Do you offer any complimentary CLE programs?

Yes, we offer a variety of complimentary and reduced-fee programs, including:

• CLE Now! online courses - Many programs are available to the public; select programs are specially designated for ABA Members.
• ABA Connection - An archive webcast of the ABA Connection program is available on a complimentary basis to ABA Members via CLE Now! (ABA Members pay a $9.75 line charge to participate in the live ABA Connection teleconference.)
• ABA-CLE Monthly Podcasts
• Member-benefit programs with reduced or complimentary rates for sponsoring section members. Click here for more information on member-benefit programs.

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How do I obtain scholarship information?

Scholarships to defray tuition expense for ABA Center for CLE programs are available upon application on a program-by-program, case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to public interest lawyers, government lawyers, full-time law professors, and solo or small firm practitioners of limited means. Click here for more information and to complete a scholarship request for a specific program. Please allow up to 1 week for processing. Scholarship applications must be received at least two weeks before the program start date. You will be notified prior to the program if your application is approved. A minimum fee may be charged on all approved scholarship applications to defray expenses.

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Do I have to be an ABA member to participate in a CLE program or buy one of your CLE products?

No, most ABA-CLE programs and products are available to the legal community at large. Special discounts do apply if you are an ABA member or a member of the ABA entity sponsoring the program. Click here to view the full range of benefits and services available to members and to join the ABA. Select CLE Now! programs, including the online archive of ABA Connection programs, are specially designated for ABA Members

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I’d like to register for one of your programs and I see that there are special rates for section members.  How do I find out if I’m entitled to the special discount?

Your My ABA page will give you a list of all the sections and other ABA entities of which you are a member.  You can also sign up for new sections, divisions, forums, and other entities to take advantage of immediate discounts on live events and products produced by the entities, and to receive periodicals, newsletters, reports, and other publications that are included with your membership. Log into the ABA Web site and visit your My ABA page.

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How can I find upcoming programs on topics relevant to my practice area?

As the central resource for CLE within the ABA, the Center for CLE produces a wide range of programs with ABA entities. Visit the ABA-CLE Calendar to find a complete listing of upcoming programs produced by the ABA Center for CLE. Visit the ABA Online Calendar to find a complete listing of all upcoming ABA events.

If you would like to receive monthly notification of upcoming ABA-CLE programs in your practice area, click here to sign up for one or more practice-specific editions of ABA-CLE Newsflash.

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I registered for a program, but now I’m busy that day and cannot attend the program.  Can I cancel my registration and get a refund?

Please contact the ABA Service Center at 800.285.2221 to cancel your participation in an ABA-CLE program. Cancellations and refunds will be honored as follows:

Click here for cancellation information for Teleconference/Videoconference Registrants

Click here for cancellation information for National Institute Registrants

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I signed up for a teleconference/webcast, but I haven’t received the course materials yet. When will I get them? 

Course materials for teleconferences, videoconferences, and live webcasts are generally available 3-5 business days before the program, and are posted on the program confirmation and course materials page in PDF format.  You can access the confirmation and course materials page for the program at the URL provided in your confirmation e-mail. 

Course materials require Adobe Reader®.

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I attended a recent program and paid for it with my personal credit card.  I need to get an invoice so that my firm will reimburse me.  How do I get an invoice?

Contact the ABA Service Center at 800.285.2221 to request an invoice and have your order number, ABA ID, event code, event title, and event date ready.

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Will the program be presented again or available as a recording?

Most programs are recorded and available as audio CDs, DVDs, online courses, audio downloads and/or video downloads two to three weeks after the program. Audio CD and DVD packages can generally be pre-ordered through the ABA Web Store.  A link to the recording can generally be found on the description page for the live program. To find a recording of the live program, search by the live program title or keyword.You can also use the Advanced Search to search by topic or sponsoring entity. You can also contact the ABA Service Center at 800.285.2221.

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Can the audio CDs be played in any CD player? Are the written materials included on the CD?

Audio CD packages produced by ABA-CLE are audio CDs, similar to music CDs, and can be played in any CD player, including your computer, home stereo, portable CD player, or in your car. In contrast, MP3 CD-ROMs can only be played on your computer or in a MP3-compatible CD player.

The written materials are printed for your convenience, and are not included on the audio CD.

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Can DVDs be played on my computer? Are the written materials included on the DVD?

DVD packages produced by ABA-CLE can be played in a regular DVD player like you might have in your home or a portable DVD player. These DVDs can also be played on your computer as long as you have a DVD-ROM drive and decoder. They cannot be played in CD-ROM drives.

