Upcoming New York CLE Courses
Legal Research & WritingNY SpecificPractical Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys
You've passed your bar exam and have been admitted! Now you just need to get caught up on all the state, local, and firm-specific best practices; adopt effective client bedside manner; and seamlessly fit into your firm's culture. We've got you! This fast-paced practical skills guide will help you get the essentials down. From effective client management to legal research, drafting, and problem-solving, our experienced New York attorney faculty will offer their hard-won practical advice to get you up to speed. Register today! Tackle problems with confidence: learn how to work through challenges and act as part of the team. Build a solid foundation for each case you handle with legal research and reasoning tips from the pros. Learn the official and unspoken rules of communication with supervising attorneys, the court, and third parties. Build lasting attorney-client relationships with practical guidance on counseling clients. Learn how to navigate the murky waters of ADR and courtroom etiquette.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 13, 1:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsNY SpecificNew York Legal Ethics for Newly Admitted Attorneys
Being a fresh New York lawyer is tough. Not only are you expected to learn the ropes and impress your supervisors and higher-ups, but you also need to do so while navigating a minefield of ethics issues. This online seminar will show you how to apply legal ethics principles in real-world practice and avoid common new lawyer mistakes. Don't let slipups in your early years create a blemish that will last on your record forever; get the cautionary guidance you need to steer clear of ethical pitfalls so you can focus on learning the practice of law. Register today! Learn how to avoid getting enmeshed in a tangle of unanticipated conflicts. Discover what you can and should never share with family and friends. Get ethical and practical guidance for protecting confidential and privileged information in today's world.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 12, 1:00 PM
Law Practice ManagementNY SpecificLaw Practice Management 101 for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys
Are you ready to make the transition from law student to lawyer? Designed specifically for newly admitted New York attorneys, this practical online seminar prepares you for the unique challenges of the legal profession. Improve your time management skills, demonstrate best practices when using technology in legal practice, and adapt your current lifestyle choices to tame stress. Don't miss this opportunity to build your knowledge. Register today! Review key federal and state court procedures. Identify the dos and don'ts of law practice management. Uncover practical guidance for utilizing technology in the firm. Formulate strategies for managing stress. Look at recent malpractice cases and avoid the mistakes of other lawyers. *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 + OnDemandJun 11, 1:00 PM
Best SellerNY SpecificTrustsNew York Estate Planning 2025: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make
This timely practice 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, 1:00 PM
NY SpecificTrustsNew York Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps
This step-by-step practical instruction offers essential knowledge of probate processes and best practices for handling each unique case effectively. Learn how to tackle crucial first steps; handle the personal executive; gather, value, and distribute all assets; and successfully complete the final accounting and tax returns. Arm yourself with the foundational knowledge and best practices you need to ensure a smooth administration from start to finish. Register today! Don't overlook anything important: confidently navigate critical first steps. Understand executor powers, duties, responsibilities, and compensation guidelines. Learn how to effectively marshal and inventory all assets. Pick up tips for validating, prioritizing, and satisfying creditor claims. Get practical guidance for post-mortem planning, trust administration, and tax hurdles. Put the decedent's affairs to rest by making distributions, filing the final tax return, and completing the final accounting. Discover how to litigate deed contests, lost or contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, and more.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 5, 1:00 PM
NY SpecificPersonal Injury & NegligenceNew York Personal Injury Case Law and Statutory Updates
Don't let outdated knowledge put you and your clients at a disadvantage! In this online seminar, join our faculty as they offer expert commentary on the latest developments, emerging trends, and pivotal changes shaping personal injury law in your jurisdiction. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or new to the field, this event will provide you with invaluable insights to navigate the evolving legal terrain. Better equip yourself to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead - register today! Navigate the shifting sands of liability and immunity. Get up-to-date guidance on what constitutes an adequate pleading. Keep abreast of trends in damages awards to better evaluate case potential. Stay updated on how courts are evaluating causation. Explore the latest interpretations of UM/UIM policy language. Review rulings that are reshaping how electronic medical records are requested, reviewed, and produced. Evaluate evolving standards for establishing the foundation of evidence.
Live Online + OnDemandAug 4, 1:00 PM
Construction LawNY SpecificNew!New York Construction Law From Start to Finish
Whether you are new to the construction practice or are looking for a comprehensive refresher, this online seminar will cover multiple issues that must be taken into consideration in the realm of construction law. Join our experienced faculty as they cover a broad, basic overview of the construction process; the fundamentals of construction contracts and key provisions; the basics of insurance; and the impact changes and delays can have on a construction project. Don't miss this opportunity to build your skills in construction law - register today! Learn the roles of all parties involved in the construction process. Discuss the critical elements that need to be included in comprehensive construction contracts. Discuss how mechanic's liens work and how to properly file a lien. Walk through the fundamentals of insurance and its importance in construction. Learn how delays can impact a construction project and how to work through them if they arise. Run through the claims process in construction cases.
Live Online + OnDemandJul 14, 1:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsLaw Practice ManagementLegal Research & WritingNY Specific3-part Training PathBridge the Gap: A Complete Free Series for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys
From tackling your first trial to battling imposter syndrome, your first couple of years in the legal profession are bound to be filled with ups and downs. Are you ready for it? Designed specifically for newly admitted New York attorneys, this insightful three-part series provides you with tips and tricks for successfully transitioning from law student to lawyer. Review key rules and decisions governing attorneys' professional obligations, refine your legal research and writing skills, come away with essential guidelines for avoiding malpractice and litigation, and demonstrate best practices for handling cybersecurity issues in legal practice. Satisfy your new attorney requirements and build your knowledge - register today!
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Best SellerFamily LawFamily Law Tune-Up 2025
Don't let your knowledge or skills get rusty! Join our savvy faculty as they focus on pressing topics in family law practice. From artificial intelligence to nontraditional assets and income, we'll help you stay on top of current trends, technologies, and legal updates so you can provide clients with up-to-the-minute legal advice. Register today! Explore how changes promised by the Trump administration may affect family law. Speed up financial document analysis and family law agreement drafting with legal AI. Address gig economy, influencer income, and freelance work in support calculations. Get practical tips for tackling financial issues for aging clients in divorce. Review the latest legal approaches to parental alienation (resist-refuse). Check the misuse of technology, including electronic spying, cyber harassment, and more. *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 9, 2:00 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 SellerInsurance LawInsurers' Duty to Defend, Duty to Indemnify, and Insurance Bad Faith
Build your understanding of these crucial aspects of insurance law! Our experienced faculty will dive into insurers' duties and responsibilities, factors that can cause disagreements over coverage and defense obligations, and scenarios that give rise to issues of bad faith. Make sure insurers comply with their legal obligations and foster fair and efficient resolution of claims - register! Determine how to move forward when the insurer's interests and views on defense strategy diverge from the insured's. Anticipate potential consequences when the duty to indemnify is breached by the insurer. Review issues at the intersection of the duty to defend and duty to indemnify. Understand what conduct gives rise to a valid bad faith claim against an insurer.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 9, 5:00 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 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 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
Upcoming New York CLE Courses
Stay ahead in your legal career with our Upcoming New York CLE Courses. NBI offers a range of expert-led seminars and workshops designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments and practices. These courses are perfect for fulfilling your continuing education requirements while gaining valuable insights and practical knowledge.
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