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Accreditation and CLE Rules for Wisconsin
National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a sponsor of CLE activities approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE).
Wisconsin attorneys are required to take 30 credit hours every 2 years including 3 credit hours of Ethics. At least 15 credit hours must be taken in a live format. Ethics hours must be taken in a live format.
Wisconsin attorneys can earn all 30 CLE credit hours with us including 3 credit hours of Ethics using our Online, iOS/Android App, and Live Webinar courses.
WI attorneys that were admitted to practice in odd-numbered years are must complete their CLE by December 31st of every odd-numbered year. WI attorneys that were admitted to practice in even-numbered years are must complete their CLE by December 31st of every even-numbered year. Notwithstanding these rules, all WI attorneys are given an automatic extension until January 31 to complete their CLE.
CLE Courses Available Online & iOS/Android App and with Live Webinars!
General Credits
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About This Course
This is a two part lecture discussing the professional responsibilities of an attorney prior to representation.
The first part of the lecture will discuss solicitation and barratry including ambulance chasing, rules of professional conduct, consequences, and enforcement.
The second part will be a discussion on the importance of engagement letters, what they need to contain, and how they can be used to reduce the risk of malpractice claims.
