Requirements

Rules of the Appellate Division, Fourth Deparment

1032.5(a)(I) Training and Education

To be eligible for redesignation to a panel an AFC shall: have completed within the preceding two years at least one training program sponsored by the AFC Program. This biennial continuing education and training requirement may also be fulfilled by viewing AFC Program online training videos totaling at least five and one-half hours, approved for such purpose by the AFC Program, and filing with the AFC Program, a certification attesting to such viewing.

Seminars

Locations and dates are subject to change. Space is limited.

Appellate Training Seminar: Rochester, NY
Wed Mar 19 2025 in Henrietta

OPEN until Wed Feb 26

Webinars

Dates and times are subject to change. Capacity is limited.
For Prospective AFCs:

Introduction to Effective Representation of Children
Mon Apr 28 2025 Attend Online

OPEN until Fri Feb 14  7 Credit Hour(s)
For Practicing AFCs:

QRTPs for Youth in OCFS Custody
Wed Feb 05 2025 Attend Online

OPEN until Wed Feb 26  1.5 Credit Hour(s)

Online Exploitation and Human Trafficking: What Should I Look For? What Can I Do?
Fri Feb 28 2025 Attend Online

OPEN until Fri Feb 21  1.5 Credit Hour(s)

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Videos on Demand

AFC who did not attend a live CLE Program may satisfy the AFC Program training requirements by viewing at least 5.5 credit hours of videos posted on this page. NYS CLE credit is also available.

New Programs:

Coercively Controlling Abuse: Understanding Children's Experiences (93 mins.)
Presented by Emma Katz, Ph.D. Associate Professor in Sociology Durham University Durham, England, UK Jennifer McLaren, Esq. Deputy Director, Office of Attorneys for Children Appellate Division, Fourth Department Rochester, NY, USA on Wed Oct 30 2024 in Rochester, New York

 1.5 Credit Hour(s)  Domestic Violence  Child Welfare  Custody

Juvenile Justice in Practice - The Role of Adjustment and Diversion in Justice Proceedings (111 mins.)
Presented by Jadera Ramirez-Garcia, Esq., Tri-Chair Professor Salihah R. Denman, Tri-Chair & Co-Founder Lisa A. Daley, Esq., Tri-Chair & Co-Founder Professor Ramesh Kasarabada, Co-Vice-Chair Tracy McNeil, Esq., Co-Vice-Chair on Wed Oct 16 2024 in New York, New York

 1.5 Credit Hour(s)  JD  JD: Raise the Age

Attorney for the Child Ethics: Selected Topics (55 mins.)
Presented by Hon. Paul M. Deep Family Court, Oneida County Utica, New York on Fri Oct 04 2024 in Utica, New York

 1 Credit Hour(s)  Ethics

2024 Evidence Update (101 mins.)
Presented by Michael J. Hutter, Esq. Professor of Law , Albany Law School Albany, New York on Fri Oct 04 2024 in Utica, New York

 2 Credit Hour(s)  Evidence
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New York CLE Certificates

The Appellate Division, Fourth Department has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York.

Certificates are awarded upon completion of the CLE opportunity and delivered electronically. Make sure your email address on file with the AFC Program office is up to date.

Certificates awarded in 2018 and thereafter may be retrieved with the serial number displayed on the certificate. Retrieve a Certificate »


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