Prof. Robert M. Pitler Program on Criminal Law, Procedure, Evidence & Ethics

Friday, October 26 and Friday, October 19 
Registration: 12:30 p.m. 
Program: 1:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

This year the Center for Criminal Justice is offering the annual CLPE program as two Friday half-day programs. Each Friday program will cover different topics and participants may register for one and/or both days. 

About the Programs
These two half-day programs provide comprehensive updates in the areas of criminal law, procedure, evidence and ethics. Leading experts will review recent developments in confessions, search and seizure, and immigration law. There also will be a review of a new evidence guide for attorneys as well as current criminal justice legislation followed by a panel discussion of ethical issues facing prosecutors and defense attorneys. Hard-copy materials will be provided.

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Each half-day program will provide 3.5 CLE credits in the State of New York. Registration for one and/or both days will be available. Partial credit is not available.

Friday, October 26 
This program offers 3.5 CLE credits in the State of New York. The credits are transitional and non-transitional and the categories are Professional Practice (2 credits) and Ethics (1.5 credits).

Friday, October 19
This program offers 3.5 CLE credits in the State of New York. The credits are transitional and non-transitional and the categories are Professional Practice (3 credits) and Ethics (0.5 credits). 

Registration 
Register for one or both programs at www.brooklaw.edu/clpe by October 12. The cost for each program is $60 for one half-day program or $120 for both programs, regardless of whether you attend for CLE credit. 

Brooklyn Law School may offer financial assistance to participants who meet certain qualifications. Our CLE financial aid policy is available at www.brooklaw.edu/financialaidcle.

The program is free of charge for Brooklyn Law School faculty, staff, and current students.

For businesses and organizations that would like to make a reservation for 5 or more guests for one or both of the programs, please email events@brooklaw.edu.

The annual CLPE program honors the late Professor Robert M. Pitler, a member of the Law School’s faculty from 1988 until his death in 2015. Professor Pitler was a leading scholar and practitioner in the area of criminal law who was beloved by generations of students and colleagues.

Proceeds will benefit the Robert M. Pitler Criminal Justice Post-Graduate Fellowship, which supports loan forgiveness for lawyers dedicated to careers practicing criminal law in public service.