Provider Tools

The Commission recognizes that professional responsibility CLE affords an opportunity to provide quality learning experiences characterized by the change agents of inspiration and aspiration. Accordingly, the language used in the forms was chosen to provide guidance about issues important to the Commission on Professionalism and to improve the substance and delivery of the coursework. Illinois is committed to raising the substantive quality of professional responsibility continuing legal education.

To assist providers in navigating through the Illinois requirements, and in gaining an understanding of the nature of our substantive review, the Commission created a Course Development Checklist. The Checklist is designed for individuals who create or deliver professional responsibility CLE courses and activities. It not only states the minimum requirements, but it also encourages the development of coursework in the five different areas of professional responsibility CLE with principles of quality learning at the forefront.

Recognizing the need for an evaluation tool that focused on what attorneys were learning as a result of participating in a CLE course, the Commission developed a Participant Evaluation Form. This form was designed to gather participant feedback about course learning objectives, methods of delivery and engagement, and value of the learning experience. Gathering this information serves to inform CLE providers about possible avenues to improve the quality of their course.

Periodically, the Commission monitors courses to assess the quality and effectiveness of course content, delivery methods, and teaching practices. A Course Audit Form was developed to gather information and to provide feedback to the CLE provider.

A sample Teaching CLE Certificate was developed to assist the CLE provider in administering CLE credit to teachers of their professional responsibility CLE courses.

A sample Certificate of Attendance was developed to assist the CLE provider in administering CLE credit to participants.