Virginia MCLE - On-Demand Courses
Virginia MCLE
Accreditation Info
Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Care and Feeding of the Class Action Plaintiff
If you are an attorney who does not have the experience to take a leadership role in a class action litigation, you may find yourself representing a plaintiff who will seek to serve as representative. Given that class actions differ greatly from individual client litigation, it’s critical to be able to advise clients about the process and prepare them for what lays ahead. This CLE course will explain the responsibilities of representatives and present effective techniques for interacti... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Case Selection, Evaluation, and Beyond
Case selection is an important part of the representation process. This CLE course will review the elements of case selection and other features of the process of accepting representation. The course will focus on personal injury and insurance cases but the fundamental issues, which will be dealt with extensively by senior attorneys with years of experience, are applicable across a wide range of legal areas. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Challenging the Breath Test in a DWI Case: From Discovery to Cross-Examination
Designed for attorneys who handle NY-based DWI cases, this CLE course will focus primarily on challenging the breath test. The course will break down the District Attorney’s Office’s discovery material and use it to your advantage. The course will also present ways to cross-examine the breath test operator to raise issues with its procedure and approach. An overview of defenses to challenge the result, including the strategic use of expert testimony will also be included. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection
The issue of the impermissible use of race when exercising preemptory challenges was perfectly highlighted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers. This CLE course will offer criminal defense attorneys with tools and strategies they can utilize to combat this type of unethical tactic. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Change is the Only Constant: Foreclosure Statute of Limitations, Trial Practice, and Covid-19 Procedures
With New York foreclosures at a standstill for over a year, it’s likely you have fallen behind regarding recent developments. This CLE course will get you up to speed on newly-imposed court procedures, administrative orders and case law from the appellate divisions and Court of Appeals, all of which have ramifications on how foreclosures will be handled once the moratorium is lifted. The course will provide you with new information, particularly as it relates to COVID-19 procedures, st... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
ChatGPT and Related Products: The Legal Ramifications
The rise in capability of Artificial Intelligence products has drastically altered the legal industry. This CLE course will explain the consequences of this trend with a discussion of current AI products, such as ChatGPT and how they operate. The course will then move forward to its impact on several legal issues including patents, copyright, trade secrets, contracts, and confidential information as well as an exploration of best practices in AI. More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Children Aren’t Widgets: Child Custody and Child Support in New York
This CLE course will offer a comprehensive review of New York laws and statutes related to child custody and child support. The course will include an explanation of terms such as sole custody, joint custody and shared custody and will also present negotiation technique, tips and strategies for conducting a child custody or child support case. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Civil Rights Movements During COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know
Tension in the workplace, always an issue, is at an all-time high in the current atmosphere of COVID-19, #DefundPolice and Black Lives Matter. An upcoming election and rampant employment have created a tinderbox in most offices. This CLE course will offer employers best practices for addressing civil rights and other issues that might increase tensions. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Client Intakes: Tips for Effective Sign-Ups
Client intake is an essential part of the representation process and sets the terms of your relationship. This CLE course will explain how to conduct an effective client intake and how to use it to determine if and how you want to represent the client. Identifying case strategy, potential issues and managing expectations during the initial intake will be presented and discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Climate Change Solutions
New York currently has three major offshore wind projects underway. These projects are typically very complicated and include a large variety of government agencies. New York enacted a climate change law calling for an increase in renewable energy, including 9,000 MW of offshore wind energy. This CLE course will explain these new climate laws and the various stages in offshore wind energy projects from the initial regulatory and permitting process to the involvement of government agenc... More Info
$291General Credit
