Updated: Oct. 22, 2025

Section Mini-CLE Programming

Mini-CLEs are live seminars hosted by WSBA sections, offering up to 2.0 CLE credits. Tuition is typically $35 or less, with options for free or reduced rates for section members or all WSBA members. All revenue from tuition goes directly to the section.

Mini-CLEs can be online, in-person, or hybrid. For webinars, sections may use On24 (WSBA's webinar tool) or another platform. Mini-CLEs are not available for sale on-demand in the WSBA CLE store.*

The section hosting the Mini-CLE handles scheduling, agenda creation, presenter recruitment, and all other event details (e.g., securing a venue or webinar platform, catering, etc.). They also manage presenter communication, course materials (collection and dissemination), and run the event the day of the Mini-CLE. 

WSBA CLE sets up registration, administers MCLE accreditation, assists with marketing, and sends reminders about procedures and due dates. After the event, WSBA CLE reports Washington CLE credit for attendees and presenters.

Please review our Mini-CLE Quick Reference Guide for a breakdown of roles and responsibilities for a Mini-CLE by event type (webinar, in-person, and hybrid) and options for webinar platforms.


Instructions to set up a Mini-CLE:

  1. Designate a volunteer from your section to serve as the producer of the Mini-CLE. The producer is typically the section volunteer serving as the main event organizer and will be the primary point of contact between the section and WSBA both leading up to and on the day of the event. The producer will complete the steps listed below. 
  2. At least eight weeks prior to your potential Mini-CLE date(s), email minicle@wsba.org to review your date(s) for conflicts. If a date is available, WSBA CLE will place a hold on the WSBA CLE calendar to reserve the date and time. Please do not submit an event form prior to completing this step.
  3. Submit a completed Mini-CLE Event Form at least 6 weeks prior to the event if online only. Please submit earlier for hybrid and in-person events.**
  4. Once WSBA CLE receives your event form, a WSBA CLE staff member will follow up within two business days and advise on next steps. If you submit an event form and do not hear from WSBA CLE within two business days, please email minicle@wsba.org.

Questions? Email minicle@wsba.org.

 

*For webinars conducted via On24, an archive link to a recording will be available to view up to one year after the seminar. Archive link recordings are not eligible for MCLE credit. The Section must obtain written consent from the presenter(s) post the archive link on the Section webpage.

**We recommend submitting the event form at least eight weeks in advance so WSBA staff has time to review and approve any contracts needed for the event space and/or food. WSBA approval is required for all contracts and/or agreements. Contact your section’s staff liaison to review expenses and the process for any required approvals. Please note that WSBA CLE cannot set up registration and market the Mini-CLE until the event form is complete and all contracts and agreements are finalized.