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WBASNY is an accredited provider of individual viewing of videotape and audiotape formats for experienced attorneys. Newly admitted (within their first two years of admission to the New York Bar) attorneys may not receive credit for taped formats. This memorandum is to set out guidelines and procedures specifically relevant to taped formats. The guidelines and procedures set forth in the WBASNY CLE Memorandum remain in effect except where modified herein.
I. VIDEO AND AUDIO LIBRARY:
The WBASNY Videotape and Audiotape Library contain copies of taped traditional format CLE seminars that were approved and presented in accordance with the required guidelines and procedures. Each chapter may receive for its own library a copy of each currently existing tape and all tapes made by WBASNY of future seminars. Each chapter shall make available to its members copies of the tapes. Each chapter can maintain its own library of tapes and determine for itself how best to distribute said tapes to its members.
WBASNY is obligated by contract to a videographer for copying of such tapes and must provide for payment thereof. Each chapter must contact Executive Director Linda Chiaverini for payment of such fees. So long as the required fee is remitted, each chapter may choose to either charge an additional fee for its members or make the tapes available for free as a member benefit.
Each chapter may also build its own library of tapes of approved programs presented and taped by the chapter itself. Any arrangement made with a videographer for those purposes is each chapter’s responsibility.
II. PROGRAMS PRODUCED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2003:
WBASNY will continue to tape programs at its Annual Convention and make said tapes available to each chapter in accordance with the prior section.
Each chapter would also have the option of taping a given program and making it available for individual distribution as desired. It is the chapter's decision whether to provide future tapes as a member benefit or to charge individuals for viewings.
It is each chapter's obligation to ensure a quality tape. There should be proper use and monitoring of microphones to ensure clear sound with strong volume and minimum background noise. Videotapes should be filmed in Best Quality Mode on professional quality tape; there should be bright lighting with no shadows and hot contrast lighting should be avoided. A professional should be employed in order to ensure a quality, professional product. It would be the chapter's obligation to engage a videographer and to make arrangements for copying. The written materials must be distributed along with the tape and the requisite paperwork (see following section) from the viewers must be submitted for a CLE certificate.
Effective January 1, 2003, all accredited providers for nontraditional self study formats are required to provide independent sponsor verification of an attorney's participation in the self-study program. Accordingly, any tapes produced after January 1, 2003 must contain an embedded alphanumeric code which the attorney seeking credit must submit along with the requisite paperwork. Such code can be embedded by the videographer. A copy of the tape along with the alphanumeric code must be provided to Linda Chiaverini upon completion of the taping.
III. CLE CERTIFICATES:
For individual viewings of approved tapes, a member must complete and submit an evaluation form for said program, an affirmation of attendance containing the alphanumeric code of said tape and a check payable to WBASNY in the amount of $15 to Linda Chiaverini at Post Office Box 936, Planetarium Station, New York, N.Y. 10024-0546 in order to receive a CLE certificate.
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Dear Counsel:
To obtain credit for continuing legal education programs on video or audio tape, please complete the following steps:
1. After you have watched or listened to the tape or disc, complete the “Attorney Certification, Evaluation, & Questionnaire” in its entirety. BE SURE TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATION PORTION. Also be sure to complete the bottom portion of the form with enough specificity to illustrate that you completed the learning activity. Programs taped after January 1, 2003 will have an alpha-numeric code embedded within the presentation (visually on video tapes, verbally on audios). Please be sure to enter that code number on the sheet.
2. Return the completed form to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. Your completed form must be accompanied by a check made out to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) in the amount of $15.00. Upon our receipt of your form and check, we will send you a "Continuing Legal Education Program Certificate of Completion."
3. Retain the certificate of completion in your personal files for at least four (4) years.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
Enclosure
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, & QUESTIONNAIRE
Please complete ALL PARTS of this form and return it along with a check for $15.00 made payable to the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York at P.O. Box 936, Planetarium Station, New York, NY 10024-1620. Your Continuing Legal Education Program Certificate of Completion will be mailed to you upon our receipt of this form.
TITLE OF RECORDED SEMINAR:
DATE OF LIVE PROGRAM:
TAPE CODE:
(An alpha-numeric code will appear on video tapes or audio tapes, [spoken on audio tapes] of programs presented after January 1, 2003. If applicable, please write that number on the line provided.)
TOTAL MCLE CREDIT HOURS: , distributed as
General (professional practice, skills, etc.) Ethics/Professionalism
Attorney Name:
Year & Month of Admission:
Address:
Phone:
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ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION
By signing below, I certify that I ______ listened to the audio tape version OR ______ viewed the video tape version of the continuing legal education program named above in its entirety. (Check one.)
Date(s) on which I viewed or listened to program: _____________________________________
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PLEASE LIST AT LEAST TWO (2) PRACTICE TIPS OR ITEMS OF LEGAL INFORMATION YOU DERIVED FROM THIS PROGRAM. (If you need more space, please continue on reverse side)
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Under the NYS Court Rules governing mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE), accredited CLE Providers must grant registrants an opportunity to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of programs and must submit an annual summary of such evaluations to the Office of Court Administration. Thank you for helping us to comply with these rules.
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