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CLE INNOVATIONS: AN OXYMORON?
Kristin Huotari
State Bar of Wisconsin
BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR LAWYERSMembers Shared Their Problems:
New graduates can’t land firm jobsExperienced attorneys want more autonomyBoth lack adequate training on business principles
WHAT BUSINESS SKILLS DO LAWYERS NEED?
How to define the competitive advantageHow to find and market to clientsHow to run the office efficiently and within regulatory rules
PRODUCT CONCEPTBSL 201: Business Plans for LawyersBSL 301: Business Principles for a Successful Law Firm
BSL RoundtablesSpecially Branded Programs at Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference
ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES
BSL programs incorporate:Just-in-time learningNetworkingImpromptu learning Continued conversation outside of classroomPractical materialsNetworking lunches and reception
BAR WIDE INITIATIVE
Participation from: Member ServicesPractice 411Professional Development Department
MARKETING
Distinct logoDirect mail brochures, emailsDedicated microsite
PRICING
Reduced price for new lawyers (within three years of admission)
Reduced price for legal professionals who are members of Wisconsin Association of Legal Administrators
FUTURETurnkey: product ready for licensed distributionWebsite content accessible only to attendees via subscription
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