“Learning The Ropes" is a practical skills CLE for new admittees to the Oregon State Bar and lawyers entering private practice in Oregon. The seminar was held Wednesday through Friday, November 17-19, 2021.

The CLE includes information on developing a successful practice and avoiding legal malpractice; practical tips from lawyers and judges; advice on setting up effective office systems; ethics tips; presentations by lawyers working in various practice settings and areas of law; mental health and substance use education; and segments that fulfill your Introductory Access to Justice MCLE requirement. Attendance at the full program will satisfy all of the MCLE requirements for new admittees’ first reporting period. The entire agenda is available here.

Below is a complete list of the CLE sessions for Learning the Ropes 2021.

Use the Tables Below to Watch Each Session!

Day 1

Title Resource Area
LTR 2021: Business Law/Business Transactions Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Civil Litigation/Civil Motion Practice Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Criminal Law Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Family Law Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Lawyer Well-Being Cle Class View
LTR 2021: PLF Overview and Introduction to Claims and Risk Management Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Regulation of Lawyer Conduct in Oregon Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Tips, Traps, and Tools for Successfully Navigating Negotiations and Professional Relationships Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Estate Planning and Administration; Guardianships; and Conservatorships Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Courtroom Primer Cle Class View

Day 2

Title Resource Area
LTR 2021: Essential Guide to Practice Management Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Success Tips for Joining a Firm Part I Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Success Tips for Joining a Firm Part II Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Pro Bono, Legal Aid, and Other Tools to Reach Justice for All Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Professionalism: Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Solo Success: Staying the Course Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Solo Success: Launching Your Own Practice Cle Class View

Day 3

Title Resource Area
LTR 2021: Access to Justice: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Practice Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Alternative Dispute Resolution - Mandated and Voluntary Cle Class View
LTR 2021: Courtroom Do's and Don'ts Cle Class View