Illinois CLE Courses
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.4The Attorney's Guide to Setting Boundaries and Achieving a Work-Life Balance
Say “Goodbye” to chronic stress and job dissatisfaction, and “Hello” to enhanced mental health and productivity! In this insightful course, our experienced attorney faculty walk you through the fundamentals of setting boundaries and finding a work-life balance in the legal profession. Find out how to set realistic deadlines, demonstrate best practices in communicating boundaries, and hear real-world tips for identifying your support network. Register today! Get a quick refresher on the warning signs of burnout and mental health issues. Identify best practices for setting boundaries. Discover useful tips for managing stress in legal practice.
Recorded December 04, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerTrustsLegal Ethics in Probate
Legal ethics duties and dilemmas in probate practice are unique and require a special set of skills to ensure compliance. This specialized ethics guide breaks down key ethical challenges probate practitioners are likely to face in their daily work and offers best practices for meeting the highest standards of the profession. Don't let your daily routine slide into noncompliance - register today! Determine what ethical duties to the decedent remain and how to fulfill them. Avoid simple mistakes that can cost you your law license. Learn from the mistakes of others - analyze recent discipline decisions stemming from probate cases. Face scope of representation challenges head-on. Uncover conflicts of interest that often go undetected and learn how to resolve them. Keep up with what duties of competence and diligence mean in real-life probate practice.
Recorded March 20, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLegal Ethics: The Do's and Don'ts of Client Communications
How often do you need to make contact with your clients? What should you do if your client lies to you or misrepresents key case facts? Is it appropriate to accept a friend request from a client, or is that crossing an ethical line? In this practical program, our faculty will guide you through the dos and don'ts of client communications. Build your knowledge - register today! Uncover practical guidance for clearly communicating the beginning - and the end - of the attorney-client relationship. Come away with strategies for overcoming common communication issues. Examine best practices for communicating with clients with disabilities. Review essential guidelines for communicating with clients via social media.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 4, 4:00 PM
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits2025 Ethical Survival Guide
From data breaches in the law firm to overlooked conflicts of interest, several ethical emergencies pop up in legal practice on a regular basis. In this engaging program, our experienced faculty delve into can't-miss ethics opinions from the past year, recent developments in legal tech, and legal hazards and common attorney mistakes made in 2024. Equip yourself with the tools you need to handle whatever obstacle gets thrown your way in 2025 - register today! Stay informed of emerging ethics opinions and rules. Develop strategies for handling common ethical dilemmas facing lawyers today. Discover the top mistakes made by attorneys in 2024. Get up to speed on new tech tools in the legal profession. Uncover practical guidance for preventing and responding to complaints.
Recorded February 10, 2025.OnDemand3 hours
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLuck o' the Ethical Attorney: Leprechaun-Approved Legal Ethics Tips
Looking to get some ethics credit and celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Lucky for you, NBI has you covered! Join our distinguished faculty for an engaging course filled with essential guidelines for staying ethical in everyday practice. Formulate strategies for resolving conflicts, uncover practical guidance for ensuring clear and efficient legal communication, and get ready for a wee bit of fun. Your lucky charm awaits - register today! Don't get your knickers in a twist - hear tips for identifying conflicts. Follow the rainbow to a pot of confidentiality do's and don'ts. Sham-rock your legal practice with guidelines for ethical communication. Examine best practices for keeping accurate count of the gold and managing client funds.
Recorded March 17, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 1 minute
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLights, Camera, Action: Ethical Lessons From the Cinema and Popular Shows
From the red carpet to real life, sometimes the best way to figure out how to deal with ethical dilemmas is to learn from other attorneys. Starring our esteemed practitioners, this engaging program explores the dos and don'ts of legal ethics through the lens of widely watched TV shows and movies. Take a front-row seat to ethical decision-making - register today! Analyze scenes of relationship conflicts in fan-favorite TV shows. Scrutinize examples of attorney-client privilege errors in hit TV series. Explore the ethical don'ts of evidence as depicted in Law & Order. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2024-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.
Recorded February 27, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsFastTrack4.63Do You Have an Ethical Duty to Understand AI Now?
Generative AI burst onto the legal scene recently and has already permeated every aspect of daily practice. Now attorney ethics boards are trying to make sense of what attorney duties are regarding its safe use. In this brief legal ethics update we analyze recent state legal ethics opinions on whether understanding AI is now part of the attorney legal ethics duty of technology competence. Get a cogent summary of the key issues in question and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to ethical compliance. Register today! Hear the latest legal ethics decisions regarding AI use. Identify new data privacy and client confidentiality risks and get tips for avoiding them. Learn when you must or should disclose the use of AI to the client and to the court. Get practical guidance on managing AI use by associates and staff.
