General CLE Information

HOW TO REGISTER for CLE Programs: EMAIL: registrations@azbar.org CALL: registration hotline 602.340.7339 FAX: 602.271.4930 or 520.623.9974 MAIL: CLE, SBA, 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016-6266 HOW TO ORDER CLE Publications: EMAIL: clepublications@azbar.org CALL: 602.340.7320 or 520.623.9944 FAX: 602.271.4930 or 520.623.9974 MAIL: CLE, SBA, 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016-6266

CLE General Information

The State Bar offers more than 100 "live" seminar titles each year, some offered in multiple locations. The seminars have a wide range of legal topics and their formats vary from lecture to panel to audience participation. In addition to live seminars, we offer self-study DVD's and audio CD's, online seminars, and live webcasts.

Registration rates vary depending on the format of delivery. For live seminars, rates typically are $35 per hour, well below the national average. Programs that feature national speakers, or programs that use new technology may be priced a bit higher. We are always cognizant of keeping our costs low in order to provide the most affordable CLE offerings.

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CLE Program Policies

Online Seminar/Webcast/CLEtoGo Policies

Cancellations must be in writing and faxed to the CLE department at 602.271.4930 or email registrations@staff.azbar.org and include the word "Cancel" in the subject line.  Cancellations for webcasts must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the seminar. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to a webcast.  You will be given a refund of the seminar fee paid, minus a $25 administrative fee.  Vouchers cannot be issued.   If you are unable to view the webcast the day of the program, you will have one year to view it.  Transfers from a live seminar to the webcast may be made less than 48 hours prior to the program start time. We're sorry, but transfers will not be granted after the program start time.

Online seminars, webcasts and CLEtoGo downloads must be purchased through our website: www.my.azbar.org/cle.  To pay by check, print the online form and mail it with the check to the State Bar.  Purchase orders cannot be used for online, webcast or CLEtoGo registrations.  You will not be registered or have access to the program until we receive payment.

Live Seminar/Teleseminar Policies

Cancellations must be in writing and faxed to the CLE department at 602.271.4930 or email registrations@staff.azbar.org and include the word "Cancel" in the subject line.  Cancellations must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the seminar.  You may choose to receive (1) a voucher in the amount of 100% of the seminar fee paid, good at most upcoming State Bar of Arizona CLE seminars; OR (2) a refund of the seminar fee paid, minus a $25 administrative fee. No refunds or vouchers will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the seminar.

Last-minute registrations will only be accepted by telephone up until 24 hours prior to the program. Payment must be made in advance or at seminar check-in (except government registrations, see below).  At-the-door registrations will be accepted if space and materials are available. Seminar dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please consult the website (www.myazbar.org/CLE) or call 602.340.7322 or 520.623.9944 to verify seminar site and time.

Government registrations should be accompanied by a copy of the purchase order or warrant which begins the payment process. If registering by phone, the purchase order or warrant must be brought to the seminar.

By registering for this program, I grant permission to the State Bar to use photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of my participation in this event or related activities for their legitimate purpose without remuneration.

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Special Programs

CLE by the Sea

Each July we present programming over four half-days at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. Several seminar tracks are available on trial practice and transactional topics. In the past, courses have been held in the areas of Probate, Family Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Law, Workers' Compensation, and Foreclosures. A three-hour ethics seminar is also presented, the entire four-seminar package qualifies for up to 15 hours credit, the full yearly MCLE requirement.

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Publication General Information

The State Bar publishes comprehensive substantive law books. State Bar CLE Books are professionally produced legal publications, written by highly respected Arizona lawyers and judges. The books, ranging in length from 130 to more than 1,200 pages, are reviewed for organization and substance by our staff and editorial review committee. Most major publications are professionally edited and indexed. Books are supplemented regularly.

The State Bar of Arizona publishes books on Arizona law as a member service. Unlike for-profit operations, the State Bar spends only a modest amount on packaging, marketing and "window dressing." Our emphasis is on substance, so we invest our resources in editing, cite checking, and professionally indexing our books. The prices for State Bar books reflect our nonprofit philosophy. Although we do not share the cost advantages of national publishers who print and sell thousands of copies of a book, we try to keep our prices at a reasonable level through careful cost control procedures. We also rely in large part on volunteer authors and reviewers to donate their valuable time and expertise to help us serve you.

• Delivery and Rush Service
  Although you should allow two weeks for delivery, most books and products are in stock and are sent out within two working days. By request, most orders can be sent out by Federal Express for an additional charge. Simply call, charge your order, and request "Rush Service."

