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The legal profession thrives on dialogue: courses that inspire debate, challenge assumptions, and catalyze real change. This year, three programs emerged as conversation starters that resonated across practice areas and experience levels, generating thousands of reviews and sparking discussions that extended well beyond the virtual classroom.
Today, we're spotlighting the CLE courses that captured the attention of legal professionals nationwide in 2025. From mastering the art of cross-examination to navigating the ever-shifting employment law landscape and understanding AI's transformative role in practice, these programs tackle the pressing issues shaping modern legal work.
3. 2025 Employment Law Update: Navigating Recent Trends and Emerging Issues (1,800+ Reviews)
Following The world of employment law never stands still, and staying current isn't optional: it's essential. Presented by Marc J. Scheiner, Special Counsel at Duane Morris LLP, this comprehensive program examines the significant developments in employment law across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Scheiner, a seasoned employment law attorney with extensive experience in HR counseling and workplace training, guides practitioners through recent legislative changes, regulatory updates, and case law developments that are reshaping employer obligations.
From new compliance requirements to emerging workplace trends, this course equips employment law practitioners, in-house counsel, and HR professionals with practical strategies for managing employment-related risks. The program emphasizes the balance between legal compliance and practical business considerations, offering actionable insights that practitioners can implement immediately.
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2. Advanced Trial Skills: Cross Examination Strategies that Win Cases (3,300+ Reviews)
Mistakes Cross-examination has long been viewed as a destructive tool, a means to demolish opposing witnesses. But what if there's a more powerful approach? In this program, Robert Kasieta of Kasieta Legal Group and Dan Shulman of Shulman & Buske PLLC offer a fresh perspective on cross-examination, focusing on the constructive cross as outlined in the seminal work Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques by Larry Pozner and Roger Dodd.
Rather than merely attacking the opposition, this course teaches trial lawyers how to use cross-examination to build their own case, turning opposing witnesses into unwitting allies. The program demonstrates effective techniques including looping as a storytelling method, the chapter method of cross-examination, and strategic word selection that advances your theory of the case. Designed for seasoned practitioners looking to elevate their trial skills, this course provides the tools and demonstrations needed to transform how you approach the courtroom's most critical moments.
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1. ChatGPT Demystified: Understanding the AI Revolution in the Legal Profession (4,700+ Reviews)
Artificial intelligence isn't just changing the legal profession, it's revolutionizing it. And understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT actually work is no longer optional for attorneys who want to stay competitive and ethically compliant. In this essential program, Dan Tysver, partner at Forsgren Fisher McCalmont DeMarea Tysver LLP and a nationally recognized expert on AI and patent law, demystifies the technology transforming legal practice.
Tysver, whose passion for AI dates back to his studies at Harvard Law School, breaks down complex concepts like machine learning, neural networks, and generative AI into clear, practical insights. The course examines how tools like ChatGPT function (and critically, where they fall short) addressing the crucial issue of AI "hallucinations" and exploring techniques to enhance accuracy. From understanding the building blocks of AI to evaluating its integration into everyday legal tools like Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Lexis+, this program equips attorneys with the knowledge needed to adapt to the AI transformation of the legal profession.
With his award-winning BitLaw website and decades of experience in software patents and AI technologies, Tysver brings unparalleled expertise to this must-watch course that has sparked conversations in law firms across the country.
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These courses represent more than just CLE credits. They're catalysts for professional growth and practice evolution. From reimagining trial advocacy to mastering employment law complexities and embracing AI's potential, these programs address the conversations that matter most in today's legal landscape.
Don't miss the insights that have everyone talking, and stay tuned for tomorrow's final installment of our 5 Days of CLE series!
Need to catch up? We got you covered:
- Day 1: The Best of the Best: 2025's Highest-Rated CLE Courses
- Day 2: Level Up Your Practice with These Professional Development Learning Paths (5 Days of CLE)
- Day 3: Binge-Worthy CLE: The Most Watched Courses of 2025 (5 Days of CLE)
Join us tomorrow for Day 4, where we'll highlight more essential CLE content to fuel your professional growth!
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