Upcoming CLEs

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs are generally available at no cost to Nevada-licensed or emeritus-certified attorneys who take a pro bono case or volunteer for two Ask-A-Lawyer programs. You can find details and registration for upcoming CLEs below or click here to request access to our library of on-demand CLEs.

Discover services and support for youth preparing to exit foster care

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT
  • Location: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

This in-person CLE will provide an overview of applicable federal and Nevada law governing services and support for youth preparing to exit foster care and transition to independence. The class will cover the role of the independent living caseworker, transition planning, and financial and educational support.

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Learn how to effectively represent abused and neglected foster care children

  • Date & Time: Friday, April 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT
  • Location: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

In Nevada, children are parties to an abuse/neglect case brought by a child welfare agency; under Nevada law, those children have a right to representation by an attorney. This class is an introduction to effectively representing children in foster care. Attendees learn how to establish an attorney/client relationship with clients of all ages. The class also provides an overview of the child welfare system and the life of an abuse/neglect case. Lastly, the class touches upon common issues, including sibling connections, mental health, and delayed permanency.

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Pick up CE-CERT strategies for maintaining emotional well-being

  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PT
  • Location: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Secondary trauma can be a natural by-product of working with traumatized clients and situations. The symptoms of secondary trauma can mirror those of post-traumatic stress disorder. Secondary trauma can lead to challenges in the workplace, decrease staff morale, and increase turnover and burnout. This training will focus on specific skills based on the CE-CERT model (Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma) that are easy to learn, use, and apply so that you may enjoy the legal work that you do with committed compassion and continue to grow and learn with clients who have experienced trauma.

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discover how to increase financial stability for family law clients

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. PT
  • Location: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada & Online via GoTo Meeting

This online and in-person CLE is a practical session designed to help legal aid professionals spot and address retirement division issues in family law cases. Experts will break down the basics of QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Order)—what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate the process to protect clients’ financial futures. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will learn key strategies to ensure their clients don’t miss out on critical retirement benefits.

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Learn how to effectively represent abused and neglected foster care children

  • Date & Time: Friday, June 13, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. PT
  • Location: Online via GoTo Meeting

In Nevada, children are parties to an abuse/neglect case brought by a child welfare agency; under Nevada law, those children have a right to representation by an attorney. This class is an introduction to effectively representing children in foster care. Attendees learn how to establish an attorney/client relationship with clients of all ages. The class also provides an overview of the child welfare system and the life of an abuse/neglect case. Lastly, the class touches upon common issues, including sibling connections, mental health, and delayed permanency.

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Learn how to effectively represent abused and neglected foster care children

  • Date & Time: Thursday, August 21, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. PT
  • Location: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

In Nevada, children are parties to an abuse/neglect case brought by a child welfare agency; under Nevada law, those children have a right to representation by an attorney. This class is an introduction to effectively representing children in foster care. Attendees learn how to establish an attorney/client relationship with clients of all ages. The class also provides an overview of the child welfare system and the life of an abuse/neglect case. Lastly, the class touches upon common issues, including sibling connections, mental health, and delayed permanency. 

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Learn how to effectively represent abused and neglected foster care children

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT
  • Location: Online via GoTo Meeting

In Nevada, children are parties to an abuse/neglect case brought by a child welfare agency; under Nevada law, those children have a right to representation by an attorney. This class is an introduction to effectively representing children in foster care. Attendees learn how to establish an attorney/client relationship with clients of all ages. The class also provides an overview of the child welfare system and the life of an abuse/neglect case. Lastly, the class touches upon common issues, including sibling connections, mental health, and delayed permanency.

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REGISTER HERE