Thank you for taking the time to complete our anonymous CLE survey. These questions will help us better plan our CLE calendar to meet the needs of our Nebraska attorneys. If you wish to provide further feedback, please reach out to Allyson Felt, our CLE Director, via email at afelt@nebar.com.

1.When given the choice, how do you prefer to consume CLE content? Please answer this question with your preference as if there was no minimum requirement for either course type.

In-person learning (all attendees in the room with the presenter)

Distance learning (includes live webcasts or OnDemand programming)

Combination of both

2.What types of CLE activities do you find most beneficial? (Select all that apply)

In-person seminars

Online webinars

Workshops or interactive sessions

Panel discussions or roundtables

Other (please specify)

3.How frequently do you engage in CLE activities? If your CLE engagement changes based on the year, please answer with your anticipated engagement in CLE for this reporting year.

Monthly

Quarterly

Biannually

Annually/I usually complete all my required hours at one conference or event.

4.During which time(s) of the year do you prefer to participate in CLE programs? (Select all that apply)

Beginning of the year (January-February)

Spring (March-April)

Summer (May-August)

Fall (September-October – including the NSBA Annual Meeting)

Winter (November/December)

No preference

5.Which days of the week do you find most convenient for attending CLE programs? (Select all that apply)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

6.What time(s) of day do you prefer for CLE sessions? (Select all that apply)

Morning (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Midday (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Afternoon (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Evening (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

7.What is your preferred duration for a single CLE session (i.e., individual sessions without a break)?

1 hour

1.5 hours

2 hours

3 hours

Other (please specify)

8.Do you prefer CLE programs that are condensed into a shorter timeframe (e.g., one full day) or spread out over multiple days?

Condensed into a shorter timeframe

Spread out over multiple days

No preference

9.When considering CLE opportunities, which factors are most important to you? (Please rate each factor.)

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Relevance to my practice area

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Expertise of the presenters/speakers

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Convenience of timing and location

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Cost-effectiveness

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Interaction and networking opportunities

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Availability of materials/resources

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Accreditation for other professional licenses (please specify below)

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

Other (please specify below)

Not important at all

Somewhat important

Important

Very important

10.Any additional information relating to question 9.

11.Technology: Which of the following options best fits your proficiency level with technology?

Advanced—I consider myself an expert on available technology, privacy, and information security.

Intermediate—I am very comfortable with technology and how to apply it to my practice/career/daily life.

Basic—I know enough to get through my day, but I know I am not as efficient as I could be.

Newcomer—I need assistance when trying to use technology in my practice/career/daily life.

12.Ethics: What types of ethics programming do you prefer to take? (Select all that apply)

Legal ethics specific to my practice area/malpractice prevention relating to my practice area

Professionalism

Diversity in the legal profession

Substance use or mental health issues in the legal profession

Wellness

Ethical standards as they relate directly to law firm management

Technology proficiency; benefits and risks associated therewith

Information security and the effects of technology on client confidentiality and other ethical issues

13.What CLE topics or areas of law would you like to see offered by the NSBA?

14.Would you be interested in CLE programs that incorporate technology or other interactive elements (e.g., gamification, small group discussions, additional breakout sessions)?

Yes

No

Maybe, depending on the implementation

15.If yes, which types of interactivity would you prefer?

16.What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating in CLE activities as much as you'd like? (Select all that apply)

Time constraints

Cost of participation

Lack of relevant offerings in my area (please provide your area in the comment box below)

Difficulty in finding quality programs

Scheduling conflicts

Other (please specify)

Additional Information:

17.How do you prefer to receive information about upcoming CLE opportunities?

Email newsletters or notifications

Social media (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), etc.)

Bar Association Calendar

Word of mouth/referrals

Other (please specify)

18.Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding continuing legal education that you would like to share? If so, please do so in the box below: