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Continuing Legal Education

BBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs offer in-depth training in a number of practice areas. Each seminar covers significant trends and topics while providing practical knowledge and core skills to help you develop your practice.


Our live and on-demand programming is available in a range of formats. Check out live webcasts through West LegalEdcenter as well as CLE Course Material packages to suit your interests, schedule and learning style.

If you would like to be added to our email list to receive notices of upcoming CLE programs, please send an email to cle@bostonbar.org or call (617) 778-2020.

Note: The BBA is an accredited CLE provider in California, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Forms certifying your attendance will be provided on the day of the program. CLE is not mandatory in Massachusetts. 

NEW! Please remember to select your course material format.
As part of the bar’s sustainability efforts, BBA is now offering CLE course materials in either electronic or print format.  Simply select your option during registration and download the PDF (a link will be sent prior to the seminar) or pick up a book when you check in.  We also encourage laptops and portable devices at the seminar, Free WiFi is available in all conference rooms!

Upcoming CLE Programs

CLE - Alimony Reform: Here and Now

2/28/2012 4:00 PM - 2/28/2012 7:00 PM

Chapter 124, An Act Reforming Alimony in The Commonwealth, was signed by Governor Deval Patrick on September 26, 2011. Join us on the eve of the implementation to hear from the members of the Legislative Alimony Task Force

CLE - From Offer to Closing: A Primer for New & Developing Residential & Commercial RE Attorneys

2/29/2012 4:00 PM - 2/29/2012 7:00 PM

At this how-to seminar, attendees will learn how to effectively and efficiently navigate a real estate transaction from offer to closing. A diverse panel of leading Boston Real Estate attorneys will identify and discuss key issues and possible solutions

CLE - Commercial Leasing Basics

3/13/2012 2:00 PM - 3/13/2012 5:00 PM

This program will provide an overview of the commercial leasing process, beginning with the letter of intent and covering topics critical for lease drafting such as, leasing economics, tenant improvements and work letters

CLE - Employment Law Basics

3/23/2012 8:30 AM - 3/23/2012 12:00 PM

This program is designed for anyone new to employment law who needs an understanding of employment law basics. The intended audience includes attorneys who want to develop an employment practice

CLE: Immigration Basics for the Criminal Practitioner

3/27/2012 4:00 PM - 3/27/2012 7:00 PM

After this seminar, attendees will have a basic understanding of the immigration consequences of criminal conduct, waivers and other forms of relief from deportation based on criminal conduct, immigration court proceedings, immigration enforcement programs and post-conviction motions.

CLE - 16th Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference

3/28/2012 4:00 PM - 3/28/2012 6:30 PM

Attend this exciting annual conference that covers timely topics in Superior Court practice and procedure. The panel of Superior Court justices will offer their perspectives on current practice and how to be an effective advocate

CLE - Historic Rehabilitation & New Market Tax Credits in Real Estate Transactions

3/29/2012 3:00 PM - 3/29/2012 6:00 PM

Tax credit equity investments are a critical part of the financing plan for real estate development projects in challenging markets. This CLE will focus on two popular tax credits: Federal New Market Tax Credits and Federal and State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits

CLE - Health Care Fraud 2012

4/10/2012 4:00 PM - 4/10/2012 7:00 PM

Attend this this seminar for insight into some of the latest developments and trends in health care law and enforcement. Three experienced panels will explore issues on both the criminal fraud side and on the regulatory side.

CLE - 39th Annual Workshop for Public Sector Labor Relations Specialists

5/5/2012 9:00 AM - 5/5/2012 12:30 PM

This annual program is designed to familiarize labor relations practitioners with current trends in collective bargaining and other issues affecting public employees

CLE - 22nd Annual Bankruptcy Bench Meets Bar Conference

5/10/2012 3:00 PM - 5/10/2012 6:00 PM

SAVE the DATE for the largest BBA Bankruptcy Section event of the year! The Bench Bar is an annual opportunity for bankruptcy professionals and the Federal Bankruptcy Court Judges to meet and share insights, observations and analysis on key issues for 2011.

CLE - Trusts & Estates Year in Review 2012

6/13/2012 3:00 PM - 6/13/2012 6:00 PM

SAVE the DATE! This annual hit among estate planning practitioners offers a rare opportunity to learn about the year’s significant developments in Massachusetts and federal laws that affect your estate planning practice.
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