2009 Advanced Family Law Course
Intensive review designed for the experienced
family law professional . . .
Sessions Closed
This seven-day, 45-hour course is an advanced, up-to-date review of the complex and rapidly developing family law field. It is designed for both experienced family law practitioners and attorneys new to family law. It is a must for those preparing to take the Certified Family Law Specialist Examination. This State Bar-approved course will satisfy the entire educational requirement for certification, including 6 hours of credit in Category 5 - Psychology and Counseling (which may be taken separately) - and will apply toward the requirements for recertification. For those attendees intending to take the examination, please go to the State Bar of California website, click on Attorney Resources, click on Legal Specialization, click on Certification Requirements, and click on Exam.
Speakers
• Judge Melinda A. Johnson (Ret.)
• Judge Thomas Trent Lewis
• Stephen James Wagner
• Dr. Steven Sparta
Materials
• Complete set of slides and worksheets
• Top 40 Cases compilation
• Exam and Answer booklets
• Psychological & Counseling material
• Test-taking tips and study skills
Topics
• Dissolution of Marriage, Contempt, Enforcement, and Mediation
• Child Custody
• Child and Spousal Support
• Division of Community Property and Taxation Issues
• Psychology and Counseling
CFLS Exam Date: The next specialization exam will be held Sunday, August 9, 2009 at The Westin San Francisco Airport and Los Angeles Marriott Downtown (next exam thereafter is in 2011). Contact the State Bar directly at (415) 538-2000 to register for the exam. Exam registration is also available at www.californiaspecialist.org. Or, go to the State Bar of California website: www.calbar.ca.gov.
Practice Exam: This year, a practice examination and test-taking skills session will be offered. If you are taking the CFLS exam, we strongly suggest you stay for this optional session. Additional information regarding the practice test will be announced on the first day of the seminar.
Make the Commitment: If you intend to sit for the specialization exam, we strongly recommend that you set aside up to 100 hours of individual or group study time in addition to attending the AFLC seminar. You will benefit from the seminar, but you should begin studying now and become familiar with the top 40 cases and top 40 runners-up. You will find these cases listed on the www.cflr.com website.
MCLE Credit: CFLR certifies that this activity has been approved for minimum continuing legal education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 45 hours (of which 2 hours will apply to legal ethics).
Specialization Credit: 45 hours of specialization credit in Family Law has been approved by the California Board of Legal Specialization. (If you attend only the Psychology & Counseling session, you will receive 6 hours of MCLE/Specialization credit.)
More information on the
Psychological and Counseling Aspects of Family Law section
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