MICPEL Mission Statement

The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc. (MICPEL) is the continuing professional education provider for lawyers in Maryland on behalf of its partners: the Maryland State Bar Association, the University of Baltimore School of Law, and the University of Maryland School of Law.  MICPEL’s purpose is to provide, throughout the state of Maryland, the highest quality continuing professional education for the practice of law in Maryland through educational programs, publications, and other delivery systems that utilize available technologies in a fiscally responsible manner.

“What is MICPEL?” is a question we are often asked by new Maryland lawyers. We would like to take a moment to familiarize you with our organization and the services we provide for Maryland lawyers. The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc. (MICPEL) was formed in 1976 as a result of the cooperative effort of the Maryland State Bar Association, the University of Baltimore Law School, and the University of Maryland School of Law, each of whom is represented on the Board of Trustees. While MICPEL is an independent entity, it was created to be the continuing legal education agent of its founding organizations.

Want to know how to hire a legal expert to do hours of research, prepare sample forms, case cites, and legal summaries and then give you an hour long practical discussion of a legal problem for under $25 an hour? Attend a MICPEL program!

MICPEL programs emphasize the practical solutions you will need in your practice.

You will learn how to:
• Recognize problem areas
• Draft documents
• Deal with your clients’ concerns
• Better serve your clients
• Work more efficiently

MICPEL services and products include:

• Fundamental Introductory Seminars
• Intermediate Level Seminars
• Advanced Level Institutes
• Hands-On Skills Workshops
• Legislative and Case Law Updates
• Nationally Recognized Speakers
• Multiple Session Evening Seminars
• Manuals and Handbooks
• Forms on Disk
• Audio Tapes or CDs and Materials
• Video Replays of Seminars for CLE Credit
• DVDs of Seminars for Purchase

MICPEL seminars address all areas of law utilizing a volunteer faculty of experienced and respected practitioners, judges, and professionals. In addition, we often contract with nationally recognized experts to provide a broader perspective or specialized training to Maryland lawyers. MICPEL courses are approved for CLE credit in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia. We also submit appropriate programs for continuing education credit for CPAs, real estate and insurance. Plus, you can save on your malpractice insurance by attending CLE programs. We will provide you with a certification of your attendance.

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