About Us

From large firms and corporations to solo practitioners and paralegals, West LegalEdcenter provides the comprehensive, relevant continuing education our customers need to succeed in a competitive marketplace.

Who we are
Launched in 2001, West LegalEdcenter is the nation's leading online continuing legal education (CLE) service from Thomson West, part of The Thomson Corporation.

The West LegalEdcenter library contains more than 22,000 hours of CLE, spanning all learning levels and covering every practice area. Our up-to-the minute programming keeps pace with rapid changes in the law and helps you stay on top of your game. And with easy, online access, you can view programming wherever you are - from home, the office, or while traveling - wherever you have access to the internet. West LegalEdcenter is CLE that's all about you.

Company Facts

West LegalEdcenter
West LegalEdcenter offers unlimited access to the comprehensive, relevant continuing education you need to succeed in a competitive marketplace

Relevant
- More than 8,000 programs and 22,000 hours on CLE, covering every practice area
- Links from program materials to Weslaw, the best-in-call resource for in-depth legal research
- Round-the-clock CLE advisory Service to help you find the right courses
- Everything you need to meet state-specific and CLE requirements at your convenience
- CLE programs spanning all learning levels, from summer associate to seasoned practitioner
- Every topic you need, from substantive law, to practice skills, to business management and more

Current
- 65% of our programs have been produced in the previous 24 months
- Live Webcast on hot topics and legal issues as they emerge — more than 80 each month.
- Access to content developed by the leading local, state and national CLE providers.

Flexible
- On-demand programs let you choose the time and date that work best for your
- View programs whenever you what, wherever you have internet access
- Over 80 monthly live Webcast programs

Easy
- Personalized program recommendations delivered to your browser window.
- Download and print complete program materials.
- Get customer service or technical support 24/7

Our Organization

West LegalEdcenter
West LegalEdcenter was founded in 2001, and has grown to be the largest, most current provider of online CLE. Our library is continuously updated to ensure the highest quality, most current programming. You can rely on West LegalEdcenter for the quality programming you need to succeed in your professions

In 2007, West LegalEdcenter launched a new product, West Accreditation Service. Firms seeking MCLE accreditation for in-house programs currently must wade through a confusing and burdensome myriad of state requirement. With West Accreditation Service, firms can work with West LegalEdcenter's experienced CLE team for accreditation of their in-house training programs.

Thomson West
West LegalEdcenter is a Thomson West business. Founded in 1872, the West name has been a core part of the legal profession. In fact, the name West is now synonymous with the successful practice of law. Today, West delivers a powerful competitive advantage to its customers by providing the highest-quality legal, regulatory and business information and the most innovative technology tools to manage it. In addition to being the home of Westlaw, West annually publishes over 66 million books and 500 CD-ROM libraries. Learn more about Thomson West.

Thomson Corporation
West has been a part of Thomson since 1996. Thomson provides must-have information, with technology and applications that help customers make better decisions, faster. With revenues of $8.70 billion in 2005, Thomson serves more than 20 million information users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. Learn more about Thomson.

Our Customers

Helping our customers stay current, competitive and productive
From solo practitioners to large law firms and corporations, West LegalEdcenter offers unlimited access to the comprehensive, relevant continuing education you need to succeed in a competitive marketplace.

West LegalEdcenter has the breadth and depth to cover every training need, including special libraries devoted to paralegals and summer associates.

Our Commitments

West LegalEdcenter's Quality
With content developed by the leading CLE providers and a library that is continually updated, you can rely on West LegalEdcenter for the quality programming you need to succeed in your profession.

West LegalEdcenter's Service
West LegalEdcenter provides unparalleled customer service, with 24/7 customer and technical support, personalized program recommendations, and a free CLE advisory service. Whatever your need, West LegalEdcenter is there for you.

West LegalEdcenter Guarantee
At West LegalEdcenter, we stand behind our products, our service and you, our customers. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with the program you selected, and you have not received a Certificate of Completion, we will exchange it for you or issue a full refund. Your satisfaction is important to us.  Read our guarantee.

Our Partners

Keeping your current
Our content is developed by established CLE providers, including the American Law Institute American Bar Association Continuing Professional Education (ALI-ABA), the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), and the Practising Law Institute (PLI). Working with the leading local, state and national partners ensures that we have the highest quality, most current programming, allowing you to keep pace with rapid changes in the law.

If you are interested in becoming a West LegalEdcenter content partner, please contact us.

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