In a constantly evolving legal landscape, staying current is essential. The Social Law Library’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs provide legal professionals with the insights, tools, and knowledge they need to grow. Over the past year, we’ve hosted 66 diverse, high-quality CLE programs that attracted 6430 attendees from 43 states.
Award-Winning CLE Webinars
We’re proud to be a multi-year winner of “Best Continuing Legal Education Provider” in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Reader Rankings. Our commitment to high quality and affordable legal education continues to earn the trust of legal professionals across the Commonwealth and beyond.
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A Broad Range of Legal Topics
Our CLE programs span a wide range of practice areas, including but not limited to:
- Administrative Law
- Appellate Practice
- Artificial Intelligence and the Law
- Bad Faith Litigation
- Business Law
- Consumer Law
- Criminal Law
- Depositions
- Employment Law
- Evidence
- Family Law
- Guardianship
- Housing Law
- Immigration Law
- Lawyer Well-Being
- Legal Writing & Research
- Search and Seizure
- Sexual Exploitation & Assault
- Tax Law
- And More!
Whether you’re sharpening litigation skills or exploring emerging tech in law, there’s a webinar for you.
Program Highlights
Some of our most popular and impactful offerings this year included:
- Homicide Trial Issues Series
- Consumer Law Series
- Search and Seizure Series
- Family Law Year in Review Series
- Criminal Law Year in Review Series
- New Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure 14-14.4 Criminal Pretrial Discovery
- Standards of Review
- Federal Legislative History
"This program, and this series, is a must for anyone practicing criminal law."
– Homicide Series attendee
"Very thorough review of the recent caselaw. So interesting to hear the judge's reactions to the decisions."
– Year in Review attendee
“Enjoyed the fast flow of information and numerous examples.”
– Search and Seizure attendee
“Panelists were very insightful and shared experience on objections and best practices.”
– Standards of Review attendee
CLE by the Numbers
Here’s a snapshot of the year of CLE webinars at the Social Law Library:
- 66 CLE programs offered
- 6430 attendees
- Attendees from 43 states
- 294 faculty members, including 66 judges
- 62.5 CPCS credit hours offered
- 14 free programs, including several on lawyer well-being
What Attendees Are Saying
Legal Writing Program
"Really enjoyed this! There was so much I didn't know that I didn't know."
"Should have learned this 40 years ago."
Consumer Law Series
"You do a good job presenting the issue but also providing practical application and tips."
Summary Process Training
"Such an amazing panel of knowledgeable professionals. Excellent materials. Will attend other events."
Massachusetts Legislative History
"Judge Sacks' presentation is very helpful. Absolutely needed to hear a judge's perspective of relying on legislative history."
Evidence
“Very engaging presentations. Speakers were excellent. It was a real treat to hear them talk about evidence.”
“I liked that the cases are mostly recent and show development of thinking on these issues.”
Looking Ahead
We have a dynamic lineup of upcoming CLEs. Here’s a preview of what’s to come:
- Witch Trial Walk
- Lawyer Well-Being: Substance Use Disorder
- Divorcing for Love and Trusts: Elder Law Spousal Asset Protection
- 30A Administrative Law Appeals CLE
- Evidence Series
- 4th Amendment Program
- Animal Law
- Chapter 93A
- Six Part Family Law Series
- Buy Low, Sell High & Marry High, Divorce Low: Property Division and Alimony in a Volatile Market
- Sexual Assault Case Issues – Pre- Trial & Trial
- Massachusetts Guardianship Association Series
- Robert's Rules of Order
- Search & Seizure
- Preserving the Record / Standards of Review
- Prison Law
- Federal Legislative History
- Forensics
- Community Corrections
- And More!
Stay tuned—dates and registration details will be announced soon.
Tell Us What You Want to Learn
We’re planning future programs, and we want your input.
What topics or practice areas would be most valuable to you?
Submit your suggestions to Michael Saporito at msaporito@socialaw.com.
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