The Valparaiso University School of Law has offered thoughtful continuing legal education courses for over 30 years. Our goal has always been to provide programming that meets a specific need, particularly for the young attorney.

As early as 1992, the  American Bar Association’s MacCrate Report on Legal Education and Professional Development noted that the new lawyers needed additional instruction in five skill areas deemed essential throughout a wide range of legal practices: legal research, factual investigation, communication (writing), counseling, and negotiation. The sentiments of this report have been reinforced and expanded in the more recent Carnegie Foundation book, Educating Lawyers; Preparation for the Practice of Law (2007).

In response to this need, because Valparaiso’s School of Law has exceptional strengths in these skill sets, the law school will offer expanded continuing legal education (CLE) courses in 2009-2010. All courses will take place on the campus of Valparaiso University. Specific building locations and course times are listed with each course.

COURSE SCHEDULE
How to Conduct Effective Legal Research on the Web, December 5, 2009
Objectives and Resources for Federal Income Tax Research, January 16, 2010
Researching Emerging Issues in Family Law: Paper and Electronic Sources, March 5, 2010
Crafting Superior Legal Correspondence: The Essence of Good Client Communication, April 30, 2010
Techniques to Enhance your Oral Presentations, May 1, 2010

REGISTRATION
To register and pay by credit card, please call Annie MacDonald at 219-465-7851. You may also download the registration form and fax it with your payment information to 219-465-7808. If you wish to mail in your registration, please send it with your check to Valparaiso University School of Law CLE, 656 S. Greenwich St., Valparaiso, IN 46383, attention Annie MacDonald.

CONTACT
If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Medlock:
Tel. 219-465-7832 / 1-800-262-0656
Fax. 219-465-7808
E-mail: Stephanie.Medlock@valpo.edu