices
Ethics rules for attorneys are well-known, but not necessarily well understood. Whether we are talking about lawyer fees, referral fee requirements and fee sharing, non-refundable payments and all issues related to costs and settlements, the lawyer Trust Account Rules offer guidelines that every attorney should know. This CLE course will address these topics and offer important strategies to make sure attorneys know and understand their ethical obligations and how to comply with them.... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Ethical Client Management: Tips and Tricks On What Can Save You Problems
The client relationship is perhaps the most important factor in the success of any legal action. This CLE course will address how the relationship should begin and how to ethically manage the client’s expectations. Using real examples and rule applications, the course will explain how to start a client relationship so that it’s got a solid basis with regards to goals and attitudes. The course will provide tips and strategies to avoid potential pitfalls and maintain compliance with the... More Info
$341Ethics Credit
