https://www.pli.edu/rss/interactive-learning-center en-us 2026 Practising Law Institute Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:58:37 Z https://www.pli.edu/programs/accounting-for-my-crime-the-story-of-nathan-mueller/456629?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Accounting and financial reporting An original documentary series by CPE Studios commissioned by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Accounting for My Crime features a compelling study of how a multi-million-dollar embezzlement scheme carried out by an employee of a major insurance company for nearly a decade was uncovered and, ultimately, prosecuted. This program explores how internal parties could potentially exploit procedural loopholes and manipulate internal controls to perpetrate financial crimes. The agenda also examines how the “Fraud Triangle” analysis factors apply to this case study, offering attorneys, accountants, compliance and allied professionals with a framework to tie legal and accounting concepts to factual or circumstantial evidence of a suspected financial crime. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 456629 456629 178 G5646 2:35:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/my-wall-street-heist-the-story-of-gary-foster/456619?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Auditing Financial crimes An original documentary series by CPE Studios commissioned by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, My Wall Street Heist, features the story of Gary Foster, a Jamaican immigrant with ambitions of working on Wall Street. Despite realizing his dream, he engaged in and was ultimately convicted of embezzling funds from his employer, one of the world’s largest financial institutions. The embezzlement spanned nearly a decade despite the existence of internal and external audits.  This case study explores the legal, financial, policy and cultural considerations raised by the discovery of this fraud. Lawyers, accountants and allied professionals will see how employment policies could tie into some of the reasoning behind potential fraudulent behavior, along with how certain key actions established the legal and accounting framework for a financial crime. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 456619 456619 178 G5645 1:30:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/silence-no-more-the-story-of-sarah-carver-and-jennifer-griffith/456621?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Financial crimes An original documentary series by CPE Studios commissioned by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Silence No More features an engaging account of how a scheme to defraud the U.S. Social Security system through fraudulent disability claims was exposed by internal whistleblowers, leading to a False Claims Act lawsuit and subsequent investigations.This program explores how the use of fabricated evidence and bribery sustained the fraudulent scheme for over a decade despite internal complaints. The agenda will also share how the whistleblowers sustained retaliation, harassment and professional setbacks after exposing the fraud, highlighting the need to establish and reinforce protection of whistleblowers.   Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 456621 456621 178 G5644 1:15:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/drop-in-pro-bono-clinic-best-practices/453587?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Public interest law and pro bono This on-demand interactive online program is designed to equip attorneys with the knowledge, skills, and ethical frameworks essential for effective service in drop-in pro bono legal clinics. Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the common obstacles attorneys perceive when considering volunteering in these settings, including time constraints, unfamiliarity with clinic operations, or uncertainty about scope of representation. Through scenario-based learning, the program addresses these concerns and empowers attorneys to confidently engage in meaningful volunteer work.This program highlights the importance and benefits of volunteering at drop-in pro bono clinics. Attorneys will explore how volunteering not only enhances access to justice for underserved populations but also provides professionals with opportunities for skill development, community engagement, and personal fulfillment. The program offers practical guidance on efficiently and effectively conducting client interviews, setting clear boundaries for attorney-client interactions, and adhering to best practices established for clinic settings.The program covers ethical issues common to drop-in clinics, outlining potential issues and proactive strategies for mitigation. Additionally, participants will learn the basics of trauma-informed interviewing, which will help them foster a client-centered approach. By completing this engaging, interactive course, attorneys will be well-prepared to deliver impactful, ethically sound legal assistance at drop-in pro bono clinics. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 453587 453587 178 G5615 1:21:47 https://www.pli.edu/programs/positive-lawyering/455316?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Lawyers can face significant barriers to optimizing their mental health and well-being, including the adversarial nature of the profession, long work hours, and exceedingly high expectations, to name just a few. This on-demand online program is designed to teach lawyers how to leverage the science-backed insights and strategies of positive psychology (the science of human flourishing) to enhance their well-being and professional performance. Each lesson presents both (1) a new idea/concept and (2) a practical strategy for implementing it, and the program concludes with a primer on how to build sustainable well-being habits to support professional competence and success as a lawyer.   Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 455316 455316 178 G5625 1:24:02 https://www.pli.edu/programs/defending-depositions/423093?