Recorded September 26, 2024.OnDemand 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsThe Lawyer's Duty: Ethical Considerations in Settlement Decisions
Settlement decisions can be a hotbed of ethical issues. Personal interests may cloud your judgment or lead to biased advice. Advocacy can cross the line into manipulation. Clients may have regrets and feel ill-informed. Avoid these and other griefs: join our faculty for an exploration of ethical issues and solutions in legal settlements. Provide honest assessments, ensure informed consent, and maintain fairness throughout the process - register today! Avoid misleading assessments that can erode trust and lead clients astray. Ensure clients clearly understand settlement terms, risks, and alternatives. Identify and manage conflicts that may affect the settlement process.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.67Good Sportsmanship: Countering Incivility in Legal Practice
In this engaging and strategic program, our expert practitioners explore the attorney's duties of civility and professionalism through the lens of a basketball player. From an overview of the lawyer's obligations as an officer of the court to best practices for dealing with unruly attorneys who don't play by the rules, ensure you're doing your part to raise the bar and practice with civility. You don't want to miss this unique course - register today! Examine best practices for ensuring effective communication with clients, the court, and beyond. Hear slam-dunk strategies for defusing tense and emotionally volatile situations. Identify the potential consequences of inappropriate conduct and ethical violations.
Recorded March 08, 2024.OnDemand 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsPracticing Cultural Humility in Legal Practice
Imagine a universe where diversity, cultural competency, and inclusivity in the legal workforce is a reality. Are you doing your part to make this happen? This high-level guide offers a foundational understanding of cultural humility and provides you with actionable steps to take to mitigate bias in the legal sphere. Enhance your knowledge - register today! Discover the benefits of exercising cultural humility in legal practice. Demonstrate best practices for identifying implicit bias. Uncover practical guidance for ensuring client-centered communication. Formulate strategies for cultivating cultural humility in your law firm.
Recorded January 31, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsAttorney Ethics: Examining Real-Life Scenarios and Tried-and-True Solutions
In this incisive program, our experienced faculty provide you with the tools you need to resolve ethical dilemmas that attorneys encounter in everyday practice. Examine the consequences of confidentiality breaches, follow essential guidelines for dealing with conflicts of interest, and take a pulse on current trends in legal ethics. Get the basics down - register today! Get tips for solving client communication issues. Formulate strategies for addressing conflicts of interest. Get advice for handling ethical issues concerning social media. Identify lessons learned from the latest disciplinary rulings.
Live Online + OnDemandMar 31, 6:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsPodcastFinding Happiness: A Detailed Discussion of the Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome, also known as perceived fraudulence, is a pervasive phenomenon that affects individuals across various professional domains. From law students to seasoned attorneys, many grapple with feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy despite their education, experience, and accomplishments. In this engaging podcast, we delve into the complexities of imposter syndrome, explore its impact on well-being, and provide practical strategies to overcome it. Hurry - register today! Learn the impacts of the imposter syndrome, including issues related to upholding the rules of professional conduct. Explore the role of racial and gender bias in creating the imposter syndrome. Discover practical guidance related to overcoming the imposter syndrome. Discuss ways to support attorneys battling the imposter syndrome. Familiarize yourself with national lawyer support programs.
OnDemand1 hour 1 minute
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.37Tackling Perfectionism and Achieving Attorney Wellness
High expectations from clients. Emotionally draining cases. Long hours and a never-ending workload. When it comes to the legal profession, the pressure's always on, and it sometimes feels like there's little to no room for mistakes. In this insightful program, our experienced faculty share their inside perspective on the root causes of perfectionism in legal practice, as well as strategies for improving your mental health. Free yourself from your inner critic - register today! Discover common causes and signs of perfectionism. Explore the correlation between perfectionism, depression, and other mental illnesses. Develop strategies for overcoming perfectionism in the legal profession.
Recorded September 29, 2023.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsBuilding Resilience and Grit in Legal Practice
Do you understand the difference between grit and resilience? How can you cultivate a growth mindset? What are some stress-management strategies lawyers can use to improve their resilience? In this insightful briefing, our veteran faculty answer these questions and provide you with practical guidance for persevering through everyday challenges in legal practice. Register today! Discover the difference between a growth vs. a fixed mindset. Formulate effective stress management strategies. Hear tips for building your support network. Review the importance of prioritizing a work-life balance.
Recorded February 03, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsBreaking Free: Addressing Compulsive Behavior in Legal Practice
How do compulsive behaviors like impulsive shopping and problem gambling affect a lawyer's career and overall well-being? Join our expert faculty as they explore common compulsive behaviors in the legal profession and reveal real-world solutions for coping with them. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge - register today! Discover how compulsive behavior affects attorneys and their families. Identify the warning signs of compulsive behavior. Develop strategies for coping with compulsive tendencies.
Recorded March 20, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
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NBI provides a diverse catalog of Illinois CLE courses across numerous legal practice areas and specialties. To help you get the most out of our courses, NBI offers several different formats to meet your learning needs and fit your schedule. NBI courses are taught by expert instructors with years of experience in their field. Our accreditation experts ensure that each and every Illinois CLE course is pre-approved where possible and appropriately accredited pursuant to Illinois CLE Requirements. You can count on NBI to provide you with the knowledge you need to provide top-notch legal representation. Your clients depend on you. You can depend on NBI.