The online course presents new and experienced Washington state attorneys discussing civility, professionalism, practice issues, law office management, and work-life balance.
Each of the five modules is approximately 50 minutes. To complete the admissions requirement, confirm that you completed all of the modules by submitting your certification through the Admissions Web page. If you did not complete your application online, submit the preadmission online course confirmation form to WSBA verifying your completion of this requirement.
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Additional Resources and InformationModule 1 │ Module 2 │ Module 3 │ Module 4 │ Module 5 | |
Module 1 — Professionally Speaking | |
Additional Resources | About the Speakers
Next StepsContinue to Module Two: Not Rules, Relationships! |
Want to know more?Want to recognize a colleague for their professionalism? Nominate a colleague for WSBA's Professionalism in Practice award. | There is a process established to file a complaint against a bar member. Or learn about the decisions of WSBA's Disciplinary System. Search a database of Discipline Notices. |
Module 2 — Not Rules, Relationships! | |
Additional Resources | About the SpeakersNext StepsContinue to Module Three: Managing Your Legal Career |
Want to know more?Enroll in educational program for new lawyers. WSBA’s New Lawyer Education (NLE) program provides affordable, CLE-accredited seminars specifically tailored for new lawyers. |
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Module 3 — Managing Your Career | |
Additional Resources
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Next StepsContinue to Module Four: Managing Your Practice Return to PREP Home. |
Want to know more?In search of a forum to network with experienced attorneys or perhaps you want to know more about a specific area of practice? WSBA Sections provide invaluable networking and leadership opportunities. | Health and well-being are important considerations for new lawyers starting a career. Connect with a support group for job seekers or seek individual consultation on matters of mental health or addiction issues provided by WSBA's Member Wellness Program. Watch this video to find out more. |
Module 4 — Managing Your Legal Practice | |
Additional Resources
| About the SpeakersNext StepsReturn to PREP Home.
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Want to know more?Search and read WSBA's Advisory Opinions database on topics pertinent to starting out (e.g. advertising, association, confidentiality). |
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Module 5 — Your Legal Community | |
Additional Resources
| About the SpeakersNext StepsReturn to PREP Home. |
Want to know more?Identify the local rules in your jurisdiction, or track the work of the Local Rules Task Force of the WSBA. Take 10 minutes to connect with other new lawyers in your area. Review the Washington Young Lawyers Committee webpage and answer these questions:
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Preadmission Online Videos
You can accelerate your success with practical information by completing the PREP course online.
To complete the online course:
- Complete all of the modules in the online course.
- Download the course book chapters for your reference and review as you take the course.
- Enter certification that you have completed this requirement in your online admissions account. By Supreme Court rule, you must complete the free PREP course (online or a live seminar) prior to your admission to practice law.
Preadmission Live Seminars
Live seminars build your connections with your legal community and increase your awareness of local practice rules. If you cannot make a live seminar, or there is not one planned in your area, you can complete the PREP course online instead.
Check back for information about upcoming live PREP seminars.
