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Coaching from
Leading Practitioners

Learn New Areas Quickly with Expert Coaching

When a new matter lands on your desk, you don’t have time to figure it out from scratch.

ICLE certificates provide expert coaching from experienced Michigan lawyers and judges who do the work every day. See how they approach common scenarios, the decisions they make, and the pitfalls they avoid—so you can move forward quickly and with less trial and error.

“If I'd had this certificate when I was starting out, it would've put me 10 years ahead of where I was.”

Diana Raimi, Diana Raimi Law & Mediation

From “I Think I Know” to “I Can Handle This”

ICLE certificates walk you through the way experienced lawyers do it.

You’ll see what to do, when to do it, and how to make the right decisions along the way.

  • Follow the lifecycle of a matter—what to do first, what comes next, and why
  • Learn by example—see how experienced lawyers handle common scenarios and pitfalls
  • Build a repeatable approach—connect the steps from start to finish so you can apply them in your own work

Built for Where You Are in Your Career

  • Newer lawyers: Build a strong, real-world foundation faster
  • Experienced lawyers: Expand into a new practice area with a clear roadmap
  • Firm leaders: Train associates with a consistent, Michigan-specific approach
  • All practitioners: Sharpen your skills and learn best practices

Some certificates are fully online, so you can work at your own pace. Others combine livestreams, in-person events, and on-demand seminars. Choose what fits your schedule.

All are designed for convenience and immediate application.

Get Your Arms Around an Entire Practice Area

Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Program

10 seminars developed in cooperation with the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Develop your expertise in Michigan probate administration, drafting wills and trusts, handling guardianships and conservatorships, estate tax planning, and more.

Family Law Certificate Program

Nine seminars developed in cooperation with the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Build a strong foundation in divorce fundamentals, property division, child custody and parenting time, drafting pre- and postnuptial agreements, QDROs, and more.

Elder Law Certificate Program

49 online lessons covering seven critical areas. Tackle capacity, long-term care, Medicaid, guardianships and conservatorships, and more.

“If you’re looking to expand your practice, or get a better understanding of a practice area, this is the perfect jumping-off point.”

Alexander J. Berry-Santoro, Maxwell Dunn PLC

Focus on Specific Issues with Specialized Certificates

Instead of covering an entire practice area, these online certificates get you up to speed on targeted areas:

  • Essential Deposition Skills
  • Closely Held Business Entity Formation
  • Custody, Parenting Time, and Support Through Judgment
  • Postjudgment Custody, Parenting Time, and Support
  • Small Business Bankruptcy: Subchapter V of Chapter 11

“I wanted my associates to benefit, and I joined them because there’s always something to learn.”

James W. Kraayeveld, Kraayeveld Family Law