CLE Crunch Time!

Every 2 years attorneys must register with the state and prove that they have taking the 24 credits required for continuing education. Every two years I forget about it until the 60 day mark when I receive my notice to register. Then I go into panic mode and need to get 24 credit hours on tape and cram before the deadline so I can register on time. Anyone who knows me would say that this is very unusual for me. The type A personality that I am would usually have done these requirements over the course of the two years(and in fact that is exactly what I used to do) and therefore not have to stress or cram when the notice arrived.

The older I get however, it seems the more disorganized I seem to get. The thought of sitting through seminars makes me cringe. Continuing education as a whole is totally unappealing to me. the patience and zeal I once had for the classroom has morphed into me now having the attention span of a flea. Although I could listen to lectures about the works of Michelangelo all day long, the thought of listening to other lawyers tell me the changes in the law brings on the shakes and the willies.

Thank goodness these courses are now available on Cd's so I can listen while in the office or the car or even torture my family during dinner with the droning on of the lecture series so I can get my credits. Listening intently for the code I need to prove I actually listened.

I really need to get more organized with this requirement....yeah...maybe next time.