November 20, 2006

Continuing Education

I can't remember when the powers that be instituted the requirement of continuing legal education. That requirement is not a bad thing. I have taught some courses and received credit toward the continuing education requirement. And I've taken courses that have been helpful because I was an acting judge for a number of years. I learned all about radar and laser speed detection devices, which has helped tremendously in my day-to-day driving. Also, I learned about machines to measure blood alcohol, which has helped me in defending DUI cases.

So, I can't say that the continuing legal education requirement imposed on lawyers is a useless exercise that is a way for some organizations conducting the seminars to make money, as some lawyers complain.

Anyone can apply to the state supreme court to be certified to put on seminars ... and get continuing education credit ... and get paid. I'm thinking about applying to put on a seminar. Here's the schedule that I propose for the seminar that I want to conduct:

LITIGATION SEMINAR
  • 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00 Welcoming Remarks
  • 9:15 Judge Judy -- Part 1
  • 9:45 Judge Alex
  • 10:15 Morning Break
  • 10:30 People's Court
  • 11:00 Lunch (on your own)
  • 1:00 Judge Joe Brown
  • 1:30 Judge Judy -- Part 2
  • 2:00 Judge Maria Lopez
  • 2:30 Afternoon break
  • 2:45 Judge Mathis
  • 3:15 Eye For an Eye
  • 3:45 Cristina's Court
  • 4:15 Judge Hatchett
  • 4:45 Concluding Remarks

    Of course, I will get a lot of flak about this schedule from some groups ... divorce lawyers, for one. I understand their concern; so, at 11:00 a.m., Judge Toler from Divorce Court will make an appearance for an additional 1/2 hour of CLE credit for those so inclined to attend.

    Posted by Bill at November 20, 2006 06:03 PM
    • Comments

    Amusing Bill. I've taken to watching Judge Judy when I exercise. There are many times when I want to enter the court room, take over the sound, and begin broadcasting an account of her judicial indiscretions.

    Am I off base?

    Posted by: Joel at November 21, 2006 03:00 PM

    As long as you have all the rudest, most condescending people on Earth in one Holiday Inn conference room, please give them e-coli, won't you?

    Posted by: Kyle at November 25, 2006 02:50 PM