The written materials are printed for your convenience, and are not included on the DVD.

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We purchased an audio CD [DVD] package from the ABA Web Store. Can more than one attorney in our firm listen to the program? Is there an additional fee for each use?

Audio CD and DVD packages produced by ABA-CLE can be used by more than one attorney and there is no additional fee for each subsequent use. Many firms and organizations purchase our products for their libraries and allow attorneys to "check out" the audio CD or DVD and the accompanying written materials, listen to or watch the program, and then return the program to the library for other attorneys to use. Attorneys can earn self-study credit in accordance with their state rules and regulations and complete the necessary CLE certificates/confirmation for their individual use.

Some firms also like to use our products for group in-house presentations to their own attorneys, where multiple attorneys listen to or watch a program together. This is perfectly acceptable and requires no additional license or permission to use the audio CD or DVD in this limited use; state MCLE rules generally require that each attorney present have access to his or her own copy of the course materials at the time of the program. The ABA holds the copyright on these written materials, so they cannot be copied or reprinted without the ABA's permission, but ABA-CLE does offer bulks discounts for additional course materials for these types of in-house presentations. Please contact the ABA-CLE products manager if you are interested in purchasing course materials or in-house presentations.

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Does ABA-CLE offer any downloadable programming or podcasts?

ABA-CLE offers several downloadable services.

• ABA-CLE monthly podcast series
• ABA-CLE career resource series
• Downloadable audio and video CLE products available for purchase via the ABA Web Store

Click here for more information on the many downloadable offerings from the ABA.

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Do downloadable CLE programs and online courses include course materials?

All downloadable CLE programs and online courses include course materials in PDF.  However, many downloads offered by the ABA are not CLE programs and do not include course materials or qualify for CLE credit because of state MCLE rules on minimum length of presentation the requirements for accompanying written materials.  Please review a program's or product’s description page for clarification on whether a program or product includes PDF course materials and whether CLE credit is available.

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Can I purchase the written materials from a program?

Course materials from selected ABA-CLE National Institute programs are available for purchase via the ABA Web Store.

Course materials for teleconferences and videoconferences are not available for individual purchase, but are available as part of the audio CD package, online course, and downloadable audio or video programs (i.e., podcasts/MP3 downloads).  Visit the ABA Web Store to search our current selection of audio and video products.  Audio CD and DVD packages include printed course materials.  Streaming online courses and downloadable courses include PDF course materials. 

Please contact the ABA-CLE products manager if you are interested in purchasing course materials in bulk for in-house presentations to five or more attorneys.

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Can I photocopy the written materials from a program?

The ABA holds the copyright on program written materials. You may not photocopy or otherwise duplicate or redistribute written materials or audio or video content from ABA programs without written permission from the ABA.

Please contact the ABA-CLE products manager if you are interested in purchasing course materials in bulk for in-house presentations to five or more attorneys.

To request permission to reprint excerpts, please contact the ABA Copyrights & Licensing Department.

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Are transcripts of live programs available?

Transcripts of ABA-CLE programs are not available for purchase; however, you can purchase a recording of most ABA-CLE programs, complete with the written course materials, in a variety of different formats, including audio CDs, DVDs (if the live program was videotaped), streaming online courses, and downloadable audio or video versions of most ABA-CLE programs. Visit the ABA Web Store to search our current selection of self-study products.

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I am hearing [speech] impaired. Are there any services that can help me participate in a videoconference/teleconference/webcast?

ABA-CLE programs webcasts and videoconferences are offered via simulcast teleconference. The Telecommunications Relay Service(TRS)offers participants with hearing or speech disabilities the option to participate by placing the call via their service. Simply dial 711 if you have the proper equipment already.

TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers – generally telephone companies – are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user. Click here for more information on the services offered by the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS).

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My organization is presenting a CLE program. Does the ABA have a list of individuals who could serve as speakers for the program?

The ABA Center for CLE, on behalf of the Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, maintains the Women and Minority Speakers Bureau, a clearinghouse for minority and women CLE faculty, providing referrals for notable speakers in their area of legal expertise.

ABA entities and other CLE providers outside the ABA can search the database to find speakers by practice area, locale, firm size, and more.

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I’m interested in being a speaker for a CLE program. Who should I contact?

The ABA Center for CLE, on behalf of the Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, maintains the Women and Minority Speakers Bureau, a clearinghouse for minority and women CLE faculty, providing referrals for notable speakers in their area of legal expertise.

