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How to Plan Your First CLE
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JENA G . EMORY Copeland , Stair , Valz & Lovell LLP jemory @ csvl . law
26 January / February 2022
Planning your first CLE on your own can be a daunting task . Not only do you need to consider the requirements of the Georgia Bar to get your CLE approved for credit ; you also need to actually plan the program and coordinate speakers . This article will discuss the four basic steps to planning a CLE : ( 1 ) identifying a topic , ( 2 ) selecting speakers , ( 3 ) planning the program , and ( 4 ) applying for CLE credit .
Identify a Topic
The first step is identifying a topic . There are a myriad of topics to choose from . You can select an update on a specific area of law , best practices for taking a deposition or trying a case , an examination of the differences between in person and virtual mediations or emphasize the importance of mental health . If you are planning a CLE for an organization , the ideals of that organization should be the driving force