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The CT Bar Institute, Inc. is a non-profit provider of high-quality Continuing Legal Education for the Connecticut legal community. Our programs are presented by Connecticut lawyers, for Connecticut lawyers. You can review the steps for creating a successful CLE and complete a CLE planning form through the link below.

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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 23
    Environmental Law Section Meeting (SEN240923)
    Virtual via Zoom
    Monday, Sep 23 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
  • Sep 23
    Board of Governors Meeting (CBG240923)
    Zoom Video Meeting
    Monday, Sep 23 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
  • Sep 24
    Labor & Employment Law Section Meeting (SLE240924)
    Café Amici
    1640 Whitney Ave
    Hamden, Connecticut
    United States
    Tuesday, Sep 24 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
  • Sep 24
    Veterans and Military Affairs Section Meeting (SVM240924)
    Officer's Club at the State Armory
    360 Broad Street
    Hartford, Connecticut
    United States
    Tuesday, Sep 24 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
  • Sep 25
    IOLTA/Law Office Management (EDU240925)
    Hawthorne Inn
    2421 Berlin Tpk.
    Berlin, Connecticut
    United States
    Wednesday, Sep 25 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Join us at the Hawthorne Inn for a delicious breakfast buffet provided by Casa Mia, followed by three hours of crucial IOLTA and law practice management continuing legal education. Members of the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and Statewide Bar Counsel along with a former member of these offices and current practitioner will provide a comprehensive review of law office management and IOLTA best practices, including: an overview of the Rules of Professional Conduct and changes, major challenges, audits, what disciplinary counsel do, and how to protect/defend against disciplinary action.

Upcoming CLE Courses

  • Sep 25
    IOLTA/Law Office Management (EDU240925)
    Hawthorne Inn
    2421 Berlin Tpk.
    Berlin, Connecticut
    United States
    Wednesday, Sep 25 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Join us at the Hawthorne Inn for a delicious breakfast buffet provided by Casa Mia, followed by three hours of crucial IOLTA and law practice management continuing legal education. Members of the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and Statewide Bar Counsel along with a former member of these offices and current practitioner will provide a comprehensive review of law office management and IOLTA best practices, including: an overview of the Rules of Professional Conduct and changes, major challenges, audits, what disciplinary counsel do, and how to protect/defend against disciplinary action.

  • Sep 26
    Like-Kind Exchanges: A Practitioner’s Guide to 1031s (EDU240926A)
    Webinar -CLE Pass Eligible
    Thursday, Sep 26 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Attendee will learn why investors exchange, critical deadlines, debt/equity requirements, types of exchanges, recent developments and the role of the Qualified Intermediary.

  • Sep 26
    LinkedIn for Boomer Lawyers (EDU240926B)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    Thursday, Sep 26 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    This session will address why boomer lawyers need to be active on LinkedIn, how to explore their brand telling “why I do what I do” and how to ask others to comment “how well” they do their “why.” Our goal: portray our best attributes and earned skills, so others will choose to engage with us vs. the competition. Time will be allocated at the end for Q&A.

  • Oct 09
    Strategic Planning for Law Firm Success: Building a Profitable and Sustainable Practice (EDU241009)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    Wednesday, Oct 9 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Are you ready to take your law practice to the next level? Join us for an essential CLE that will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to build a profitable and sustainable law firm. In this dynamic session, you’ll learn how to create a powerful business plan tailored to the unique challenges of running a law firm. Discover the key components of strategic planning, including setting clear goals, optimizing your team and processes, and driving growth while managing risk. We’ll also explore the 4 C’s of intangible capital—human, structural, customer, and social—and how to leverage them to increase your firm's value. Plus, learn how to implement a rhythm of relentless execution to ensure accountability and consistent progress.

  • Oct 18
    What Great Lawyers Do at Mediations (EDU241018)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    Friday, Oct 18 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Learn about the seven essential steps every lawyer should be taking in a mediation.