NYSBA Bridge the Gap 2016

Bridging the Gap 2016 offers newly admitted attorneys a foundation in the practical skills, techniques and procedures that are essential to the practice of law covering a wide array of topics. 

Focusing on practical aspects of many topics not covered in the traditional law school curriculum, Bridging the Gap offers newly admitted attorneys an easy and convenient way to satisfy the 16.0 transitional CLE credit hour requirement. 

In 2016, this program will be offered March 23-24, 2016, August 9-10, 2016 and November 30-December 1, 2016. 

Agenda includes: 

• Drafting a Basic Will for a Client
  
• Family Law 101 | Client Counseling, Separation Agreements, Child Support, Custody and Visitation
  
• New York Civil Practice and Procedure Update
  
• Effective Writing Techniques for the New York Attorney Plain English, Clarity, Concision
  
• Ethics in the Digital World and What You Need to Know about Attorney Advertising in New York
  
• "I've Been Arrested for DWI" - What to Do When You Get that 3:00 a.m. Call
  
• Ethical Issues in Dealing with the Alcoholic Client
  
• Consumer Bankruptcy 101
  
• Intellectual Property 101 | Patents and Trademarks
  
• Automobile Litigation | No-Fault in NYS | What You Need to Know
  
• Top 25 Things You Need to Know about Business Immigration Law 
  

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