Pennsylvania CLE Courses
Ethics & Specialty CreditsPA SpecificFREE COURSE - Pennsylvania Bridge the Gap 2025
Are you a newly admitted Pennsylvania attorney who needs to complete your Bridge the Gap requirement? National Business Institute, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board, is proud to offer this free course that provides you with everything you need to begin your legal career in Pennsylvania. You'll also earn four ethics CLE credits along the way. Register today!
Live Online + OnDemandJun 5, 12:30 PM- Ethics & Specialty CreditsPA Specific
FREE COURSE - Pennsylvania Bridge the Gap 2025
Are you a newly admitted Pennsylvania attorney who needs to complete your Bridge the Gap requirement? National Business Institute, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board, is proud to offer this free course that provides you with everything you need to begin your legal career in Pennsylvania. You'll also earn four ethics CLE credits along the way. Register today!
Live Online + OnDemandAug 14, 12:30 PM 
PA SpecificTrustsNew!Pennsylvania Trusts 101
When assessing complex information, it often helps to break items into basic building blocks. The same approach can be successful when dealing with asset protection. Be prepared for specific challenges associated with various types of trusts by understanding their unique characteristics. Our intensive full-day primer will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the wide variety of trusts available. Register today! Determine what role the settlor will play by weighing the pros and cons of establishing an irrevocable trust over a revocable trust. Learn what not to do when selecting and drafting a revocable trust to avoid common mistakes. Learn how to choose the most beneficial vehicle for preserving your client's wealth: understand the purpose behind the various types of irrevocable trusts. Explore the powers and duties of personal representatives in irrevocable trusts. Save money on taxes with effective use of defective trusts. Learn why it's important to know when to file the tax return for grantor trusts. Determine whether a client qualifies as a beneficiary of a special needs trust. Don't reinvent the wheel - modify our sample trust documents and use our drafting tips to create airtight trusts.
Live Online + OnDemandJul 25, 12:30 PM
Elder LawPA SpecificPennsylvania Medicaid Lookback Rules and Planning
The requirements for Medicaid eligibility are strict, and protective planning is tricky. How does your understanding of Medicaid planning stack up? Join us at this focused seminar to get the answers you need about this complex area of practice. Register today! Determine which assets are countable and how they can be converted. Establish exactly what limitations are placed on asset transfers. Protect your clients' interests by knowing what's exempt and what's not. Deepen your knowledge of transfer penalty provisions. Learn to effectively use trusts to plan for Medicaid without interfering with the overall estate plan.
Live Online + OnDemandJul 11, 1:00 PM
Judicial ForumPA SpecificThe Judges' View: Pennsylvania Civil Litigation Do's and Don'ts
Knowing what the court expects will help you pilot your case without detrimental bumps and hiccups. That's why we've asked local civil court judges to share their insights on common procedural, evidentiary, and advocacy challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions, get answers, and hear what issues other attorneys are encountering. Register today! Identify unacceptable litigation tactics that cross the line. Learn when attorneys need to resolve issues on their own. Clarify the rules of evidence as they're applied in specific situations. Prevent procedural mistakes in discovery, pre-trial conferences and trial presentation.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 20, 1:00 PM
PA SpecificReal EstateNew!Pennsylvania Title Law Boot Camp
A clear title is the foundation of any real estate transaction. Do you have the necessary skills to shore up critical title issues that undermine transactional foundations? This fast paced, comprehensive title law training will provide valuable information you can use to maximize title protections for your clients. Experienced faculty will take you through a crucible of title commitment analysis, title defect cures, insurance coverage maximization, and more. Arm yourself with cutting-edge title law tactics - register today! Ensure your knowledge of real estate title issues is up to par. Get the latest updates that affect title insurance policies and practices. Be thorough in title reviews - confidently spot issues in land surveys and title commitments. Obtain title insurance endorsements that fit the transaction and provide crucial protections down the road. Efficiently cure title defects when title insurance endorsements are a less than optimal solution. Analyze title insurance policies for last-minute additions that substantially change coverage. Resolve critical title issues that arise after title insurance policies have been issued.
Live Online + OnDemandJul 29, 1:00 PM
PA SpecificPersonal Injury & NegligenceNew!Pennsylvania Plaintiff's Personal Injury Starter Pack: A Forms and Checklists Guide
Whether you are new to plaintiff's personal injury practice or are simply seeking new resources and insights, this program is for you! This online seminar is chock-full of sample forms, checklists, and practice pointers to walk you from client intake all the way through the days leading up to trial. Come away with investigation checklists, medical records review cheat sheets, demand letters, pleadings, discovery requests, and more to help you be thorough, save time, and guide your efforts in propelling the case toward a successful resolution. Don't miss this opportunity to build or supplement your practice forms and resources - register today! Use questionnaires and investigation checklists to uncover critical information and avoid being blindsided by surprises. Hasten your medical discovery efforts with HIPAA release forms, key terms/codes cheat sheets, and review checklists. Glean practical insights on wording your demand letters for stronger impact. Learn how to draft clear, concrete, and well-organized pleadings. Get checklists and sample communications to find, reduce, and resolve liens on the settlement. Utilize sample discovery requests to get the evidence you need heading into settlement or trial. Know exactly what you need to be doing in the days leading up to the big day in court. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert Kasieta.
