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for Massachusetts lawyers admitted within the past 5 years

WEBCASTS AND
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

Learn new skills with MCLE's in-person programs and live and on demand webcasts, including our signature BasicsPlus!® programs in more than 20 practice specialties.

Program Scholarships

No lawyer should be precluded from CLE due to financial barriers. Request a partial tuition scholarship in confidence by emailing scholarships@mcle.org at least two weeks in advance of the program.

"HOW TO"
PRACTICE MANUALS

Expand your knowledge with MCLE's extensive print and ebook practice manual collection. Written by experienced attorneys and judges, each book places practical guidance at your fingertips.

Checklists and Forms

Our books feature thousands of checklists and sample forms. Search them by keyword here on our website; all downloadable and available for individual purchase.

New lawyers receive a 50% scholarship on a wide variety of MCLE programs, books, and more!

SELF-GUIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Try your first Professional Development Plan unit, a $50 value, for FREE.

PRACTICAL LAWYERING SKILLS

A core collection of FREE on demand videos with supporting materials across a range of practice areas.

MANAGINGYOUR PRACTICE

A curated collection of FREE on demand videos on starting and building a practice.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Learn on your feet at in-person workshop: Mark your calendar now!
Sept 9-Dec 12, 2025: On Trial with Judge Kazanjian, 13 sessions at Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn
Oct 16 & 17, 2025: Taking Depositions Interactive Workshop 2025, 2 days at MCLE in Boston

Consider our New Lawyer Launch program, which addresses the importance of professionalism in the practice of law, available on demand here.

Sign up to participate in the SJC Committee on Lawyer Well-Being's statewide Legal Mentorship Program.

MCLE OnlinePass®

New Lawyers enjoy special savings!