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.
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.