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Illinois State Bar Association Law Ed Programs Accredited in Illinois

You may have many choices for CLE, but as an ISBA member, you benefit from the Member Advantage--the best value for the best price. You can earn credit through live programs or through our FastCLE Store.

Be sure to read this information about MCLE credit, registration and fees before registering for a program. You may also call the CLE registrar at 800-252-8908 or 217-525-1760.

LAW ED Calendar

Fred Lane's ISBA Trial Technique Institute
Spring Semester: February - June 2008
CHICAGO
ISBA Regional Office. (For more information go to www.isba.org/trial/ or call 312-726-8775.)

August 2008

Thursday & Friday, 8/14/08 & 8/15/08 - Bloomington
Education for Attorneys in Child Custody Matters – VIDEO REPLAY

Friday, 8/22/08 - Chicago
Passed the Bar Now What? An Overview of Civil, Criminal and Family Law Basics

September 2008

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9/4/08 - 9/6/08 - St. Charles
4th Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference

Friday, 9/12/08 - Chicago
Housing Issues for the Elderly Client

Friday, 9/19/08 - Chicago
New Trends in Quality Healthcare Standards and Reimbursement Regulation

Thursday, 9/25/08 - Chicago
Recent Developments in State and Local Tax

October 2008

Friday, 10/3/08 - Chicago
An Anatomy of Criminal Sexual Assault:  Useful Points Relating to Its Investigation, Prosecution and Defense

Friday, 10/10/08 - Collinsville
An Anatomy of Criminal Sexual Assault:  Useful Points Relating to Its Investigation, Prosecution and Defense

Saturday, 10/11/08 - Springfield
Nuts and Bolts: Representing Your Client in Drivers Licensing Issues at SOS - 2008

Thursday, 10/23/08 - Chicago
Expert Witnesses-A Primer

Friday, 10/31/08 - Collinsville
Divorce Basics for Pro Bono Attorneys

Date TBD - Collinsville
Veterans Legal Issues: Employment and Re-Employment Rights, Health and Education Benefits, Illinois Laws and Resources

*For specific details, please check the rule in the state you are reporting to. See "MCLE credits" under registration information for more information.

Our CLE Pledge

We will provide ISBA members with the most affordable, convenient and effective CLE to meet their practice needs!

Affordable - Just $135* for most full-day programs and $100* for half-day programs ($25 for first-year attorneys). Join the sponsoring section and save $10 on each of the section's programs. Plus you get an additional $10 discount if you register ONLINE a week or more in advance.

(*Late Registration $150 full day and $115 half-day--if received later than one week [seven days] prior to the program)

Convenient - Live programming in locations throughout the state, as well as on-line and through CD products as the MCLE rules permit.

Effective - Programs tailored to meet your needs-hot topics, updates, master's courses-all aimed at helping you practice more successfully