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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    Ethics With A Legend - A Conversation With Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    We are excited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics with a special gift for all Texas attorneys!

    Cost: $0.00

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    Grievance and Malpractice Prevention
    Duration:
    1 hour, 14 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.25 CLE hours
    Gain expert advice on avoiding common ethical problems from one of the foremost authorities on legal ethics in Texas.

    Cost: 1.25 Credit or $60.00

  3. Hard Knocks in Little Rock
    Duration:
    45 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    0.75 CLE hours
    Steven Clark was at the top of his career as a state Attorney General when an ethics scandal changed everything. Learn how his fall from grace led to powerful insights about the importance of ethics in an attorney’s daily life.

    Cost: 0.75 Credit or $35.00

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    How Situational Factors Can Subconsciously Affect Your Ethical Behavior
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Our distinguished panel will discuss how implicit bias works, its implications for the legal profession, and what you can do to address it in your professional and personal life. Recorded January 19, 2024.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Implicit Bias – How it Affects Your Practice Without You Even Knowing It
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our thoughts, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. They can be favorable or unfavorable and are activated without a person’s awareness or control. In particular, implicit bias can have a significant impact on the day-to-day lives of lawyers and judges. Our distinguished panel will discuss how implicit bias works, its implications for the legal profession, and what you can do to address it in your professional and personal life.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Implicit Bias – How it Affects Your Practice Without You Even Knowing it (2024)
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    1.00 CLE hours
    Our distinguished panel will discuss how implicit bias works, its implications for the legal profession, and what you can do to address it in your professional and personal life. Recorded January 19, 2024.

    Cost: 1.00 Credit or $50.00

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    Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn at the Movies
    Duration:
    28 Minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    0.50 CLE hours
    Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn

    Cost: 0.50 Credit or $25.00

  8. Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas
    Duration:
    4 hours, 5 minutes
    Ethics CLE Hours:
    4.00 CLE hours

    This course provides newly licensed attorneys with a solid foundation for a successful legal career. It features a discussion on Ethics, Practice Management, Career Killers and a panel discussion, Launching Your Legal Career-Tips for Success.

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    Legal Ethics in the Information Age: Social Media and Other Pitfalls
    Duration:
    54 minutes
    Ethics 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
    Ethics 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