Academy of Continuing Education for the Professions

05/25/2016

The 3 Values of Continuing Your Education

The 3 Values of Continuing Your Education

Let’s examine three concrete benefits derived from continuing your education: higher pay, better work and greater happiness.

02/19/2016

You Don’t Need More Free Time

You Don’t Need More Free Time

Well, you might. But that’s not the real key to finding work-life balance.

01/05/2016

Law School Sends Acceptance Letters To People Who Never Even Applied

Whoops! :O

Can you guess which law school committed this embarrassing mistake?

12/16/2015

New Jersey's CLE Requirements for Attorneys and New Attorneys

New Jersey's CLE Requirements for Attorneys and New Attorneys

Answers to frequently asked questions about New Jersey's continuing legal education requirements for lawyers.

12/14/2015

Why Mobile Changes The Game For Online Education

Why Mobile Changes The Game For Online Education

Our education system is undergoing a massive transformation as more and more students are enrolling in online courses. C…

12/01/2015

100 Notable Books of 2015

100 Notable Books of 2015

The year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review.

11/30/2015

Today only: save 25% on the courses offered on day two of our End-of-Year CLE Symposium. Earn up to NINE CLE credits on December 29th for as little as $165! 🔨 💲
https://goo.gl/s2VJXA

11/30/2015

How To Write A Good Legal Memo

"Deconstructing complex situations and problems, understanding the component parts, and then devising a solution to address the problem through analysis and reasoning is a lawyer’s core competency."

Perhaps the most important skill a new lawyer needs to have a firm grasp of is writing. Why? Writing is thinking:

11/26/2015

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11/24/2015

Ethical Conduct: When Doing the Right Thing Can Be Wrong

Ethical Conduct: When Doing the Right Thing Can Be Wrong

A brief yet effective ethics lesson from experienced lawyer and legal educator, Joe Zavaglia, Esq.

11/23/2015

Answers for Middle-Aged Seekers of MOOCs, Part 1

"Since MOOCs connect large numbers of learners to one another through an array of forums, discussion groups and other interactive social media, they can provide an avenue to a new paradigm for heterogeneous, global learning that takes advantage of the unique capacities for connection in the Information Age we happen to be living in."

Cathy N. Davidson, a Duke professor who studies learning in the digital age, answers questions about massive open online courses, including their creativity and sustainability.

11/19/2015

Over 50 and Back in College, Preparing for a New Career

“While many colleges have some kind of continuing education programs in place, what we’re seeing is institutions are starting to truly embrace the seismic demographic shift as an opportunity, not just a sideline offering.”

For many retirees, babysitting grandchildren, golfing and relaxing on the beach is passé. Instead, they’re being newly educated for second careers.

11/16/2015

Advanced Legal Writing Stategies to Help you Win Cases
|| LIVE Courses || Attorney CLE ||

Attention NJ Attorneys: Get up to 5 CLE credits this Wednesday, November 18th in Red Bank. This live event starts at 5pm and will cover two topics: Advanced Legal Writing Strategies to Help You Win Cases & Ethical Pitfalls of Social Media & Technology. Can't make the first one? Join us for the second at 7:45pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

While television portrays litigation exclusively through the eyes of oral advocacy, the reality is…

11/11/2015

We're offering another complimentary webinar. :D All you need is a free account with us, and you'll have access to "Client Intake - Creating The Perfect Sales and New Client Acquisition Process" on December 8th at 2pm. You won't want to miss this course on one of the most overlooked areas of running a successful law practice, so we'll see you there!
https://goo.gl/y40qdP

11/11/2015

Thank you to all of our veterans and their families. We appreciate your tremendous sacrifice. Happy

11/10/2015

Webinar: Ethics Rules and Case Law Updates

There's still time to sign up for today's 12:30pm webinar on Ethics Rules and Case Law Updates. So grab some lunch, find a quiet place, and get your 1.5 NJ CLE credits towards ethics/professionalism.

This interactive webinar will include discussions on all of the key areas where legal practitioners can get into ethical hot water when it comes to social media and technology.

11/09/2015

Gentle Reminder: You Are a Human Being

"If we lose our ability to connect with our own heart and hearts of others, we’ll lose the meaning of being a human being."