Each individual ABA entity that sponsors a program with the Center is responsible for choosing the faculty for its program.  Decisions about faculty and speakers are generally made by members of the entity’s CLE or education committee.  Please contact the ABA-CLE Deputy Director of Programming for further information..

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We’re interested in sponsoring an upcoming program.  Do you have any sponsorship opportunities available?

Sponsorship, exhibitor, and/or advertising opportunities may be available for programs produced by the ABA Center for CLE, depending on the nature of the program. Please contact the ABA-CLE Deputy Director of Programming to inquire about a specific program.

How do I participate in a teleconference or live audio webcast? Do I need any special equipment?

You don't need special equipment to participate in a teleconference or live audio or video webcast. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail containing the Web site address for the program’s confirmation and course materials page. This page will provide instructions for accessing the teleconference or live audio webcast. You can choose your method of participation (phone or webcast) after you register, and can even make your choice on the day of the program.

Teleconference Access

You can participate via teleconference with a telephone from any location (either land line or cell phone). Your program confirmation e-mail and the confirmation and course materials page will provide dial-in instructions for accessing the teleconference and instructions for accessing the live webcast.  After the live program, you can access an archived webcast of the program from the program confirmation page for up to 30 days after the event.

Webcast Access

On the program confirmation page, click “Listen to Webcast” or “Watch the Video Webcast” link when the program starts (you can log in up to one half hour early).  Complete the participant profile form and click submit. 

System requirements to access a webcast:

• Internet access (broadband recommended)
• Soundcard
• Windows Media Player installed (available here at no charge)
• Pop-up blockers disabled

Test your system and play a sample clip prior to the program

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What’s the difference between a teleconference, audio webcast, video webcast, and videoconference? Do I need special equipment to participate in a videoconference?

Access Method	Description	Requirements
Teleconference	Listen to a live program via telephone	Telephone line
Audio Webcast	Listen to a live program over the Internet	Computer with Internet access (broadband recommended) and sound card, Windows Media Player
Video Webcast	Watch and listen to a live program over the Internet	Computer with Internet access (broadband recommended) and sound card, Windows Media Player
Videoconference	Watch a program live via your organization's videoconferencing equipment	Videoconferencing equipment and ISDN lines. Contact ABA-CLE for more information.

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What do I need to listen to or watch an online course? Do I need any special software or equipment?

ABA-CLE offers online courses in a variety of formats that have different requirements.  A program’s description, registration, or page in the ABA Web Store will indicate whether any special software is required such as Windows Media Player or RealPlayer.

System requirements for audio and video online courses available for purchase via the ABA Web Store

• Internet access (broadband recommended)
• Soundcard
• Windows Media Player (available here at no charge)
• Pop-up blockers disabled
• Click here to test your system:

Course materials require Adobe Reader®.

System requirements for text-based online courses available for purchase via the ABA Web Store

View system requirements for the Advanced Writing for Lawyers with Gary Kinder series and the Title Transfer & Title Insurance Online Skills Training Series.

System requirements for CLE Now! complimentary online courses

• Internet access (broadband recommended)
• Soundcard
• Windows Media Player (available here at no charge) or RealPlayer (available here at no charge)

The description and log-in page for each program indicates which media player (Windows Media or RealPlayer) is required. You can test your system here:

• RealPlayer test: If you have RealPlayer installed and your system is working correctly, you will hear a message from ABA-CLE.
• Windows Media Player Test: If you have Windows Media Player installed and your system is working correctly, you will hear a message from ABA-CLE.

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I get an error message or am otherwise unable to listen to the program when trying to listen to a CLE Now! program. What should I do?

If you continue to have trouble after downloading the latest version of RealPlayer, please check with your IT department to determine if a firewall is blocking access to the file.  Please contact your network administrator or IT department before adjusting any network or proxy settings on your machine.

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Do I need any special software to listen to a podcast or MP3 download?

To listen to a CLE podcast or MP3 download (also known as downloadable audio and video courses), you must have a media player (Windows Media Player, Quicktime, RealPlayer, iTunes, etc.) installed on your computer to download the file, listen to the file, or transfer the audio program from your computer to a portable digital media device such as an iPod® or Zune® MP3 player.

To subscribe to a podcast and receive automatic updates when new episodes are released, an RSS reader, iTunes or similar application, or an RSS-capable Internet browser is required.    Click here to learn more about RSS feeds from the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center.

Please view your media player's help file or instructions for assistance with playing the MP3 file or transferring it to a portable MP3 player.

CLE podcasts and MP3 downloads include written course materials in PDF format, which require Adobe Reader®.

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