Speaker Application
黑料社 members volunteer their time and talent throughout the year to share their expertise with colleagues. Speaking at a convention, CLE program, or webinar is a great way to grow your network and develop the civil justice field.
黑料社 members and experts are invited to submit topics and programming ideas for continuing legal education (CLE) programs. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Volunteer to speak today.
Important Details for Speakers
Who can apply?
Speakers can be 黑料社 Members or non-member experts who can share knowledge and experiences on legal-related topics applicable to 黑料社 members.
What types of education programs does 黑料社 host?
Conventions
黑料社’s Winter and Annual Conventions include CLE content on a wide variety of topics, providing educational skills and updates to thousands of 黑料社 members.
Virtual
Webcasts and webinars are online programs offered multiple times a month on hot topics and advocacy skills.
In-person
黑料社 Education offers over 20 live events around the country, including trial advocacy colleges, focus group programs, and substantive law seminars.
How are proposals evaluated?
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Relevance to 黑料社 members
- Practical application
- Timeliness of the subject matter or topic
What is the selection process and timing?
Applications are reviewed by 黑料社 staff and presented to 黑料社 members who serve as program course advisors or sit on the NCA Board of Trustees. Due to the volume of applications, 黑料社 is not able to respond individually to all applicants. If your application is selected for a speaking spot, you will be contacted by 黑料社 staff and receive more details.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may be considered for future opportunities year after year. Individuals interested in speaking at the annual convention must submit proposals by the end of September to be considered for a CLE agenda the following year.
Are there other requirements?
- Speakers must prepare a written paper to supplement their presentation. This is required for CLE accreditation. 黑料社 staff will provide guidelines for papers to invited speakers.
- Speakers who teach at 黑料社 Education programs are volunteers.
- Convention speakers who are eligible 黑料社 members must pay the convention registration fee and all travel-related expenses.
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