• Return Privileges
  Return privileges apply on all books and products. If for any reason you are not satisfied with a book or product, simply return it in undamaged, unmarked condition within 30 days. Your money, less shipping and handling, will be refunded promptly. Note: We strongly recommend that you use UPS to ensure that we receive your package undamaged and to verify delivery.

• Feedback and Suggestions
  Do you have an idea for a new CLE Book or a suggestion for improving an existing one. Have you found an error in one of our books? Would you like information on becoming an author or reviewer of a State Bar CLE book? Email your comments or requests to http://mce_host/Ilona.Kukan@staff.azbar.org.

 

Publication Supplements

The State Bar supplements its books on an as-needed basis. If you own a State Bar CLE book you will be notified by invoice when a supplement has been published.  When you order a publication from the State Bar, your purchase includes the past supplements.

LOISLAW Professional Law Library Arizona Series

Many of the State Bar's CLE Books are also available on Loislaw and Fastcase. You can search multiple books at once, click on pop-up footnotes and supplements, and if you subscribe to the Loislaw Professional Library, move instantly from a citation in a book to the full text of the cited Arizona statute. For more information, go to http://www.loislaw.com/ or http://my.azbar.org/fastcase/.

The Loislaw and Fastcase Arizona law libraries contains Arizona primary law in the following databases. The databases are duplications of the law received from the Arizona Courts, Legislature, Office of Administrative Law or other sources.

• Supreme Court case law from 1925 to present (from January 1998 the new official paragraph numbering is also included)
• Court of Appeals case law from 1965 to present (from January 1998 the new official paragraph numbering is also included)
• Court Rules (State and Federal)
• Arizona Statutes
• Current Acts
• Administrative Rules
• Arizona Bar CLE Publications +
• Hyperlinks to all cited state and Federal case law, statutes and administrative rules
• Cite checking for cases and statutes

  CLE Seminar Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities Laws are constantly changing. In order to maintain their "license in good standing" all attorneys are required to keep themselves updated on the most current legal guidelines, regulations and procedures. The State Bar of Arizona conducts classes, lectures, workshops and seminars covering all areas of law that attorneys must attend on a regular basis. There are a variety of marketing opportunities at each of our seminars and lectures including vendor booths as well as break-out and meal sponsorships. For specific information, call Lisa Bormaster Fontes Advertising Sales Manager State Bar of Arizona 602.340.7230 Specialization Credits Some programs offer specialization credits for Arizona attorneys. Currently, self-study programs are not applicable for specialization credits. However, keep an eye out for online programs released over the next year, as many of these will be focused toward the specialization areas. For more information on specialization areas: http://www.myazbar.org/Members/legalspec.cfm MCLE Rules Since 1989 Arizona attorneys have been required to complete 15 credit hours of continuing education every year, and each attorney is responsible for keeping his or her own records of courses attended. The CLE Department is not the same as the MCLE department. The CLE department is the largest provider of continuing legal education programs in Arizona, while the MCLE department is the office to which you must report your credits earned each year. The CLE department does not approve courses for credit, nor does it report credits to the MCLE division. For more information on Arizona's MCLE requirements and RULE 45. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education, of the Rules of the Supreme Court Of Arizona, see: http://www.myazbar.org/Members/legalspec.cfm How to Register for CLE Programs: http://my.azbar.org/ web site EMAIL to registrations@staff.azbar.org CLE Hotline at 602.340.7339 PHONE CLE Registrar in Phoenix at 602.340.7322 or Tucson at 520.623.9944. FAX with credit card or purchase order information to 602.271.4930 or 520.623.9974. MAIL to CLE Registrar, State Bar of Arizona, PO Box 53099 , Phoenix, AZ 85072 Always be sure to include the following information when registering for any CLE program: Attendee's Name Firm Name Date and Name of Seminar Attendee's Bar Number Phone and Fax Numbers Payment Information (credit card, warrant or PO number) How to Order CLE Publications: CALL in 602.340.7318 in Phoenix or 520.623.9944 in Tucson. MAIL to CLE Publications, State Bar of Arizona, PO Box 53099, Phoenix, AZ 85072 EMAIL an order request clepublications@azbar.org PICK UP at the Arizona Bar Center in Phoenix, but please call ahead. We'll have the materials and your receipt ready for you or your runner. Always be sure to include the following information when ordering CLE publications: title of the publication, videotape or audiotape amount of the order (including sales tax, postage & handling) payment (enclose a check or credit card information)