Hawaii State Bar Association
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Retain Promising Employees!
BASIC LEGAL TRAINING
& CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
A convenient and economical professional
development opportunity for you and your staff!
The 2015 HSBA
Basic Legal Training
Speakers
Rhonda Griswold, Esq.
David Hayakawa, Esq.
Derek Kobayashi, Esq.
Peter Lenhart, Esq.
Wayne Parson, Esq.
Stephanie Rezents, Esq.
Ronald Sakamoto, Esq.
Diane Sherman, ALA
Pat Mau Shimizu, Esq.
Yvonne Shinmura, Esq.
Nikki Thompson, Registrar BofC
Sarah Wang, Esq.
Craig Wagnild, Esq.
Federal & State Court Rep.
This series is made possible through
their hard work and dedication.
*Speakers subject to change.
DATE:
May 4, 2015 - September 26, 2015
Deadline to register for the course is April 30, 2015
TIME:
Classes meet once a week:
Either Monday from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM or Friday from Noon - 1:30 PM
LOCATION:
HSBA Conference Room B
Alakea Corporate Tower
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
*no public parking available in the building / some sessions will be held offsite or at court
PARKING:
Please use municipal parking for affordable rates.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Legal support staff who are either new in the field, have experience in
only one area of law, or for those in the field looking for a ‘refresher.’
The course will cover all substantial areas of law, including ethics and
accounting. Instructors will include local Hawaii state licensed
attorneys, paralegals, law office managers and representatives of the
court.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
 May 4 - The Legal Assistant
 May 15 - Ethics
 May 18 - Family Law
 May 29 - Contracts
 June 1 - Litigation
 June 12 - The Law Office
 June 19 - Criminal Law
 June 26 - Bureau of Conveyance
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July 10 - U.S. District Court Tour
July 24 - Hawaii Supreme Court
July 27 - Real Estate
August 7 - Legal Document Prep
August 17 - Government
August 24 - Legal Research
August 31 - Business Organization
September 4 - Estate Planning
* HSBA Basic Legal Training reserves the right to amend the schedule to accommodate speakers or site visits
Participants will be notified well in advance of any changes.
TUITION
Fee: $400.00
Students will receive a text/work book as well as a certificate of completion based on attendance and
passing the NALS Course Exam. The NALS Course Exam is scheduled for Monday, September 14, from
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. In completing the course, students have the option of registering for the ALP National
Exam as well. The ALP National Exam will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 8:15 am -12:45
pm at the HSBA.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a separate registration fee of $75.00 to sign up for the optional ALP National
Proctored Certification Exam Fee payable to NALS, Inc. Registration is available online. The ALP National
Exam deadline is Friday, August 1, 2015. To sign up, go to: https://www.nals.org/general/custom.
asp?page=alpexamapp_full
• Students must have internet access for downloading printed materials.
• No parking available in HSBA building. Students may use the Alii Place municipal parking with access
on Alakea Street.
• Payments Accepted: credit card (Visa, Mastercard), check, money order.
• Deadline to register for the Basic Legal Training & Certification Program is Thursday, April 30, 2015.
APPLICATION FORM
Name:
Address:
Tel:
Email:
Best way to reach you:
Firm:
Cell:
 Email How did you hear about our program?
 Phone
 Cell
Payment of $400 will be made by:
 Check (payable to HSBA)
 Mastercard  Visa
Card Holder Name:
Account #:
Signature:
Security Code
Expiration Date:
Refund and Reasonable Accommodation Request Notice
A refund will be made if we receive written notification of cancellation five (5) business days before the course however, $25 will be
deducted to cover administrative costs. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE (1) IF CANCELLATION IS MADE LESS THAN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE
START OF THE PROGRAM AND/OR (2) FOR NO-SHOWS. Thirty dollars ($30) will be charged for insufficient funds. Requests for special
accommodations: Contact [email protected] at least 5 business days prior to the seminar for arrangements.