Getting Started with Online CLE

May 17th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

online CLEIf you’ve just bought online CLE courses via our website, here’s a brief, informative guide intended to aid you in navigating through the A to Z of CLE online:

Go to our homepage, available at marinolegalcle.com, and click ‘Login’ at the top of the homepage. Your “Username” is your e-mail address that you used during registration and your “Password” is the one that you created during registration.

Once successfully logged in, scroll to the ‘View My Courses’ link in your user account and click the ‘Purchased Online’ link. Clicking this link will take you to a page which lists all of your courses purchased online.

In order to take a course, click the ‘View Video’ button or ‘Listen to Audio’ button depending on how you’d like to experience the course. TOP TIP: Keep note of the codes read aloud during the lecture in order to retrieve your certificate of completion when finished the course.

As soon as you have completed a course (and made a note of all the relevant codes), click the ‘Get Certificate’ button. Clicking this button will result in your being prompted to enter the codes, as well as complete a course evaluation. From there, you will be redirected to a page where you can print your certificate.

Find more details about all of our online CLE courses and ‘bridge the gap’ weekends at MarinoLegalCLE.com.

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On Law Day

May 1st, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Law | Lawyer | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

new york cleWhile to some of you today is simply the first day of May, others are celebrating Law Day, an observance which encourages the people of the U.S. to reflect on the role of the law in the initial formation of the country, as well as its continued importance as a cohesive agent in society.

Sounds great, right? Well, this is actually more of a contentious issue than it may first seem. While most will agree law is an essential element in upholding the structure of a functional society, Law Day is considered by many to be a cloaked attack on leftist beliefs and values.

Law Day was initially introduced by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, in an attempt to dissuade citizens from celebrating May Day, a day of remembrance to commemorate workers the world over who were killed or oppressed in their struggle for better wages or working conditions.

With that said, Law Day is often celebrated nowadays less in terms of what it opposes, as what it supports – that is, the crucial significance of the law in protecting human rights and ensuring justice is delivered.

Why not celebrate Law Day by signing up for the most convenient way of satisfying your CLE requirements? We offer a wide range of ‘bridge the gap‘ courses as well as online CLE courses.

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The Top 6 Reasons for New York CLE

April 24th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

online cleWhile New York continuing legal education requires the expense of a certain amount of time and money, both the hours and dollars invested are certainly not going to go to waste. Here are the six top reasons for fulfilling your New York CLE requirements:

  • A person with a higher education and career level has a higher earning capacity
  • A person with a higher education and advanced certification will be selected for employment over those who do not have these qualifications
  • Those who continually learn new things in their chosen practice are much more valuable employees, and are therefore more likely to enjoy job security at their workplace
  • Those who continually learn tend to have a higher level of responsibility and greater degree of job satisfaction
  • An employee who does not consistently learn will in time lose their skills, find that their knowledge is outdated, and will eventually fall back in their career
  • A person who actively makes the commitment to continually learn remains competitive in a tough job market; this is especially important in today’s economic climate

If you were in any doubt before, these reasons should make the importance of CLE plain to see. Professionals who do not actively engage in consistent learning, will eventually lose out to those who do. Don’t get left behind, find more info on a variety of CLE courses and packages, including ‘bridge the gap‘ weekends, at MarinoLegalCLE.com.

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The Top 5 Law Schools of 2012

April 17th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

online cleContinuing on from last week’s compilation of top job-hunting tips for newly admitted attorneys, we thought it might be useful to take a broader look at the link between education and employment. This week, we bring you the top law schools to attend when it comes to landing a job.

During the past couple of years, the American Bar Association (ABA) has dramatically increased its efforts to glean information from law schools on the topic of job placement. The ABA’s findings break down the types of jobs graduates have secured, and whether they are full-time, long-term or short-term positions.

