"By partnering with West LegalEdcenter, we are ensuring that our attorneys have round-the-clock access to current,comprehensive and quality CLE programs from any place with an Internet connection."
Michael Renetzky, Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Attract the best and the brightest, save time, and profit more.
Associate turnover is costly The rate of turnover in law firms is high, with more than 20 percent of associates moving on by the end of their third year. With each of these departures, you say goodbye to a $700,000 investment. That’s the average amount spent over three years to recruit, pay, and train one associate. And, when as associate leaves, finding and hiring a replacement costs another $300,000
What makes an associate stay? Substantive training and mentoring is one of the eight primary reasons associates stay put. If you could save $1 million over a three-year period for each associate retained rather than lost, would you do it?
A subscription to West LegalEdcenter allows you to do just that. You gain quality legal education and professional development tools that complement your in-house training - in one comprehensive online environment that helps you attract and retain associates while consolidating expenses.
See how a West LegalEdcenter subscription benefits everyone in the large law firm environment
Breadth and depth cover every training need Our content libraries cover the full range of your training needs, from the substance of law, to legal practice skills – such as pre-trial motions and cross-examination – to business skills – like time management and delegation – to firm management. Special libraries devoted to paralegals and summer associates meet the needs of these special groups, as well.
Quality extends your reach as virtual mentor You can rely on West LegalEdcenter to deliver quality training to the most stringent standards. In effect, you become a virtual mentor, which helps you attract and retain the best and the brightest in the most efficient way.
Seamless integration is painless We will integrate your in-house programming with West LegalEdcenter offerings in your own private library, customize westlegaledcenter.com with your look and feel, and automate compliance tracking for you.
Group viewing engage participants Group viewing can motivate associates, and allow practice groups to discuss your firm’s issues in a dynamic setting that enhances the learning experience.
Choosing the market leader is a sound business decision Your firm achieved its current size and success through strategic investment and good business decisions. Working with the market leader for your training needs is a wise choice. In business for more than 130 years, West is the name synonymous with the successful practice of law.
A subscription saves time, travel and billable hours Effective training is expensive, requiring investment in tuition, travel, and lost productivity hours. A subscription to West LegalEdcenter saves time and reduces travel and lodging fee, giving you more opportunity for growth and profit.
Staff retention grows with better training Associates want and need continuous, quality training to keep up with the rapidly changing field of law. West LegalEdcenter delivers every topic and every jurisdiction, on every schedule.
Success attracts success Trained people make a firm successful, and the best want to work for a winner. Sound training, consistently offered, tracked, and applied – breeds a quality work force that attracts quality prospects.
One less thing to put on your already full plate A West LegalEdcenter subscription requires no hardware or software, and no complex installation. If your team has internet access, it is up and running immediately.
We take care of the tech support so you don’t have to We offer 24/7 tech support to help users and administrators get the most out of westlegaledcenter.com
Integration with your current systems is painless Our support team will customize westlegaledcenter.com to your firm’s look and feel, allowing you to integrate with your current systems or intranet. Integrating your firm’s in-house training into the westlegaledcenter.com interface is also a low-cost, high-efficiency option.
Group viewing frees bandwidth Our group viewing feature helps you save bandwidth by consolidating participation in a live Webcast or on demand program.
Simplify your training contracts Consolidated training offerings through a single, comprehensive source of supply simplifies contracting processes, reduces paperwork, and saves you time.
Efficiency adds up to savings The total cost of CLE goes beyond tuition. Every hour spent at an off-site seminar is a lost billable hour. Add to that direct travel costs, and the price tag climbs. Virtual training from a top quality source delivers substantial cost-savings directly to your bottom line.
