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West LegalEdcenter at the U.S. Department of Justice
The US Department of Justice Office of Legal Education is pleased to have partnered with West LegalEdcenter, the largest, most current source for CLE content online. West LegalEdcenter delivers relevant, up-to-the minute legal education from the leading local, state and national CLE providers at no cost to you. For questions regarding access to West LegalEdcenter, please contact your Internal DOJ/OLE Administrators.
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No other CLE Provider can match the breadth and depth of programs and services included with your West LegalEdcenter subscription.
Comprehensive content
West LegalEdcenter provides access to premier content providers that go beyond traditional CLE offerings. These content libraries cover the full range of topics, complimenting any in-house programs. Content offerings cover the substance of law; legal practice skills, such as pretrial motions and cross-examination; business skills, such as time management and delegation; and more. Also choose from hundreds of programs in business and career development to satisfy your organization’s professional development needs.
In addition, many DOJ produced programs are available through West LegalEdcenter. Simply click on the DOJ Programs tab once you are logged in.
Current resources
You can rely on West LegalEdcenter to deliver current, high quality training that meets the most stringent standards. Our up-to-the minute programming will always be the most current and relevant available online:
- 65% of programs have been produced in the previous 24 month
- Over 100 live webcasts are offered each month on hot topics and legal issues as they emerge
- Practice areas are added and updated continuously to reflect emerging trends in the legal industry
Convenient training
Accessing West LegalEdcenter programs and materials – at the office, from home, or while traveling – couldn’t be easier. The convenience and ease of West LegalEdcenter allow you to work smarter and deliver substantial cost savings to your organization’s bottom line.
Finding a live program that fits your schedule is easy, because West LegalEdcenter hosts over 100 live webcasts every month. Plus, our thousands of on demand programs allow you to complete programs at your convenience.
Our improved course viewer expands to full screen and lets you add notes, bookmark sections for review, and post comments. The viewer is compatible Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and most Android devices. Apple users can download and complete on demand programs using our free CLE Mobile app for iPhone or iPad.
Customized program notifications
You may sign up to receive email notifications of upcoming hot topic programs relevant to your particular practice area and receive program recommendations based on your profile.
Accreditation and verification services
West LegalEdcenter has programs that are available for credit in every state that has MCLE requirements. With immediate access to the Certificate of Completion at the end of the program, you are not required to spend additional time and effort to acquire this necessary paperwork. Provided electronically, the certificates are stored and accessible to print or download at your convenience under your profile. West LegalEdcenter also reports attendance and pays all fees for states that allow us to do so.