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Discovery Depositions Professional development Professionalism in law practice This engaging on-demand program uses interactive scenarios to teach the goals to be achieved -- and specific techniques used – when effectively defending a fact deposition. After laying the groundwork of the basics of taking and defending legal depositions, with specific emphasis on the important points for an attorney defending a person being deposed, the program first focuses on how to navigate preparing a witness for a deposition while avoiding improperly coaching the witness. This includes ensuring the witness being deposed understands the facts of the case, is prepared to provide concise and truthful responses, and understands the procedural rules involved. The program then demonstrates how the defending attorney must use objections strategically, while differentiating the rules governing a deposition from those that apply at trial. Finally, the program reviews how to handle potential opposing counsel misconduct during the deposition and points out the risks of not being prepared to handle such misconduct if it occurs.  In sum, this program provides a comprehensive guide to defending a witness being deposed, stressing the importance of preparation, accurate and truthful testimony, professionalism, and the appropriate use of objections. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423093 423093 178 G5279 1:14:10 https://www.pli.edu/programs/pro-bono-skills-effective-communication/423081?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Public interest law and pro bono Professional development Communication skills (Career development) Interviewing, soliciting, and retaining clients Pro bono relations and opportunities OverviewAs the access to justice gap continues to widen and the need for pro bono legal assistance grows, it is more important than ever for lawyers to understand the best ways to communicate with and effectively represent legal services and pro bono clients.Why You Should AttendThis on-demand online course is for anyone who wants to learn more about how to communicate and work with clients and gain skills to become a more culturally competent advocate. It will teach new attorneys and seasoned professionals how to communicate and work more effectively and cooperatively with their pro bono and legal services clients. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423081 423081 178 G4136 2:24:30 https://www.pli.edu/programs/strategic-listening-for-lawyers/423041?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Professional conduct Career development Communication skills (Career development) Legal writing, drafting, and negotiation This program is an engaging experience to help lawyers improve their strategic listening skills. The focus is on the most common listening contexts lawyers encounter (other than trial procedure): client conversations, opposing counsel negotiations, and shared casework with colleagues. The program will highlight the concrete actions attorneys should take for strategic listening without sacrificing zealous advocacy and credibility assessments. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423041 423041 178 G4770 1:30:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/informal-legal-writing/423028?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Career development Communication skills (Career development) Professionalism in law practice Legal writing, drafting, and negotiation The Informal Legal Writing program bridges that gap. It provides lawyers with the skills they need to write and communicate effectively using digital technology. This suite of highly interactive, short modules is designed to teach lawyers the specific skills they need for the types of writing they do. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423028 423028 178 G4398 1:46:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/financial-statement-basics-for-lawyers/423014?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Securities filings and financial statements Balance sheets (Securities filings and financial statements) Cash flows (Securities filings and financial statements) Income statements (Securities filings and financial statements) This interactive, self-paced program will introduce participants to the basic concepts and calculations used in three key financial statements: balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.  Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423014 423014 178 G4134 1:31:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/domestic-violence-skills-representing-survivors-in-court/423011?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Family law Domestic violence Family court Practice skills (Family law) Public interest law and pro bono Participants will learn how to develop and execute a strategy for handling domestic violence cases in court, including preparing clients for court, negotiating on behalf of clients, representing clients in court, and helping clients understand what court decisions mean and how to move forward. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423011 423011 178 G4170 2:54:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/the-art--science-of-interviewing-pro-bono-clients/423023?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Public interest law and pro bono Practice skills (Public interest law and pro bono) Professional development Attorney-client relations Asking the right questions in the right way can start your attorney-client relationship off on the right note and prevent unnecessary frustration. This skill is especially important when working with pro bono clients who have had limited experience with the legal system or face other barriers.This on-demand online course is for anyone who wants to learn more about how to master the art and science of interviewing pro bono clients. This program will teach new attorneys and seasoned professionals how to work effectively and cooperatively with their pro bono client. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423023 423023 178 G3711 2:30:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/working-with-domestic-violence-survivors/423009?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Family law Domestic violence Orders of protection (Family law) Public interest law and pro bono Practice skills (Public interest law and pro bono) Participants will learn how to interview and counsel domestic violence survivors in meetings with their clients. A companion course will teach participants how to develop and execute a strategy for handling domestic violence cases in court. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423009 423009 178 G4232 3:38:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/working-with-interpreters/436276?