The free on-demand modules feature Washington state practitioners discussing the following topics:
- WSBA 101: Welcome
- Career Advancement
- Equity and Inclusion Within the Legal Profession
- Ethics
- Skills
- How to Start a Solo or Small Firm Practice
- Personal Well-being
To complete the admissions requirement, please confirm that you watched four hours of content by submitting your certification through the Admissions webpage. If you did not complete your application online, submit the preadmission online course confirmation form to WSBA verifying your completion of this requirement.
Watch the Modules
Module 1 │ Module 2 │ Module 3 │ Module 4 │ Module 5│ Module 6│ Module 7
Module 1 — WSBA 101: Welcome | |
Watch Module 1PresentersTerra Nevitt, Executive Director, WSBA In Conversation with WSBA Staff: Jean McElroy – Washington State Bar Association Paris Eriksen – Washington State Bar Association Ana LaNasa-Selvidge – Washington State Bar Association Diana Singleton – Washington State Bar Association | Additional Resources |
Module 2 — Career Advancement | |
Watch Module 2PresentersLionel Greaves, IV – Office of the Attorney General Jaime Cuevas, Jr. – Stokes Lawrence, P.S. MAMAS panel: Lori Worthington Hurl – Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. Katie Comstock – Levy, von Beck, Comstock, P.S. Judge Marilyn Paja – Kitsap County District Court | Additional ResourcesMAMA Panel Presentation Slides Perspectives from the Bench Presentation Resources Slide WSBA Sections provide invaluable enrichment, networking and leadership opportunities. |
Module 3 — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Practice of Law in Washington State | |
Watch Module 3PresentersOmid Bagheri – JustLead Washington Ada Shen-Jaffe – JustLead Washington; Independent Consultant/Strategic Thinking, Race Equity & Leadership Skills Coach Lionel Greaves, IV – Office of the Attorney General | Additional Resources |
Module 4 — Ethics | |
Watch Module 4PresentersJennifer Hanson – Associated Industries Judge Ketu Shah – King County District Court Loretta Story – Story Law Moderator: Jeanne Marie Clavere – Washington State Bar Association | Additional ResourcesEthics Panel Presentation Slides See the WSBA Ethics in Practice page for more information, including
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Module 5 — Skills | |
Watch Module 5PresentersJordan Couch – Palace Law KJ Williams – RISE, LLC | Additional MaterialsTechnological Fluency, Project Management and Managing Clients Presentation Slides Inclusive Client Management, Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolution Presentation Slides Give back and build skills through pro bono service! |
Module 6 — How to Start a Solo or Small Firm Practice | |
Watch Module 6PresentersAnn Guinn – G&P Associates | Additional ResourcesHow to Start and Build a Successful Practice WSBA Practice Management Assistance Program |
Module 7 — Personal Well-being | |
Watch Module 7PresenterDan Crystal – Washington State Bar Association | Additional ResourcesBuilding Resiliency for Your Legal Career Presentation Slides Health and well-being are important considerations for new legal professionals starting a career. Learn about WSBA's Member Wellness Program where you can connect with a job seekers' support group, seek individual consultation for mental health or addiction issues and much more. |
Preadmission Education Program
To view the required four hours of content:
- Select and view content from the online course. You are free to choose from the seven modules which sessions are most relevant or interesting to you as you complete the four hours of viewing.
- Enter certification that you have completed this requirement in your online admissions account. By Supreme Court rule, you must complete the free PREP course prior to your admission to practice law.
