Live Webinar CLE – Bridge the Gap

Transitioning from law student to practicing lawyer is not easy. The award-winning “Bridge the Gap” program – which was developed by a Supreme Court of Pennsylvania subcommittee – was designed to help recent law school graduates’ transition from law student to practitioners.

In recent years, the Disciplinary Board of Pennsylvania has recorded an increasing number of complaints filed against newly admitted lawyers for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically rules which directly relate to the practical aspects of operating a law office. One of the goals of this program is to help those making the transition avoid such pitfalls.

The program is presented online, complete with video clips, interactive surveys, and other audio-visual learning features. Bridge the Gap is owned by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board and is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that individuals new to the practice of law help to sustain Pennsylvania’s strong and principled legal profession.

Speakers:

• Timur Dikec
  Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
• Samantha Dorn
  Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
• Nathaniel G. Ecker
  Jones Day

*This will be a Distance Learning CLE.

Please note: This program is conducted as a live interactive Zoom meeting that can be viewed by participants on their own computers remotely. Active participation is expected, just as it would be in an in-person session. Cameras must remain on, and attendees are expected to remain attentive throughout the program to confirm engagement. Participants will receive 4 hours of Live CLE credit for the webinar. You will receive the link to join and the materials 24 hours in advance of the program.

*This program has been approved for 4 hours of Ethics CLE credit in Pennsylvania.

Last day to Pre-register: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Register by mail: Print and return the hard copy registration form available here.

*Please note: The Pa. CLE Board can take up to 45 days to post credits.

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Interested in this program but have a conflict and can’t attend? The vast majority of our webinar CLEs programs are recorded and available for CLE credit online within 72 hours. Click here to see all available ACBA online CLEs.