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NACDL's CLE Institute®

NACDL offers industry-leading Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming both in LIVE format as well as a wide variety of content delivery methods for acquiring self-study CLE.

Unlike any other CLE providers focused on criminal defense, NACDL garners its quality advantage as a result of our ability to attract nationally-recognized faculties consisting of the nation's greatest legal minds, high-profile figures, politicians, and experts in a variety of specializations. These faculties translate into the production of premiere CLE programming which addresses the most current and relative issues in the criminal defense community.

 

LIVE CLE Training
Seminar & Webinar Calendar

Experience something different! NACDL is recognized nationally as the leading CLE provider for the criminal defense bar. Our cutting-edge programs and seminars bring together the leading defense counsel, judges, government officials, and experts from around the world to create an unparalleled CLE experience not found anywhere else. NACDL events also provide a unique forum for networking and garnering strategy insight.

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Self-Study CLE
DVDs & Audio CDs

Experience NACDL's premiere CLEs delivered right to your door on Video DVD or Audio CD-ROM. The opportunities to improve your practice are endless with the flexibility of NACDL's self-study CLE. Earn credits from your home, office, on a plane, or download to your mp3 player for learning "on-the-go!"--all while saving substantial time and money by eliminating your need to travel. For most programs, you can earn up to 14 credits, without ever leaving home.

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Publications
Trial Guides, Manuals, Books

NACDL's extensive publications library has dozens of topics, titles, and resources--including hard-to-acquire government publications essential to your criminal law practice. CLE course manuals and other reference materials are also available. Most publications are available in hard copy or on CD-ROM and can be shipped overnight for last minute requests.

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On-Demand CLE
Online CLE Training

Experience NACDLcle remotely via On-Demand. Increase your professional expertise and stay up-to-speed on the latest issues and strategies all on your own schedule, and in the atmosphere you choose. Earn CLE credit all while saving a bundle on travel and lost productivity.

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RECENTLY ADDED & UPCOMING

  1. The Champion
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    March/April 2025

    What are the evidentiary implications of field sobriety tests in marijuana cases? Does the odor of marijuana give officers probable cause to search a vehicle?

  2. Amicus Brief
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    Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP v. Executive Office of the President

    Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and New York Council of Defense Lawyers as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment.

  3. News Release

    Nation’s Defense Bar Reiterates Opposition to Actions Against Law Firms – Washington, DC (March 18, 2025)

    The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) remains deeply concerned over recent executive orders targeting law firms, most recently Paul Weiss and Perkins Coie, and repeats its call to uphold the right to counsel and the independence of the legal profession. Despite a ruling blocking the action against Perkins Coie, the administration has continued to target law firms representing disfavored clients and positions, threatening the right to a zealous defense.

  4. Live Event
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    2025 Forensic Science & Technology Seminar

    "Making Sense of Science: Forensic Science, Technology & the Law"

    LOCATION: Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
    DATES: April 24-26, 2025

  5. Trials, Technology, and the Fourth Amendment: Case Law Review [Engage & Exchange]

    EXCLUSIVE NACDL MEMBER BENEFIT
    WHEN:
    Tuesday, April 29, 2:00-3:30pm ET / 11:00am-12:30pm PT
    CLE CREDIT: not available
    COST: Free