Public Defenders in the State Court

Dear Public Defender Online Community:

Do you still need 2024 CLE credits? The NSBA’s OnDemand CLE platform has more than 160 accredited CLE programs (including more than 45 accredited ethics programs) that you can watch at your convenience.

CLE Opportunities available OnDemand: Based on your areas of practice, here are some titles you might be interested in:

1. Basics of Mental Health Disorders (1 hour of general credit)
2. Crimmigration: A Closer Look at the Intersection Between Criminal Law and Immigration While Representing Noncitizens in Nebraska (1 hour of general credit)
3. Leopold and Loeb – Defending the Imperfect Crime (1 hour of general credit)
4. Mental Health as a Mitigating Factor in the Criminal Justice System (0.75 hours of general credit)
5. Mental Health Disorders in Justice-Involved Clients: A Practitioner’s Perspective  (0.75 hours of general credit)
6. State v. OJ Simpson (1 hour of general credit)
7. The Intersection Between Mental Health Civil Commitment and the Criminal Justice System (0.75 hours of general credit)
8. What Lawyers Should Know about Trauma Informed Advocacy (1 hour of general credit)

Still need Ethics Hours? The NSBA’s OnDemand Platform offers more than 45 different programs that qualify for ethics credit!

Still need live hours? Check the NSBA CLE Calendar for opportunities through the end of the year, including ethics hours!

Logging In: Your login and password are the same as for the NSBA’s website. Once you log in, you can search for CLE opportunities by clicking on the “Course Catalog” tab. You can refine your search results by clicking on the different areas of interest along the left-hand side of the screen. Once you’ve purchased a program, it will be waiting for you in your “My Courses” tab. You have 10 days from the date of purchase to complete the CLE program. A certificate of completion will automatically be generated and emailed to you within 24 hours of when you complete the program.

We appreciate the opportunity to support your professional development. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Henrichs via email at lhenrichs@nebar.com.

Sincerely,

Liz Neeley and the NSBA CLE Team

Liz Neeley, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Nebraska State Bar Association

lneeley@nebar.com

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