Practising Law Institute

PLI is the ultimate continuing education for attorneys and business professionals in specialized industries. A great resource in the major cities it serves and its online community. The courses are fairly expensive at almost $ 1600 a pop but it’s best to check if your firm with foot the bill or has a membership.
The courses and seminars are very informative and are hosted by knowledgeable lawyers and judges with extremely impressive resumes. The panel on my course was diverse, with women and also people of color. The speakers try to be witty in their talks but tend to only get laughter from their peers on the panel. The rest of us in the audience are thinking «I didn’t get the joke».
It has comfortable seating with IPads at every seat for resource purposes (no web surfing). There is complimentary continental breakfast and a useful work station. The center is very easy to get to since it’s near Times Square. Although the seminars can be long and most go for the CLE credits you definitely leave with new found knowledge.

This company has EXCELLENT customer service, and EXCELLENT selection of on-​demand CLE webinars, and, best of all, offers unparalleled support to pro bono practice and indigent representation. I offer them my highest compliments and accolades. Thanks PLI!

Wow, a few short years later, we have iPads at every seat — electronic check in and course materials on flash drives (although the books are available if you are old fashioned, or prefer it that way).
Breakfast is available for the AM courses, and they really do have a nice spread — from healthy options down to chocolate mini-​croissants and glazed pastries.
The costs for these classes are very high, but many firms have «accounts» which make most of these courses free.