Courses

  1. Mandatory New Texas Attorney Ethics Course

    Since 1996, the Supreme Court of Texas requires all newly-licensed lawyers in Texas (including licensed out-of-state attorneys who are newly-licensed in Texas) to complete a four-hour professionalism course, Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas, no later than 12 months after the date of licensure.

    No other course can be substituted to fulfill this requirement.

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    The Noble Lawyer
    Duration:
    1 hour, 22 minutes
    CLE Hours:
    1.50 CLE hours
    Public perception of attorneys is a source of concern for many in the profession. This course explores the issue, its roots and implications.

    Cost: 1.50 Credit or $70.00

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    Conflicts of Interest
    Duration:
    1 hour
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    In this program, you’ll learn how to handle conflicts of interest as they arise — or better yet, steer clear of them in the first place.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Developing Your Professional Reputation
    Duration:
    1 hour, 14 minutes
    CLE Hours:
    1.25 CLE hours
    This course explores how lawyers can develop their professional reputation. It is designed for lawyers of all experience levels, including new lawyers who struggle with these issues and their more senior colleagues who want to provide useful guidance.

    Cost: 1.25 Credit or $60.00

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    Negotiation the Ethical Way
    Duration:
    1 hour, 2 minutes
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Do you need to worry about ethics when negotiating? If so, what rules apply?

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Attorney Disqualification
    Duration:
    56 minutes
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    This program examines the ethics rules related to attorney disqualification.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Legal Ethics in the Information Age: Social Media and Other Pitfalls
    Duration:
    54 minutes
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    How does the internet affect legal ethics? Attorney John Browning examines the ethical issues raised by the internet and social media.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Legal Fees and Legal Fee Contracts
    Duration:
    1 hour, 5 minutes
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Attorney James McCormack provides ethical guidelines for drafting fee agreements and collecting legal fees.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Your Brain on Ethics – How That Thing Between Your Ears Can Lead You Astray
    Duration:
    59 minutes
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    An expert in behavioral ethics and several attorneys reveal how your brain takes ethical shortcuts.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Ethics To Go - Zoom Edition: A Conversation with the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program
    Duration:
    1 Hour
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    In this program, TCLE Executive Director Jonathan Smaby talks to TLAP Director Chris Ritter and TLAP’s Lead Professional Erica Grigg. He discusses with them what TLAP offers, when to call them, and what happens when you do.

    Cost: Starting at $20.00

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    Civility as a Strategy for Effective Advocacy
    Duration:
    1:00:23
    CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    A distinguished panel discusses the benefits of professionalism.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00