Hinshaw University
Hinshaw's nationwide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming—Hinshaw University—is a multi-state accredited CLE provider recognized as a leading educational platform for attorneys and clients.
Basic Skills “Boot Camp"
All new associates attend the firm’s Basic Skills “Boot Camp” each fall in a weeklong program that emphasizes networking, professionalism, and the nuts-and-bolts of representing clients. Taught by the firm’s senior partners and select outside faculty—including clients—Basic Skills covers topics such as:
- Public Speaking Skills Workshop
- Client Communication
- Negotiations
- Pleadings and Motions
- Timesheets and Billing
- ADR
- Ethics
- Discovery
- Business Development
- Depositions (workshop)
Trial Advocacy Program
In addition to the Basic Skills course, Hinshaw University conducts a triennial, week-long, NITA-style Trial Advocacy program for senior associates. Held in a courtroom environment at a local law school, the associates transition from morning plenary sessions to afternoon workshops, where they practice opening statements, closing arguments, and witness examinations with senior trial lawyers and sitting judges. The program culminates in day-long mock jury trials.
Monthly One-hour CLE Programs
Hinshaw University also produces free, monthly, one-hour CLE programs (often at lunch) that are broadcast firmwide through video conference, webcast, and teleconference media. These provide opportunities for our lawyers to share experiences and advice and to invite clients for quick, casual conference room get-togethers. The topics are wide-ranging and feature everything from “Ethics in a Wireless World” to “Generational Differences in the Workplace” to substantive legal topics sponsored by the firm’s service areas. The programs often showcase the firm’s newest partners and latest legal developments.
Learn More
Reach out to Hinshaw's CLE Coordinator to learn more about our programming.
