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NY Bridge the Gap Skills and Ethics
In-person and Webinar
NY Bridge the Gap Skills and Ethics
Start
07/30/2026 - 9:00 AM
End
07/30/2026 - 5:00 PM
COURSE DETAILS
This NY Bridge the Gap program is comprised of three sections. If you wish to register for all sections, please scroll down and click register. If you wish to register for one of the sections, please click the section you wish to register for and then click register. Please note newly admitted attorneys must attend the program in person.
Section 1: Ten Tips to Take your Law Practice to the Top
1 NY Credit: 1 Ethics, Transitional and Non-transitional
This is a one-hour CLE covering strategies for strengthening the attorney-client relationship; preserving evidence; writing for clarity; the most common ethical issues; oral advocacy; taking depositions; and tactics for effective negotiation.
Section 2: Finance for Lawyers
7 NY Credits: 5 Skills; 2 Ethics and Professionalism, Transitional and Non-transitional
Topics include:
- How lawyers add value to the financial function of a company
- Role of finance in an organization
- Foundations of modern accounting and the basic equations of finance
- Accounting methodologies and principles
- Who’s who in financial reporting
- Private company accounting
- Key numbers and ratios
- Present value concepts and business valuations
- The lawyer’s role in financial audits and ethical considerations
- Basic concepts of financial investment
- Financial fraud schemes and ethical responsibilities
1 NY Credit: 1 Skills, Transitional and Non-transitional
Topics include:
- Explore the neurological and physiological impact of chronic stress on high-achieving legal professionals
- Distinguish between everyday stress, burnout, and trauma, and understand why the differences matter
- Identify common signs of burnout, emotional exhaustion, and nervous system overload before they significantly impact well-being and effectiveness
- Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to regulate stress and improve resilience in demanding professional environments
- Review available resources and pathways for seeking support to maintain long-term health, resilience, and career sustainability
CLE CREDITS
9 NY Credits: 3 Ethics & Professionalism; 6 Skills; Transitional and Non-transitional
GENERAL INFORMATION
To register: click the Register button below. The website will prompt you to log in or create an account to complete the checkout. If you are not a member, please join the membership before completing the checkout to take advantage of the member’s price. Registration closes 30 minutes before the program.
For technical and account-related issues, please get in touch with us at dradjabov@nycla.org
In-person location: NYCLA, 111 Broadway 10th Fl, New York, NY 10006
Webinar Link: After completing the checkout, you will receive a separate email with webinar access instructions. That email will arrive closer to the program start time. If you are still waiting to receive an access email 30 minutes before the program, please email cle@nycla.org.
Course Materials: We will email the link to download course materials 30 minutes before the program starts.
CLE Certificates (if applicable): After verifying your attendance, we will add your certificate to the “Download CLE Certificates” page, which you can access from your “My Account” page.
Tuition Assistance: Tuition Assistance is available by application to qualified attorneys. Click here for application and submission procedure.