Airplane Quote by Frank Shorter
“It is just called Continuing Legal Education. You can go to lectures, you can even listen to tapes on airplanes - they want you to stay current. So you do have to stay current to maintain your license even if you are not practicing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Legal Continuing Education Requirements, United States, 1990s
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) mandates lawyers to keep learning, even if not practicing, to retain licensure.
In simple terms: Lawyers must keep learning to keep their license.
Key Takeaway
Maintain ongoing education.
Themes
professional development
licensure
education
Mood
practical
serious
Type
advisory
informative
When to use this quote
- law firm employment
- solo practice
- retirement
- career transition
Key Concepts
legal ethics
continuing education
professional responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay current without practicing?
- Is mandatory CLE effective for all lawyers?
A Different Perspective
CLE may be costly and time‑consuming for inactive lawyers.
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