The Sections and the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA)
The Sections offer members a greater voice in the programs of the State Bar and up-to-date information on developments in particular fields of law. Join one or more of the State Bar Sections today
California Solo and Small Firm Summit
Save the date for the State Bar of California’s 2012 Solo & Small Firm Summit set for June 21-23 in Long Beach.
The Summit is the event of the year for California’s Solo and Small Firm practitioners and law office staff. The annual 2-day program is designed by the State Bar of California to offer strategic solutions for the practice of law and the management of your legal business. The Summit features power networking events, legal education classes, business management course, and more – all designed to promote a thriving law practice. For more information, see Solo and Small Firm Summit.
Complimentary Ethics CLE from The State Bar of California
Are you aware that The State Bar of California is currently offering 6 hours of complimentary online education providing participatory MCLE credit in the area of Legal Ethics?
See our current complimentary offerings below, including online CLE or podcasts for participatory credit, and articles with tests for self-study credit in the categories of Legal Ethics and Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse or Mental Illness. For information about the requirements and how to file your compliance, see MCLE.
April 2012: This month's featured program is provided by the Intellectual Property Law Section.
Attorneys and the Internet -- Ethical Considerations for Modern Practitioners
Technology continues to expand its presence in our lives, to the point of pervading the practice of law. The world wide web, personal computers, networks, cell phones and email all impact modern legal practice. This program reviews some of the issues facing attorneys in this landscape. Some of the issues explored include use of cell phones, interaction with the world wide web, use of email and other forms of reliance on technology.
Complimentary Online MCLE for Participatory Credit
Client Trust Accounting
1.5 hours of participatory MCLE credit, all of which may be applied toward Legal Ethics
Presented by The State Bar of California Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
Online Program
Ethics in Limbo: Practical Issues for Lawyers as Changes in the Law Regulating Lawyers Continue
1.5 hours of participatory MCLE credits, all of which may be applied toward Legal Ethics
Presented by The State Bar of California Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
Online Program / Podcast:
Ethics and Loan Modification
1.5 hours of participatory MCLE credits, all of which may be applied toward Legal Ethics
Presented by The State Bar of California Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services
Online Program
Ethics Update 2010: Significant Developments in the Law of Lawyering
1.5 hours of participatory MCLE credits, all of which may be applied toward Legal Ethics
Presented by The State Bar of California Committee on Professional Competence
Online Program
Complimentary MCLE Articles and Tests for Self-Study Credit
The Proposed New and Amended Rules of Professional Conduct
1 hour self-study credit, all of which may be applied toward Legal Ethics
Presented by The State Bar Office of Professional Competence
A “Charging Lien” as an Adverse Interest Under Rule 3-300 of the Rules of Professional Conduct
1 hour self-study credit, all of which may be applied toward Legal Ethics
Presented by The State Bar Office of Professional Competence
Stress, Depression, and Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
1 hour self-study credit, all of which may be applied toward Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse or Mental Illness
Presented by The State Bar Lawyers Assistance Program
The Sections and CYLA Are Now on Facebook and Twitter
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Social media, anyone? The Sections and the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) now have a page on Facebook and a new Twitteraccount, where we can keep you up-to-date on our latest news and events.
We're also looking forward to interacting with a wider community, and reaching out to people who are not currently members.
We invite you to "Like" us and follow our "Tweets".
And by the way, the CYLA definition of "young" is any California attorney under the age of 36 or in their first five years of practice.
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The California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office
Published by The State Bar of California
Available for sale now! See the Sections Bookstore for more details.
As a sole practitioner or the head of a small firm, you must act as so much more than just CEO; you also must also wear the hats of Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Director, Chief Technology Officer, and more. The California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office is your personal executive team:
Please note: The charts referenced in the book are available here: Opening a Law Office Charts.
Upcoming Programs
For a full list of upcoming CLE programs, see the CLE Calendar.
Online CLE & Self-Study
The Sections offer ongoing opportuntities for continuing legal education credit:
Online Participatory CLE
State Bar Online CLE for Participatory Credit: It'’s fast, it's easy, it's relevant, and it’s time! View Section programs over the internet for participatory MCLE credit. Our catalog contains over 550 individual seminars totaling more than 650 hours of online CLE with 125 individual seminars in the areas of Ethics, Elimination of Bias and Detection / Prevention of Substance Abuse. Includes 450 seminars done by California attorneys for California attorneys. Programs are offered at both modem and broadband connection speeds, and provide participatory CLE credit. For a complete catalog of courses, click HERE.
Self-Study CLE
Online articles from Section publications are available for self-study MCLE credit. Each article is worth 1 hour of self-study credit. It's easy ... read an article and then take a 20 question quiz. The answers and justifications are available immediately upon submitting the quiz. You can earn up to 12.5 hours of self-study credit per reporting period. For more information, see our online catalog of articles.
Versa-Tape Company has a large library of DVDs and audio cassettes of educational programs sponsored by the State Bar of California and all of the State Bar Sections. For a detailed list of available programs, visit versatape.com, select MCLE Self-Study Tapes and search by your area of interest. For information, call 626-791-8907 or 800-468-2737, or visit versatape.com.
For participants with special needs, please contact the State Bar of California Office of Meeting Services at 415-538-2210 or TDD 415-538-2231 for hearing impaired.
Sections Bookstore
In addition to our regular publications such as journals and other member benefits, the Sections also publish materials available for sale to all lawyers and the general public. The bookstore includes publications by the Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section, the Business Law, the Intellectual Property Law Section, the Litigation Section, the Real Property Law Section, the Trusts and Estates Section, and more. For more information, see Sections Bookstore.
Important Information About My State Bar Profile
Section Members, have you set up your My State Bar Profile password yet? If not , make it a priority. My State Bar Profile allows you to access the Members Only Areas of those Sections to which you belong, update your State Bar of California address or record, and more. You can create your profile by going to www.calbar.ca.gov/members.
Other News
To see the agendas of recent and upcoming Section Executive Committee Meetings, see Sections Agendas.
The State Bar of California and the State Bar Sections are State Bar of California-approved MCLE providers.