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Credits pending in CA and WA. Approved for 1 access to justice credit in OR. Check your Bar website or our list: https://www.clecast.net/accreditation DESCRIPTION: A human-centered approach considers how a person’s life experiences and circumstances—such as trauma, mental health, or substance abuse—impact their interactions with the legal system and the barriers they may face accessing justice. This CLE emphasizes trauma-informed approach aimed at promoting accessibility, ensuring fairness, and addressing systemic failures that lead to inequities within the legal system. By understanding these human issues and utilizing practical strategies to address them, attorneys can work more seamlessly with their clients. Whether working with vulnerable clients or seeking to enhance client-centered skills, this CLE provides actionable insights to strengthen legal practice and elevate client service. This CLE explores effective strategies for recognizing and responding to clients' unique backgrounds, experiences, and needs—ensuring more effective communication, trust-building, and advocacy. The ten actionable human-centered tips and techniques covered in this CLE will help attorneys immediately implement best practices to ensure people feel comfortable approaching them for help and continuing with legal action despite fear or unfamiliarity. Through this work, the legal professional can help break down systemic barriers that prevent people from understanding and exercising their rights by creating safe and inclusive environments, using clear communication, and being aware of power dynamics. You will watch a video, be provided materials, and then fill out a certificate of completion should your state require that. Access to this CLE is available for 180 days following your purchase.
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