CLE Courses

High Quality CLEs are PACDL Standard

PACDL delivers educational offerings and educational resources and tools designed to satisfy the educational needs of the Pennsylvania criminal defense bar. It is focused on creating deep learning experiences that focus on higher order thinking skills such as analyzing, evaluating, and problem-solving to construct meaningful understanding and ultimately application. It also designs the CLE experience to encourage attendees to question, think, and reflect deeply on the information presented. It specifically tries to focus and explore challenging questions, dilemmas, and problems using new and past knowledge. 

With a diverse, experienced, and qualified subject-matter experts in various areas of criminal defense law, The Education Committee seek to provide professional development that will help a criminal defense attorney with everyday cases as well as cases that are a little out of the ordinary. 

 

Why PACDL CLEs Matter for Criminal Defense Attorneys

High-quality CLEs are essential for staying sharp, effective, and ethically grounded in criminal defense. Here’s why PACDL seminars are a smart investment in your practice:

  • Stay Current on the Law: Criminal statutes, case law, and procedures evolve constantly. Our CLEs keep you informed and up to date.

  • Sharpen Your Skills: Learn practical strategies in trial advocacy and negotiation to strengthen your practice.

  • Navigate Ethical Challenges: Many sessions address legal ethics, helping you manage tough decisions while maintaining professional integrity.

  • Build Your Network: Connect with peers across the defense bar for collaboration, referrals, and support.

  • Gain Fresh Insights: Hear from expert speakers who offer new perspectives and innovative approaches to casework.

  • Deepen Your Expertise: Focused sessions on topics like white-collar crime, DUI, and capital cases help you grow your specialization.

  • Deliver Better Client Service: Investing in superior training means stronger representation, better outcomes, and higher professional credibility.

In short, PACDL CLEs equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to excel in criminal defense—and to deliver the highest level of service to your clients.