The Oklahoma Bar Journal August 2025

These conferences often sell out months in advance, especially as many attorneys are now prioritiz ing experiences over traditional classroom settings. Stress-Free Planning and Premium Support Planning international travel can feel overwhelming – unless you’re traveling with Destination CLEs. Each trip is carefully curated to offer high-end accommodations, expertly designed tours, reliable trans portation and local experiences that make the most of your time abroad. We handle the logistics so you can focus on what mat ters: learning, connecting and making lifelong memories. Ready to Join Us? CLE doesn’t have to be bor ing. It can be transformative. Destination CLEs is redefining what it means to earn your MCLE credits. With every conference, we’re building a community of legal professionals who value exploration, learning and mean ingful connection. If you’re looking for a CLE expe rience that inspires, educates and rejuvenates, Destination CLEs is your gateway to learning and adventure. Explore our upcoming conferences at www.destinationcles.com and secure your spot before they’re gone. CLE should be more than a checkbox – it should be a journey.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2025). A striking blend of inno vation and tradition, this con ference offered CLE sessions in a city known for its luxury, architecture and dynamic legal landscape, providing a truly global perspective. Upcoming Conferences Athens, Greece (2025). Where the trials of Socrates come alive, this conference explores ancient legal foundations in the cradle of democracy. Costa Rica (2025). Earn MCLE credits surrounded by lush rainforests, stunning coastlines and vibrant culture. This signa ture journey blends professional development with an unforgetta ble tropical adventure. Thailand (2026). With a focus on international law and legal ethics, this exotic destination promises rich experiences both in and out of the classroom.

typically take place in the morn ings, leaving afternoons and evenings open for guided tours, local cuisine or simply relaxing with your feet in the sand. By integrating CLE requirements into an energizing travel experi ence, attorneys return home not only with new knowledge but also feeling refreshed, recharged and reconnected to their love of the law. Don’t forget, spouses are encouraged to join! Incredible Destinations: Past, Present and Future Destination CLEs has hosted conferences in a growing list of unforgettable places. Here’s a glimpse of some of our past and upcoming destinations: Past Conferences Edinburgh, Scotland (2024). Held in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, this conference took a deep dive into international law and judicial systems with historical context. Reykjavik, Iceland (2024). This conference blended legal edu cation with geothermal spas and the chance to see the Northern Lights.

Munich, Germany (2026). Explore the legacy of the Nuremberg trials and their impact on international law in the heart of Bavaria.

About the Author: Mary DeSpain is the founder of Destination CLEs.

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