Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Free CLE Webinars

June 2026 Free CLE

June 3:
* Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work (Illinois). By PILI.
 June 4:
June 9:
* Feeling Crispy? Burnout Is an Ethics Problem You Can't IgnoreBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 11: 
Put a Little Prep in Your Step: Trial Readiness Essentials for Litigators. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 16:
June 17:
* From Claim to Closure: Guiding Clients Through Settlement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 18:
* AI Tools and Technology for Legal Aid and Pro Bono. By Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI).
June 22:
* Comparing Global Privacy Laws. By Washington State Bar Association.
June 23:
Trust, But Verify: Ethical AI Use in Legal Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 24:
June 25:
* Researching Experts and Judges By LexisNexis.
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs.
June 30:
* Legal Lunchbox Series: Financial Expert Essentials. By Washington State Bar Association.

July 2026 Free CLE

July 1: 
* Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work. By Public Interest Law Initiative.
July 2:
July 8:
* Beyond Prompting: What Happens When AI Starts Doing the Work. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
July 9:
* Chart Attack: Audit Trails in MedMals and Nursing Home Cases. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
July 14:
July 15:
* Mic Drop: Summations That Stick. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
July 16:
July 23:
July 29:
* Cliff Diving, Estate Edition: Don’t Let Your Clients Go Splat. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
August 12:
August 13:
August 19:
* AI & The Record. By Veritext.
August 20:
August 25:
August 27:



Monday, June 1, 2026

June 3: Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work

PILI Logo Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work
PILI Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series
Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT.
Register Now!

Those working in legal aid and pro bono are often tasked with processing the intense pain, trauma, and challenges facing their clients. Despite available resources, many legal professionals lack adequate support for managing the vicarious trauma that can arise from this work. This program will explore the nature of vicarious trauma and provide strategies for addressing its impact within the legal field.

Credit:
Attendees will receive 1.0 hour of Illinois MCLE Mental Health & Substance Abuse Credit, subject to approval. Advance registration is required.
Cost + Commitment:
These Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series programs are free, but advance registration is required, and we ask that you do at least one of the following over the next 12 months:
  • Answer two Illinois Free Legal Answers questions for every hour of CLE credit.
  • Sign up for one shift at a Self-Represented Litigant Help Desk (Third, Sixth & Tenth Circuits).
  • Take one pro bono case through PILI with the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network or Conflict of Interest Referral Panel.
  • Take one pro bono case through Land of Lincoln, Prairie State, or another local legal aid organization.
Speakers:
  • Helen Skinner, JD, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
  • Tatiana Duchak, JD, Licensed Clinical and Professional Counselor.

 

June 3: Proceed, Counselor: Appellate Practice in New York State and Federal Courts

Description:
This program offers a practical overview of appellate practice in New York’s state and federal courts, covering key procedures from noticing an appeal through briefing and oral argument, along with tips to help trial lawyers navigate the appellate process.

Title:
Proceed, Counselor: Appellate Practice in New York State and Federal Courts

Date And Time:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1–2:30 PM ET | Noon–1:30 PM CT | 11 AM–12:30 PM MT | 10–11:30 AM PT


Speaker:
Jacquelyn Mouquin, Esq.

Credit:
1.5 credit hours in New York (Professional Practice).
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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