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Public interest law and pro bono Practice skills (Public interest law and pro bono) Attorney-client relations This on-demand interactive online program is for lawyers, law students, and allied professionals who want to learn best practices for using interpreters in client meetings. Scenarios enacted throughout this program will illustrate how to work with a legal client with whom legal advocates do not share a language. Viewers will learn best practices for overcoming language barriers in legal consultations and get guidance for using interpreters in meetings with clients, with the goal of enabling communication and relationship building. Throughout this program viewers will see videos featuring lawyers, law students, interpreters, paralegals, and clients in various situations. These scenes are portrayed by actors, but are based on real-world situations. Viewers will review and evaluate how the advocates in each portrayal handle the situations.Understanding best practices for using interpreters is critical for legal advocates who work with clients using a different language than the advocate. Professional conduct rules require clear communication and understanding between client and lawyers, and interpreters are a necessary tool when the legal advocate and client don’t share a language. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 436276 436276 178 G5455 1:24:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/confidentiality-for-paralegals/422998?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Cybersecurity and data protection Information privacy (Cybersecurity and data protection) Confidentiality (Ethics and professional responsibility) Electronic information (Ethics and professional responsibility) Data use, management, and security (Technology in law practice) Join us so you can participate in a real–time, on-line discussion with other paralegals and PLI faculty, exploring best practices for communicating important issues in client privacy, confidentiality and privilege. This discussion will help you to build trust with your attorneys and clients and meet your legal obligations and expectations in this critical area of the law. This webinar style program features an enhanced faculty presentation incorporating professionally produced media that includes an animated video and custom illustrations to demonstrate key concepts in client confidentiality, privilege, and privacy.The participant will gain an understanding of the client confidentiality, privilege, and privacy issues that arise for paralegals in both law firms and in-house legal departments and learn ways to avoid potential pitfalls. This program's interactive questions and answer discussions will engage participants and increase the likelihood of transferring confidentiality concepts to their real-life legal work environments. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 422998 422998 178 G4639 1:00:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/confidentiality-for-summer-associates/423006?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney-client privilege Confidentiality (Ethics and professional responsibility) Practice skills (Ethics and professional responsibility) Professionalism in law practice This program explores important issues in client privacy, confidentiality, and privilege. This program will help you understand how to build trust with your attorneys and clients and meet your legal obligations and expectations in this critical area of the law. This program incorporates a professionally produced animated video and scenario discussions to demonstrate key concepts in client confidentiality, privilege, and privacy that are specific to the experience of a summer associate.The participant will gain an understanding of the client confidentiality, privilege, and privacy issues that arise for summer associates in law firm, in-house, government, or public interest group settings. Participants will also learn ways to avoid potential pitfalls. This program will engage participants and increase the likelihood of transferring confidentiality, privilege, and privacy concepts to their real-life student and work environments. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 423006 423006 178 G4678 1:00:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/aaa---building-a-law-firm-ai-strategy/438414?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Artificial intelligence This practical, actionable course is designed to empower legal professionals and law firm leaders to navigate and implement generative AI strategies within their practice. Drawing on the American Arbitration Association’s successful AI integration as a guiding example, the course equips participants with the tools and insights needed to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving legal industry. Each of the course’s modules requires approximately 30 minutes to complete and allows participants to learn at their own pace. The modules feature an engaging mix of narrated videos delivering educational content, interviews with AAA leaders sharing their real-world experiences, slides and animated text emphasizing key points, interactive quizzes to reinforce learning, and downloadable worksheets to help participants apply concepts to their own firms. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the tools, strategies, and leadership approaches essential for driving AI adoption in their unique legal environments. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 438414 438414 178 G5504 2:56:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/artificial-intelligence-in-law-practice-for-summer-associates-and-interns-g5499/437679?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Artificial Intelligence, including generative AI, is changing the delivery of legal services in all practice areas and settings. AI tools present enormous opportunities to be more efficient, improve work product quality, and produce better outcomes in law practice. AI tools also present risks, which must be understood and addressed. Law students, to succeed in their summer internships and careers, need to know how to use AI responsibly and well. This program provides law students with the essential information they need to excel in their internships, whether working for a law firm, legal department, court, public interest organization, or other type of employer.   Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 437679 437679 178 G5499 3:04:07 https://www.pli.edu/programs/financial-statements-game/422991?