ISBA's New Admittee Virtual Coffeehouse: Basic Skills and More! September Session
Registration for the September course is now closed. Stay tuned for future courses!

An Online Learning Community for New Admittees

ISBA’s unique Basic Skills course, the New Admittee Virtual Coffeehouse, is a balanced brew of rich fun and robust learning that’s served in small sips over the course of three weeks, making it the perfect fit for hectic schedules. And the best part? The New Admittee Virtual Coffeehouse is more than a mandatory MCLE learning experience. Rather, it’s an opportunity to network with other community members (both new and experienced), a portal for engaging in meaningful online discussions on topics for new admittees, not to mention an affordable way to keep abreast of current topics and legal trends. In addition to the required weekly live webinars and online streaming videos, the Coffeehouse offers the following complimentary features: Communal Coffeepot Forums (access new attorney tips and information, submit questions, post comments and more); ISBA Video Tips (view ISBA YouTube video practice tips); Links and Resources (access online information to help your practice); Community Members (connect with other new admittees, as well as experienced ISBA members); and Bonus Brews (attorneys who complete the ISBA New Admittee Basic Skills online program receive a complimentary DVD set of the full Basic Skills program, upon request, as well as a 20% discount on the ISBA FastCLE New Admittee Channel programs at http://isba.fastcle.com).

Comments from the February and May 2010 Sessions:
  • Very polished; excellent content!
  • Very clear, well-organized and candid advice for new admittees.
  • The speakers were very informative.
  • Good topics, well-spoken speakers…and some humor!
  • The webinars touched on many concerns I have had as I have begun working.
  • Great session! Glad I didn't just buy the DVD's!

Coffeehouse Features:

Required Features for 15-Hour Basic Skills Credit:

  • Espresso of the Week – 45 Minute Live Basic Skills Webinars*
  • 3.0 hours MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours PMCLE credit
  • Each Tuesday, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

  • Offering practical tips from experienced attorneys 




  • The Classic Cup - ISBA's Basic Skills Online Programs 

  • 12.0 hours MCLE credit, including 4.0 hours PMCLE credit 

  • Access 4-5 hours of Basic Skills online streaming segments each week at your convenience 



Note: To satisfy the Illinois Supreme Court Basic Skills MCLE requirement for new admittees (S.Ct. Rule 793), and to receive your ISBA Basic Skills Certificate of Completion, you must complete all 15 hours of programming (3 hours of webinar programs and 12 hours of online streaming video). 


Additional Virtual Coffeehouse Complimentary Features:

  • Communal Coffeepot Forums - 24/7 Online Forums for all ISBA members on Topics for New Attorneys. Access new attorney tips, information, submit questions, post comments, and more! 
  • ISBA Video Tips - View ISBA YouTube video practice tips 
  • Links and Resources - Access online information to help your practice 
  • Community Members** - Connect with other new admittees, as well as experienced ISBA members! 
  • Bonus Brews - All attorneys who complete the ISBA New Admittee Basic Skills online program will recieve: a complimentary DVD set of the full set of Basic Skills programs, plus CD-ROM (upon request)  and a coupon code for a discount on the ISBA FastCLE New Admittee Channel online programs at http://isba.fastcle.com

* Webinars require a telephone connection for audio and an Internet connection for slides.

** All Coffeehouse registrants will be automatically included in the Coffeehouse Community. To opt-out of the community, you must update your community profile on the Coffeehouse page.

Please note: MCLE and Professional Responsibility MCLE credit are subject to approval.
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Included Content
Seminar Product
ISBA New Admittee Basic Skills Coffeehouse September Course Week 1: Your New Legal CareerWebinar + Streaming
ISBA New Admittee Basic Skills Coffeehouse September Course Week 2: Judicial Grounds: Perspectives from the BenchWebinar + Streaming
ISBA New Admittee Basic Skills Coffeehouse September Course Week 3: Sticky Situations and How to RespondWebinar + Streaming
ISBA New Admittee Basic Skills Coffeehouse September Course Week 4: Planting the Seed of Integrity: Common Mistakes & Ethical Dilemmas to AvoidWebinar