Here are the top 5 law schools when it comes to graduates securing full-time, long-term employment:

  • The University of Chicago Law School saw 94.9% of its 215 2012 graduates in bar passage jobs
  • Following close behind was the University of Virginia Law School; of its 364 graduates, 344 secured bar passage jobs
  • The University of Pennsylvania Law School nigh on tied with Virginia, with 94.4% of its 270 2012 graduates achieving full-time, long-term jobs that require bar passage
  • Rounding out the top 5 and following very close behind were Columbia Law School (at no. 4) with 93.4% of its graduates securing full-time, long-term jobs and Stanford Law School at no. 5 with a rate of 91.2%

If you’ve managed to secure a full-time, long-term position – congratulations! Ensure you keep up to date with NY continuing legal education by either gaining credits through online CLE or partaking in a convenient ‘bridge the gap‘ CLE weekend.

Source: Law.com

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Job-hunting Tips for Newly Admitted Attorneys

April 10th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Legal Assistance | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

online cleThough the economic recession began its downward spiral in 2008, we are still feeling its far-reaching effects here in NYC, and further afield. If you chose law school as a ‘safe bet’ i.e. a means of gaining an education in a profession conventionally considered much more employable than, say, liberal arts, you may now be sorely disappointed as a newly admitted attorney with depressingly few prospects.

With that said, there are still plenty of opportunities for newly qualified legal professionals eager to get their foot in the door; you simply need to know where to look:

  • Certain areas of law are currently flourishing due to the aftermath of the economic crisis; bankruptcy litigation,  civil litigation and employment litigation are all hot topics.
  • Legal roles pertaining to the areas of science and technology are growing in number with the demand for lawyers specializing in intellectual property law increasing exponentially
  • It’s also essential to fulfill all NY continuing legal education requirements so as to ensure your status as a legal professional is valid. This is easily done with one of our ‘bridge the gap’ courses, which offers a convenient way in which to gain New York CLE credits
  • Pro bono work is also another way in which to gain valuable experience as a lawyer, while also making a positive contribution to society

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Connecticut Not So Keen on CLE

April 3rd, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

online cleDespite the general consensus that continuing legal education is beneficial for the legal system and those operating within it, certain US states still refuse to get on board. Of the total fifty US states, a majority of forty-six currently require that all attorneys, newly admitted and veterans alike, partake in CLE. The state of Connecticut, however, refuses to acknowledge the potential benefit of CLE, citing several reasons for its decision not to adopt Mandatory (or Minimum) Continuing Legal Education Rules (MCLE).

Law.com reports that some of the main reasons for the Connecticut Bar Judicial Branch’s refusal to adopt MCLE were:

Financial burden: Judicial Branch members argued that the introduction of CLE would be too expensive, even though credit can be obtained for teaching or publishing articles in legal publications, thereby reducing the cost incurred by having to enroll for several courses, as well as in spite of the fact that legal professionals constitute a high earning group.

Potential swindling: Another reservation Branch members have is that a certain demographic of CLE participants will cheat, but as Law.com points out, swindlers will be swindlers and there will always be a certain percentage of the population hell bent on personal gain and perfidy.

Of course, whatever about the small minority refusing to accept the benefits of CLE, the state of New York requires all attorneys partake in New York CLE. Whether you are in search of ‘bridge the gap’ courses, or are a veteran intent on gaining your credits through online CLE, learn more about NY continuing legal education by contacting us here at Marino Legal.

 

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The History of CLE

March 25th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

new york cleMarino Legal NY continuing legal education courses may be thoroughly contemporary, but did you know the history of continuing legal education in America dates all the way back to the nineteenth century?

The idea of CLE in its modern form did not emerge, however, until the post-World War II period when such courses became exceptionally important for attorneys who returned from serving during the war and undertook ‘refresher’ courses, designed to re-acquaint them with the legal practice and to inform them of legal developments which had taken place while they were absent.

By 1947, the concept of CLE had gained enough attention to prompt the partnering of the American Bar Association and the American Law Institute in order to organize a systematic development, and expansion, of CLE across the nation.

This partnership was known as ALI-ABA and succeeded in making significant progress in terms of popularizing the opinion that continuing legal education was essential for legal practitioners. Arguably the most important developments made by ALI-ABA were hammered out during the conferences known as Arden House I, II and III, held in 1958, 1963, and 1987, respectively. These milestone conferences developed a framework for CLE in each state, for attorneys at every stage of their professional career.

