Tuesday, January 6, 2009

CLE

We've been having computer trouble here at the SwindleHouse. Fortunately, the offending laptop is still under warranty. It's an HP. Among other troubles (i.e. five keys have gone missing), it shuts off at random.

Charming.

Today I signed up for my annual twelve hours of continuing legal education. In an effort to economize, I will be attending a two-day grab bag of one-hour courses. Most of the classes are pretty standard--direct and cross examination, opening statements, intro to IP law, recent Fourth Circuit decisions about employment law.

But some of the classes are more . . . what's the word . . . horizon-broadening?

For example:

North Carolina Lawyers in Recent Books, "a review of recent NC books that deal with lawyers and their work--discussing and evaluating the authors' and their characters' understanding and insights into law practice and their relevance to today's legal world.

Dealing with the Press, "you will never have to say 'no comment' again. This session is a practical guide on how to prepare for and handle newspaper and TV interviews. The presentation will include what to expect from reporters, how to recognize and avoid common traps, how to craft and deliver your message and tips for on-camera interviews."

This is going to be terrific!

4 comments:

Jamie said...

Those sound far more interesting that some of the CLEs that I've attended recently...

Joan said...

Oh GOSH I hope they make you role-play. You'll be so overwhelmed by bad Beehive memories as well as the fulfillment of your desire to be on those infomercials... I can't wait to hear how classes go!

Cyndie said...

You're in luck, Joan! At least two of the classes threaten to make us role play. I'm really hoping for some case studies, though.

Jenny said...

Sounds fun! Good for you.