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Securities filings and financial statements Balance sheets (Securities filings and financial statements) Cash flows (Securities filings and financial statements) Income statements (Securities filings and financial statements) Notes (Securities filings and financial statements) Financial statements provide information on the financial performance of companies and are the language of business. Attorneys are often required to understand financial statements in order to provide solutions to their clients’ problems, including structuring financial transactions and litigating business disputes.This entertaining and immersive “serious game” trains lawyers to understand, read and interpret financial statements and to apply their findings in the decision-making process. Working in this self-paced simulation will help eliminate uncertainty and lack of confidence associated with working with financial statements. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 422991 422991 178 G3832 1:34:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/legal-process-improvement/422971?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Legal process improvement Professional development Attorneys' fees This Interactive Learning Center course will teach you how to effectively use these tools in your day-to-day practice in order to improve organizational efficiency and increase client satisfaction. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 422971 422971 178 G3828 1:18:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/improving-law-firm-profitability/422967?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Law practice management Business development, marketing, succession, and continuity Finance and budgeting (Law practice management) Alternative fee arrangements Billing (Law practice management) Law firm leaders need to make every decision with a sharp focus on the financial view of the firm. To maintain this focus, you need a strong foundation in what makes - and keeps - your firm profitable. In other words, you need to learn to speak the language your firm's decision makers understand.This 70-minute, interactive online course will help you develop a basic knowledge of the key financial drivers in a law firm to understand the role that finance plays in strategic decision-making. Whether you're an associate wanting to understand the business, a marketing team member who is responsible for budgets, or just someone wanting to understand what drives your firm's profits, this course will provide you with the tools you need. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 422967 422967 178 G3827 0:43:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/internal-investigation-game/422989?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Knowing how to conduct efficient and effective internal investigations is crucial to protecting your clients or company. Properly conducted, an internal investigation will help to identify risks and remedy potential issues.During this entertaining and immersive “serious game” you will plan and conduct an internal investigation as a member of a fictional law firm and present your findings to management. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 422989 422989 178 G3831 1:15:00 https://www.pli.edu/programs/law-school-edition-motivated-reasoning-and-legal-ethics/435002?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Motivated reasoning can lead attorneys to act unethically or remain silent in the face of unethical behavior. Even after these ethical lapses, attorneys might continue to believe that they have done nothing wrong.The program will explain, in detail, what motivated reasoning is, describe and demonstrate the most common social-cognitive biases that comprise motivated reasoning.The program will provide strategies to help attorneys recognize and overcome common biases, so they behave ethically. The Model Rules of Professional Conduct will be mentioned and referred to at times in discussion, scenarios, and examples. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 435002 435002 178 G5456 1:00:14 https://www.pli.edu/programs/motivated-reasoning-and-legal-practice/422953?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Ethics and professional responsibility Motivated reasoning can lead attorneys to act unethically or remain silent in the face of unethical behavior. Even after these ethical lapses, attorneys might continue to believe that they have done nothing wrong.The program will explain, in detail, what motivated reasoning is, describe and demonstrate the most common social-cognitive biases that comprise motivated reasoning.The program will provide strategies to help attorneys recognize and overcome common biases, so they behave ethically. The Model Rules of Professional Conduct will be mentioned and referred to at times in discussion, scenarios, and examples. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 422953 422953 178 G3433 1:00:14 https://www.pli.edu/programs/law-school-edition-communicating-with-pro-bono-clients/424974?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 As the access to justice gap continues to widen and the need for pro bono legal assistance grows, it is more important than ever for lawyers to understand the best ways to communicate with and effectively represent legal services and pro bono clients.This on-demand online course is for anyone who wants to learn more about how to communicate and work with clients and gain skills to become a more culturally competent advocate. It will teach new attorneys and seasoned professionals how to communicate and work more effectively and cooperatively with their pro bono and legal services clients. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 424974 424974 178 G5144 2:24:30 https://www.pli.edu/programs/law-school-edition-interviewing-pro-bono-clients/316438?tCode=WTC5_RSS01 Government lawyers Public interest law and pro bono Nonprofit organizations Interviewing, soliciting, and retaining clients Pro bono relations and opportunities Asking the right questions in the right way can start your attorney-client relationship off on the right note and prevent unnecessary frustration. This skill is especially important when working with pro bono clients who have had limited experience with the legal system or face other barriers. This on-demand online course is for anyone who wants to learn more about how to master the art and science of interviewing pro bono clients. This program will teach new attorneys and seasoned professionals how to work effectively and cooperatively with their pro bono client. Practising Law Institute 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 USA (800)260-4PLI info@pli.edu 316438 316438 178 G5143 2:35:30