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CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Training Mandatory for Attorneys

By Sharon Meit Abrahams
July 01, 2024

When the term "attorney training" comes up, many immediately think of teaching young lawyers fresh from law school.  Frank Sheppard the managing partner at, Rumberger Kirk emphasizes, "Training needs to begin when they are young lawyers, and that learning never has an end date." The training and professional development of attorneys at every level is a cornerstone of law firm success, spanning from their first day to retirement.

State law bar associations mandate Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for attorneys to ensure that legal professionals remain informed of the evolving laws and to maintain a high standard of professional competence. CLE requirements aim to hone specific skills not typically covered in law school. Unfortunately, "how to be successful" is not taught in law school nor approved as a CLE topic.

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