Learn more about securing the best possible New York CLE in this day and age – call Marino Legal at 212-249-3779!

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FAQs Answered for Newly Admitted Attorneys

March 20th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

new york cleSome of our previous posts on making the transition from law school graduate to fully proficient practicing lawyer shed considerable light on ‘bridging the gap’ but there are always new questions to be answered.

In this post, we will address some of the questions most commonly posed by newly admitted attorneys in the process of fulfilling CLE requirements:

How do I find conveniently located CLE courses?

The CLE Board unfortunately does not maintain a list of individually accredited courses. Newly admitted attorneys can check with local bar associations or other organizations to inquire if they provide New York CLE courses. The Accredited Provider List is also a useful resource in this respect, listing the names and details of several providers of NY continuing legal education including Marino Legal.

Is it possible to fulfill CLE requirements through audiotapes, online courses, or other nontraditional formats?

The short answer is no; unless granted special permission to do otherwise by the New York State CLE Board, newly admitted attorneys must fulfill their CLE requirement in live, traditional classroom settings or by attendance at fully interactive video conferences which have been pre-approved by the CLE Board for use by newly admitted attorneys.

Can I earn credit for writing a legal article, or by teaching at a CLE program?

No; only experienced attorneys may receive CLE credit for such activities.

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NYCLA Evidence Law Package

March 13th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Legal Assistance | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

bridge the gapEvidence is at the core of all legal cases, swaying juries one way or another, whether scarce or present in abundance. If you are eager to learn more about the role of evidence in trials, while also satisfying your NY continuing legal education requirements, then look no further than our Evidence Law package.

Adapted from the NYCLA 2nd Annual Day of Evidence, this 14-credit (11.00 General; 3.00 Ethics) course allows attendees to learn from some of the foremost experts in the legal field, teaching them winning techniques and strategies for use when trying personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal and matrimonial cases.

Topics covered in this course will include objections i.e. when it is appropriate to object to evidence in a trial, timing of objections and the importance of precision when objecting.

Other areas to be addressed include electronically stored or computer generated information (“ESI”), and how it can be employed as a veritable cache of related evidence with the potential to be dispositive, or at the very least helpful in proving one’s case, or defending a party. Also discussed will be the problems associated with this form of evidence including its ease of fabrication and manipulation.

Additionally, attendees will hear from a sitting Circuit Court judge and seasoned litigators as they offer tips and techniques on communicating in court. Currently available for the reduced price of $249, those interested in an evidence law-based New York CLE course can sign up now for a savings of 41%.

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Exploring Legal Restrictions on Artistic Expression

March 6th, 2013 | Posted by cilliano in Education | Law | Lawyer | Marino Legal - (0 Comments)

bridge the gapAre you interested in combining your passion for art with your legal expertise? Do you need to fulfill your NY continuing legal education requirements, as well?

Why not consider immersing yourself in the fascinating world of artistic expression and associated legal issues? Our course entitled ‘Coloring Within the Lines: Restrictions on Artistic Expression’ will not only see you gain 1 credit in your effort to satisfy New York CLE requirements, it will also introduce you to the need-to-know legal issues surrounding art and exhibitions.

Taken from the seminal program, 3rd Annual Art Litigation and Dispute Resolution, this course centers on artistic freedom, controversial exhibitions and the types of art which generate strong public and/or governmental reactions. Panelists involved will discuss municipal efforts to limit or somehow inhibit artistic expression, whether through restrictions on funding or permits, as well as the legal right of municipalities to regulate exhibitions at museums, including a case study of the Sensation case (an exhibition of Young British Artists’ controversial work in 1999) involving the Brooklyn Museum and the City of New York.

Some other topics to be addressed include censorship, controversial art and museum deaccessioning policies, with the main debate focusing on whether museums should be self-regulating or subject to external control. For just $40, this course is available to those seeking to combine a love for the arts with an interest in legal issues such as censorship.

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