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As you look to welcome a new class of first years, consider engaging your second years to augment your first-year program. Second years are uniquely well positioned—they've gone through the first-year program and have a year of context and experience. That's one reason we offer free pilots for second years (and rising second years!). They're a great audience to determine if Praktio's on-demand, skills-based courses could get your first years off to a stronger start. And because all of our e-learning is turnkey, you could run a free pilot one week and have courses available for first years the next! Our on-demand training slots into any schedule, teaching practical skills that transfer to real-world work. Curious what to expect from a free pilot? Check out some responses from an Am Law 100 firm that continued on to use our training for first years. #biglaw #elearning #lawfirms

By offering Praktio's Transactional Bootcamp to your first years, you'll be teaching them: - how to take ownership during the lifecycle of a deal; - best practices for navigating stakeholder preferences; - a framework for reviewing and drafting contracts with an eye toward common pitfalls; and - negotiation strategies and tactics through in-depth simulations. This multi-session series can be taught virtually or in person, giving first years a flexible way to build a practical foundation for their practice. #biglaw #legaleducation #legalworkshops

Is e-learning a part of your firm's first-year training program? If so, check out some of our most effective strategies for making sure everyone actually engages with the e-learning you've thoughtfully curated for them. By putting a few of these practical techniques in place, you can help first years make the most of the resources available to them. #elearning #professionaldevelopment #biglaw

✨Course spotlight: Confidentiality Agreements✨ Confidentiality agreements are one of the most ubiquitous agreements out there. This course guides learners through the common issues that arise when negotiating these agreements, highlighting key components, best practices to follow, and pitfalls to avoid. As with all Praktio courses, it's self-paced. This means first years can make progress at any point in their uniquely busy schedule and gain practical skills that are directly applicable to the work they're likely to encounter early in their careers. Want to kick around the course yourself? We offer free access to stakeholders so you can see exactly what your first years will learn. #confidentialityagreements #biglaw #elearning

By offering Praktio's Deals & Drafting Workshop to your transactional first years, you'll be giving them a chance to: • explore the key documents, tasks, and roles of the typical workflows of a deal; • examine the most common “building block” provisions of contracts; and • learn best practices and common pitfalls to avoid when drafting or working with contracts. This two-hour session can be taught virtually or in person, giving first years a flexible way to build a practical foundation for their practice. #biglaw #traininganddevelopment #lawyerworkshops #contractdrafting

At the recent Professional Development Consortium (PDC) Summer conference, Praktio's CEO and founder, Michael Bloom, took to the stage alongside some of our favorite PD folks. Together, we shared practical advice for increasing e-learning engagement among first year associates. In addition to the incredible advice shared by our panelists, we had a great time hearing from folks in the room. The PDC continues to be an incredible community, and we're already looking forward to seeing everyone next year in Chicago! Couldn't make the conference? Check out some of our top tips for driving engagement and setting your incoming class up for success. https://praktio.com/engage #elearning #biglaw #PDCLegal24 #professionaldevelopment

When live training is concentrated in the first few weeks of associates’ time at a firm, it can be helpful to implement a structured e-learning curriculum following the conclusion of live training. This approach supports continuous learning and skill development without overwhelming daily responsibilities, allowing associates to gradually continue to build a robust skillset, enhancing their confidence and competence. When you use e-learning as a standalone training tool, consider these three tips for a more successful implementation. #1 - Set clear deadlines While it’s important to allow flexibility, setting a deadline communicates the importance of the training and helps drive completion. #2 - Suggest a cadence Suggesting a cadence, such as completing two courses per week over six weeks, can help associates manage their time effectively and mitigate procrastination. #3 - Communicate continuously Offer repeated communications about e-learning resources throughout the associate’s first few weeks or months. Consider internal communication methods or mentioning them in live meetings. #elearning #legaltraining #legaltech

When you use interactive e-learning before live training sessions, you can enhance the learning experience for your first-year associates. ✨ Start from the same place Using e-learning as pre-work allows everyone—no matter their prior knowledge or experience—to engage in the session from a consistent baseline. ✨ Enhanced preparedness Associates come to live sessions well-prepared, allowing them to actively engage in discussions and learn more from the session. ✨ Efficient use of live session time When everyone enters with a similar level of understanding, live sessions can focus on learning goals that are better achieved live, such as hearing different perspectives on particular topics or practicing interpersonal skills. ✨ Improved retention Engaging with interactive e-learning both before and after live sessions helps make the learning more enduring. Want to learn how other top firms implement e-learning in their training programs? https://lnkd.in/gH6QUqEU #interactiveelearning #elearning #biglaw

Why give your associates access to a library of e-learning on day one? So they can leverage it in their daily workflow, accessing any courses they need to confidently complete assigned work. For instance, if a senior associate asks a first year to handle signature page packets for the first time, the associate can take Praktio’s Signature Pages e-learning course before doing the task. Then, they can more effectively prepare signature pages with significantly fewer mistakes. The training not only saves time for the senior associate but results in higher-quality work output—and, in this particular example, a smoother, more professional process for all involved. #signaturepages #elearning #biglaw

Just-in-time training is an efficient way to provide necessary information precisely when associates need it, enhancing their ability to perform new or unfamiliar tasks with confidence and accuracy. When using e-learning as a just-in-time training tool, consider these three tips for a more successful implementation. #1 - Educate senior associates Provide seniors with demonstrations, lists of training topics, and access to the e-learning platform. This enables them to effectively guide first years to appropriate resources as needed. #2 - Integrating training with tasks Encourage seniors to routinely pair task assignments with recommended e-learning modules, embedding training directly into the workflow for maximum relevance and impact. #3 - Hold and initial kickoff A live kickoff with all associates as well as relevant stakeholders can help make the case for when and why first years should take relevant training. #elearning #biglaw #trainingtips