On Demand CLEs

Accessing On-Demand CLEs

The Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education allows attorneys to claim up to 30 hours of CLE credit per 45-hour reporting period through on-demand CLEs. On-demand CLEs are similar to regular CLEs in terms of content, but they may be viewed at any time rather than only during the live presentation.

Most on-demand CLEs are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. They are available to view for no more 24-months following the date they are approved for on-demand credit. You can report your CLE credit for on-demand courses the same way you would for any other CLE course.

As various departments at the School of Law host CLEs, the Alumni Relations Office will reach out to the department to find out if a presentation may be recorded for the purpose of seeking on-demand CLE approval. Not all CLEs presented at St. Thomas School of Law will be available for on-demand CLE.

Sign-in Required

St. Thomas School of Law is required to maintain a list of all course participants and provide it to the CLE Board if requested. Please be sure to sign-in via the “sign-in here" hyperlink listed next to the course you intend to view. The event code for each course is posted on the website.

Available On-Demand CLEs

Approved on 1/24/23 for 2.0 standard CLE on-demand credits (event code: 479628).

Program Description:

Associate Dean Elizabeth Schiltz and Professor Andrea Jepsen ’06, co-directors of the St. Thomas Special Education Legal Clinic, present the basic outlines of special education law, focusing on the federal and state laws and regulations governing the obligations of the states in educating children with disabilities. After laying the legal groundwork, they will analyze common deficiencies in Individualized Education Programs ("IEPs” -- the blueprints that parents and schools are required to develop together to guide a child’s special education). They will also provide practical tips for dealing with schools in developing and monitoring progress under a child’s IEP. This program focuses on working with the school district to (hopefully) avoid the need for the filing of complaints or litigation. Program contact is Elizabeth Schiltz (erschiltz@stthomas.edu).

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Approved on 10/13/22 for 2 standard on-demand CLE credits (event code: 472490)

Program Description:

The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May of 2020 brought into painful focus racial inequities in the Twin Cities that have existed for years. The months that followed Floyd’s death were marked by unrest, criminal proceedings and many questions about the path forward for our community. This event included a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with civic and religious leaders that looked back at the past two years and ahead to the future. Program contact is Julie Craven (crav6181@stthomas.edu).

Sponsored by the St. Thomas School of Law Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing.

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Approved on 4/26/22 for 2.5 standard on-demand CLE credits (event code: 453686)

Program Description:

A virtual panel with a variety of local experts who will examine Minnesota’s current pardon process and the challenges that have arisen due to the current system. Additionally, the second panel includes a variety of national experts, who will compare our system to those used in other states and on a federal level. Program contact is Mark Osler (mark.osler@stthomas.edu).

Sponsored by the St. Thomas Law Journal.

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Approved on 4/26/22 for 5.0 standard on-demand CLE credits (event code: 453694)

Program Description:

A virtual panel discussion about the rise of private power and its implications on the democratic process. Panelists include Asen Velinov of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Dr. Neelam Seam, Department Head at IPEM Law Academy, and Professor Zephyr Teachout from Fordham Law School. Program contact is Dr. Charles Reid (cjreid@stthomas.edu).

Sponsored by the St. Thomas Law Journal.

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Approved on 4/26/22 for 5.0 standard on-demand CLE credits (event code: 453693)

Program Description:

This virtual panel discussion is about a convergence of factors that is causing policy-makers of both political parties to think more deeply about the role of an activist government in confronting the great crises of the moment; in responding to geopolitical competition; and in improving the lives and well-being of the general public. The symposium on Revitalizing Public Goods is intended to explore the dimensions of this new and dramatic shift in the responsibilities of government. Program contact is Dr. Charles Reid (cjreid@stthomas.edu).

Sponsored by the St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy.

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