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October 20, 2008
Attend CLE's as a law student?
ABSOLUTELY! Attending continuing legal education classes as a law student is a wonderful way to network. The benefits are quite obvious, but to sum it up, by attending CLE's you:
1. Meet attorneys practicing in an area you're interested in. During breaks or over lunch you have the opportunity to meet your neighbors, and breaking the ice is a no-brainer - just start talking about the seminar!
2. Learn the latest developments in a particular practice area. Use CLE's as an opportunity to figure out if certain practice areas interest you or not.
3. Build your resume. Attending CLE's can show dedication and enthusiasm for a specific area of law. Consider adding an "Additional Legal Education" section to your resume and listing relevant CLEs.
Locally, both the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association offer CLEs. If you are not already a member of these organizations - JOIN! Membership as a law student is FREE! Even better, as a law student member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association you can attend CLE seminars free of charge. Take a look at their CLE calendar for upcoming events. The Ohio State Bar Association allows its student members to attend one free CLE class per year. Charges for additional classes will be based on the "newly admitted lawyer" rate. OSBA's CLE calendar can be found here.
Do not miss these fabulous opportunities to get out there and network!
Posted by cld30 at October 20, 2008 03:09 PM