New Lawyer Training

DBA New Lawyer Training
As you begin your practice.

The DBA offers at minimum 12-hours of NLT credits each bar year (September through June). These credits include substantive law, professionalism, client fund management and office management.
You can find all NLT on our CLE & Event Calendar.

 

What do I need as a New Lawyer to satisfy the New Lawyer Training Requirements?
You must earn at least 12 hours of New Lawyers Training instruction by attending programs that have been accredited by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education as New Lawyers Training education.  You may earn the 12 hours either entirely through live in-person classroom instruction, or by live self-study formats such as, live webcast, and live interactive webinar, or through a combination of classroom instruction and mentoring.
 
Classroom Instruction
- The required 12 hours of New Lawyers Training instruction must be earned by attending courses that have been accredited by the Supreme Court of Ohio's Commission on Continuing Legal Education as New Lawyers Training education.
- Three of the 12 hours must consist of 60 minutes of instruction on topics related to professional conduct, professional relationships, obligations of lawyers, or aspirational ideals of the profession; 60 minutes of instruction on topics related to fundamental law office management; and 60 minutes of instruction on topics related to client fund management.
- Nine of the 12 hours must be instruction in one or more substantive law topics that focus on handling legal matters in specific practice areas.
- For more FAQs, see the Supreme Court Website: New Lawyer Training FAQ

How can I meet these requirements through the DBA?
3 Hours of Specialty Credit
June 25, 2024: Core Components for New Lawyers
3 Hours of NLT General Credit
July 11, 2024 The Proper Framework to Handle Your First Client Meeting Part I - (daybar.org)
August 8, 2024 The Proper Framework to Handle Your First Client Meeting Part II - (daybar.org)

Prefer a mix of classroom training and mentorship?
Classroom Training:
3 Hours of Specialty Credit
June 25, 2024: Core Components for New Lawyers
Mentorship Program:
Supreme Court Mentorship Program: Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program
9 Hours of NLT General Credit
If you complete this in addition to both the Core Components and Bootcamp, you will be carrying over 6 hours of general credit into your next reporting year!