What is the VAP CLE ECHO?
As an accredited CLE provider, VAP offers its volunteer attorneys a resource and learning platform, along with free CLEs through the VAP CLE ECHO program.
This innovative virtual community of practice uses the ECHO model to offer interactive CLE sessions. Each session includes a topic presentation by an attorney who serves as the subject matter expert and a hands-on case presentation that allows participants to address a problem of practice related to the topic presentation.
The mission of the VAP CLE ECHO is to expand the knowledge and expertise of volunteer attorneys across the state through tele-mentorship while building a collaborative community of practice focused on the legal needs of low-income rural New Mexicans. Together, we hope to empower the pro bono community and ensure New Mexicans can access expert knowledge wherever they live!
By joining the VAP CLE ECHO Program
Volunteers gain exclusive access to:
- An online resource webpage and a learning platform that includes details on past and upcoming CLEs;
- View CLE recordings; and
- Download presentation and resource materials.
*The one-time registration to join the platform allows full access to all CLEs offered by the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid. There is no need to register for individual CLE sessions; participants automatically receive reminders for all sessions offered by the VAP Pro CLE ECHO Program.
We welcome:
- Current and new volunteer attorneys interested in attending free CLE sessions;
- Legal practitioners interested in presenting a CLE on a topic of interest to the legal community; and
- Case presenters who would like to introduce a case study/problem of practice relating to a topic for discussion.
If you are interested in presenting on a specific topic or submitting a case study/problem of practice, please email vapecho@nmlegalaid.org
The FREE VAP CLE ECHO sessions are not your ordinary CLE!
- Interactive learning sessions
- Including a Topic Presentation by a Subject Matter Expert and a Hands-On Case Study for discussion;
- Sharing support, guidance, and feedback with peers;
- All while using an All Teach/All Learn framework
By joining the VAP CLE ECHO, participants consent to be added to the VAP volunteer attorney pool and consent to join the project ECHO web-based platform for exclusive access to on-going session material and resources.
Upcoming CLE Sessions
Stay tuned for upcoming CLE opportunities tied to special service projects.
Project ECHO
Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), or Project ECHO, was originally created as a medical model to tele-mentor doctors across geographic distances. The goal of this model has been to create better outcomes among patients by sharing best practices among doctors treating specific illnesses. This model has since been adapted and is now being used around the globe in other fields, including education and civics.