How do we learn to coexist and create a harmonious relationship with technology? How do we use technology for the good and not allow it to become a disease that harms us?

11/06/2015

The 25 Most Important Lawyering Skills?

A study asked new attorneys to rate the significance to their jobs of various skills and abilities. The results may surprise you.

In discussing bar exam reform in my earlier post, I referenced the results of this job analysis survey of newly licensed attorneys. The attorneys, all in practice for three years or less, were aske...

11/04/2015

On-Demand Courses || Title Academy of New Jersey

Title Academy is having a buy one get one sale. Get your ethics course free when you purchase any three-credit course (a $50 value). Offer expires November 15th so sign up today!

Offering various comprehensive, affordable insurance courses and education programs for professionals in NJ.

11/02/2015

Joe's handwriting may not be great, but his legal education skills are. :) Check out all the live and online courses he's teaching soon:
https://www.acepforprofessionals.com/courses/

10/31/2015

Happy Halloween from your friends at ACEP!

10/30/2015

Mischief Night? Cabbage Night? Goosey Night? What does it all mean?

Mischief Night? Cabbage Night? Goosey Night? What does it all mean?

Where do Cabbage Night and Goosey Night come from?

10/29/2015

10 Sure Fire Ways You Can Increase Productivity in Your Workspace

Despite the cheesy stock photo, these are some good tips.

iOffice identifies the top ten ways to increase productivity by managing your workspace.

10/28/2015

What Are Benefits of More Education for Your Employees?

Increased productivity, more employee confidence, and less turnover are just some of the reasons businesses should be continually educating their employees.

An educated employee is an asset to any business, which is why a growing number of businesses are encouraging their workers to continue their educations. Furthering your employees' educations not o...

10/27/2015

10 Tips For Overcoming Fear Of Public Speaking (Part 1)

Great tips that (almost) everyone can benefit from.

Columnist Jeena Cho shares the wisdom she's acquired through courses on public speaking, weekly Toastmasters meetings, and, of course, her own experience as a speaker.

10/26/2015

Competency-Based Education Gets Employers' Attention

"Critical thinking and problem solving in job applicants are the most essential, but hardest to find."

The Committee for Economic Development hosted a discussion of how competency-based education could fill gaps in workforce needs.

10/25/2015

Many Adults Falling Short of Degrees

"Currently 22 percent of the population aged 25 to 64 has some college credit but no degree." However, there are programs and organizations that provide assistance for this population.

The completion rate for people over age 24 returning to college is 61 percent. Many face financial sacrifice and academic pressure they did not anticipate.

10/23/2015

Beyond Biglaw: Back To School (Or, Some Tips About Continuing Legal Education)

"While the Courseras of the world have done a great job bringing high-quality, college-level courses to the global public, there is a real hole in their course offerings when it comes to providing continuing education geared to professionals."

That's what we're here for. :D

Columnist Gaston Kroub offers some advice for fulfilling CLE requirements.

10/22/2015

How to Build Your Support Network for Continuing Education

How to Build Your Support Network for Continuing Education

Studying while working full-time isn’t easy, and you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and frustrated as you work toward your degree.

10/21/2015

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10/20/2015

Paralegal Exam Review Quiz

Think you've got what it takes to be a paralegal? Try our free quiz and find out. :)

Paralegals, think you're ready for PACE or PCCE? Find out just how ready you are with our free quiz. Good luck!

10/19/2015

The Importance of Continuing Education - Jeff Weiner, CEO, LinkedIn

The Importance of Continuing Education - Jeff Weiner, CEO, LinkedIn

Jeff Weiner encourages Kaplan University students to use networking to create the best teams--ones that help us be successful in achieving our goals. He enco...

10/17/2015

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10/16/2015

Younger Students Drawn to Online Higher Education

Younger Students Drawn to Online Higher Education

Interest in and comfort with online programs is growing among traditional college students, experts say.

10/15/2015

Paralegal Education Group's 8-week online review courses for PACE & PCCE begin this Saturday and run until December 12th. Priced at only $189, they cover all the major topics as well as test-taking techniques and practice exams. There's still time to get prepared! Sign up today!
https://www.acepforprofessionals.com/courses/peg/certification-exam-reviews/