Live Online + OnDemandJul 28, 1:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsPA SpecificHow to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Introduced in Pennsylvania
You can't get your evidence admitted without establishing the proper evidentiary foundations. In this practical online seminar, faculty will teach you how to lay a foundation for different types of evidence and avoid being tripped up by objections opposing counsel will throw your way. Navigate the rules of evidence with confidence - register today! Pick up preparation pointers that will help you avoid troubles at trial. Learn how to authenticate social media posts, texts, emails, and other electronic evidence. Find out how to establish a proper foundation for medical records, business records, and more. See how to get your expert's testimony in - and keep theirs out. Hear how to best introduce physical evidence at trial. Convince the court that you've satisfied the fairness requirement for demonstrative evidence.
Live Online + OnDemandJul 10, 1:00 PM
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsTrying a Civil Case With Confidence
Does trial give you the litigation jitters? It doesn't have to! We'll show you how to cover all your bases during trial prep, freshen up your trial advocacy skills, and prepare you to avoid common traps for the unwary so you can enter the courtroom with more assuredness and less anxiety. Build the foundation for a successful trial - register today! Learn how to avoid common rookie mistakes. Tackle evidence issues early on so you have less to worry about in the heat of battle. Find out how to "pick" the right jury for the case. Discover the formula behind engaging and persuasive opening statements. Explore ways to stay in control of the witness during cross-examination. Review best practices for making and responding to trial objections. Get the confidence and insight you need to deliver the perfect closing pitch.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 15, 2:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsEstate Planning: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make
This timely update offers a practical analysis of the recent and proposed legal and tax changes affecting trusts and estates and provides a review of the new tools to adapt to the changing regulatory environment. Provide your clients with the most up-to-date representation: register today! Get an incisive summary and analysis of the tax changes and their implications for existing planning tools. Learn which deductions remain and how to obtain them. Identify planning approaches that no longer help your clients. Gain practical pointers for fixing old trusts. Glean the future of the practice with a practical analysis of the ongoing and upcoming regulatory efforts.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 29, 2:00 PM
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsCivility and Professionalism: The Heart of the Legal Profession
In this indispensable program, our veteran practitioners delve into best practices for maintaining professionalism in today's ever-evolving legal landscape. Uncover practical guidance for balancing transparency and diplomacy in attorney-client communications, find the happy medium between firm culture and personal standards of professionalism, and review the professional - and personal - benefits of pro bono representation. Don't let this opportunity slip by to enrich your knowledge - register today! Explore the effects of AI on attorney professionalism. Gain tips for communicating with opposing counsel, the court, and clients. Determine how to maintain professionalism in different firm cultures. Find out how to turn skills into bridges for professional growth. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 16, 6:00 PM
Best SellerPersonal Injury & NegligenceDriving Personal Injury Damages: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives
To effectively control damages in a personal injury case, you need a full arsenal of strategies - and you need to know what's in theirs. Join experienced plaintiff's and defense attorneys for a full day of insights on negotiating and litigating damages in personal injury litigation. From initial damages assessment to settlement or trial, get the techniques you need to ensure clients get what's fair. Register today! Learn how damages are valued from a plaintiff's attorney and insurance company perspective. Find out how to use discovery to build up (or tear down) claims for damages. Get practical negotiating techniques from both sides of the table. Find out how to get your proof of damages admitted into evidence - and keep theirs out. Discover how to pick a jury that is more likely to award the damages you seek.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 12, 2:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsEveryday Probate Disputes: Family Squabbles, Bickering Beneficiaries, Neglectful Executors, and More
Handling probate cases sometimes feels like herding cats: beneficiaries fight over "unfair" distributions, lay executors mismanage estate assets, documents get lost and destroyed. This legal course is designed to help you tame the chaos. Come away with tips for speeding up the process, preventing interferences, and ensuring equitable distribution. Build your skills - register today! Explore seemingly minor conflicts that can drastically impact the efficiency of probate proceedings. Examine how estates are often mismanaged by family member executors (and what to do about it). Forestall common beneficiary complaints and prevent family feuds from derailing probate. Determine what to do with old debts and missing assets.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 20, 6:00 PM
Best SellerNonprofit LawBylaw Basics: Nonprofit Governance Outlined
What makes a nonprofit's bylaws effective and legally sound? This practical course provides clear guidance on crafting and reviewing nonprofit organizational documents: from organizational structure to internal controls. Learn to develop bylaws that protect an organization's mission, clarify leadership responsibilities, and ensure legal compliance - register today! Understand fundamental bylaw components. Identify potential governance risks. Outline the duties and powers of the board and officers. Set up meeting and voting procedures.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 14, 4:00 PM
Best SellerReal EstateTransferring Real Estate Title
Join us for a concise and practical rundown of deeds and property transfers. Our experienced faculty will show you how to choose the right type of deed, understand how property is vested, anticipate title issues and tax consequences, and more. Learn all the key considerations and how-tos of real estate title transfers - register today! Evaluate the different types of deeds and when each should be used. Learn how to prepare an accurate and valid legal description of property. Explore common deed problems and how they impact the chain of title. Find out how to transfer title from a person to an LLC or trust. Understand the different means by which title can be transferred involuntarily.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 13, 5:00 PM
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