CLE: Interns, Externs, and Clerks - Training, Supervision, and Professionalism Issues
Get a better understanding of how to achieve the maximum benefit from employing interns, externs, and clerks! Supervising law students is challenging in today’s diverse and fast-paced legal market. Different learning styles, level of competencies, and workplace expectations require supervising attorneys and law firms to develop effective supervision techniques to ensure a productive experience for all involved. Don’t miss this opportunity on April 19, 2018 to get the information you need on how to train and supervise interns, externs and clerks, as well as the professionalism issues that can arise. Topics include: best practice tips for recruiting, training, and managing interns, externs, and law clerks; an overview of the ABA requirements for interns/externs; an overview of adult learning styles; how to work with disabilities that may impact learning and employment productivity; suggested supervision plans and techniques; and the ethical issues to consider when inviting an intern/extern to work in your law practice.
The program is presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admissions, and Competence. It qualifies for 2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit.