The Mississippi Bar
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New Free On-Demand CLE Now Available
The Mississippi Bar has released a package of 6 on-demand CLE sessions available at no charge to all members. You will receive links to each CLE via email after you register on the Attorney Login page. Topics include:
- “How Appellate Cases Find Their Way Through the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals” presented by Justice Dawn Beam
- “Chancery Court Tips and Updates” by Judge Larry Little, Judge Mark Maples, and Judge Rhea Sheldon
- “Technology in the Courtroom” by Judge Adrienne Wooten
- “Voir Dire From Both Sides of the Courtroom” by Sam Creasey, Robert Ireland, Mildred Morris, and Rocky Wilkins
- “An Introduction to the Mississippi Collaborative Law Rules” by Judge Debra Giles, Mark Chinn, and Jennifer Ingram Johnson
- “Managing a Law Practice” by Karmel Keeton and Missye Scott, MB Deputy General Counsel, and “Managing Your Wellness in the Practice of Law” by Dr. Jessica Cole (Ethics/Professionalism Hour)
Bridge the Gap: Rule 3 New Lawyer Program in Jackson – April 25
The Young Lawyers Division of The Mississippi Bar is sponsoring the “Bridge the Gap: New Lawyer Program” Part 2, April 25 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. The Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education requires each newly-licensed lawyer to complete a new lawyer program comprised of a total of 6 hours of basic skills and 6 hours of ethics/professionalism within two years of admission. This program by Young Lawyers for Young Lawyers is modestly priced at $200 for 6 hours of CLE and will feature 3 hours of basic skills and 3 hours of ethics/professionalism. All attorneys are welcome to attend these CLEs, regardless of whether they are required to complete a new lawyer program. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
PERS 101: An Overview of the Public Employees’ Retirement System and Common Employer Issues – April 29
Join The Mississippi Bar Government Law Section for “PERS 101: An Overview of the Public Employees’ Retirement System and Common Employer Issues” April 29 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Davetta Lee of Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi will be presenting. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Government Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Pretrial Issues and Their Effect on Your Case CLE – April 30
Join The Mississippi Bar Labor and Employment Law Section for “Pretrial Issues and Their Effect on Your Case” CLE Seminar on April 30 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Judge Andrew S. Harris, U.S. Magistrate Judge – Southern District Mississippi, will be presenting. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Labor and Employment Law Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Parole Eligibility, ERS & Trusty Time CLE – May 2
Join The Mississippi Bar Criminal Defense Section for “Parole Eligibility, ERS & Trusty Time” CLE Webinar May 2 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Jake Howard from the MacArthur Justice Center is presenting. One hour of CLE credit will be offered for $25 to Criminal Defense Section members and for $50 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login on the Bar's homepage.
Trust Account School – May 2
The Trust Account School presented by The Mississippi Bar's Office of General Counsel will be held May 2, 2025, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. Attorneys will learn how to prevent trust accounting errors in this 4-hour course. The seminar will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training in recordkeeping and reconciliation. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Mediator Certification Training Course – May 6-7
Join the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section for the Mediator Certification Training Course May 6-7 at the Supreme Court Gartin Justice Building, Jackson. This 14-hour course will provide fundamental techniques to those interested in pursuing the practice of mediation. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to receive hours of practical training through simulated mediation exercises. The cost is $450.00 for members of the ADR Section and $500.00 for non-Section members. Due to the nature of the course In Person attendance is required, space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Mediator Re-Certification Training Course – May 6-7
Join the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section for the Mediator Re-Certification Training Course May 6-7 at the Supreme Court Gartin Justice Building, Jackson. This 6-hour course will provide the necessary training to stay current in the practice of mediation. The cost is $150.00 for members of the ADR Section and $300.00 for non-Section members. You can select In Person Attendance or Virtual Attendance. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Ethics, Athletes, Trolls, and Collectives… An IP, Entertainment, & Sports Law Update - May 9
Join The Mississippi Bar Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Law Section for their “Ethics, Athletes, Trolls, and Collectives… An IP, Entertainment & Sports Law Update” CLE Seminar May 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. on the campus of Mississippi State University in Starkville. Four hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of Ethics/Professionalism, will be offered for $100 to Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports Law Section members and for $200 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Estates & Trusts and Taxation Sections Joint CLE – May 15
Join The Mississippi Bar Estates & Trusts and Taxation Sections for their 2025 Joint CLE Seminar May 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. The CLE will feature presentations from Judge Tiffany Grove, Donald Campbell, Greg Duke, Sam Gregory, Emily Joorfetz, and Missye Scott. Six hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics/professionalism, will be offered for $150 to Estates & Trusts and Taxation Section members and for $300 for non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
11th Annual Appellate Spring CLE Seminar – May 16
Join The Mississippi Bar Appellate Practice Section for the Eleventh Annual Appellate Spring CLE Seminar on Friday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Supreme Court Gartin Justice Building, Jackson. Presenters for the CLE are: Judge Cory Wilson, Justice David Sullivan, Presiding Judge Jack Wilson, Judge David McCarty, Judge Amy St Pe’, Todd Butler, Deborah Challener, and Alexandra Rosenblatt. Three hours of CLE credit will be offered for $75 to Appellate Practice Section members and for $150 to non-Section members. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
Summer School for Lawyers - July 7-9
Full Details. Sandestin, FL, 12 CLE hours, includes 2 hours of ethics/professionalism
Trust Account School – July 24
The Trust Account School presented by The Mississippi Bar's Office of General Counsel will be held July 24, 2025, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Bar Center in Jackson. Attorneys will learn how to prevent trust accounting errors in this 4-hour course. The seminar will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training in recordkeeping and reconciliation. Registration is open through the Attorney Login page.
YLD and Sections Offer Webcasts - Earn CLE Credit From Your Computer
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The Young Lawyers Division and certain Sections of the Bar offer on-demand streaming CLE webcasts which you can login to view anytime, day or night, from your computer to earn CLE credit! Recent topics include: Zooming through Mediation, Advice from the Bench, Business Entities, E-Discovery, From Trial to Appeal, A Few Tips Along the Way, Law Practice Management and Reasons Lawyers Get Sued (Ethics Hour). Visit the website by going to: msbar.fastcle.com. For additional information, email [email protected].
Upcoming YLD Sponsored CLE TELESEMINARS
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The Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Division sponsors a series of new and timely CLE Teleseminars, which you can easily access from the convenience of your office or home phone. Register and review available courses online for these teleconference CLE seminars at ms.webcredenza.com. All programs are available live at 12:00 p.m. CT and are presented by National speakers with written material and live Q&A. These CLE Teleseminars cover a broad range of legal topics, including Business and Commercial law, Real Estate Planning and Services, Estate and Trust Planning and Administration, Tax Planning, Civil Litigation, Ethics and much more! To see what topics are being covered in your area of practice, click here. For additional information, email [email protected].
MS Commission on CLE Calendar
For information on CLE programs in Mississippi or to view the Rules and Regulations for Mandatory CLE in Mississippi, visit the Mississippi Commission On Continuing Legal Education at the above link. To check your CLE hours, go to the Commission's website or send an email to [email protected].