ICLE exists to keep Michigan lawyers updated, save them time, and prepare them to serve their clients effectively. Our team of nearly 50 employees (11 of whom are lawyers) is dedicated to this mission, but it’s ICLE’s volunteer contributors who make our work possible.
ICLE contributors are lawyers, judges, and other professionals who donate their time, expertise, and insights to help Michigan lawyers succeed. Our contributors work on a variety of projects: from drafting book chapters and sharing time-saving drafted forms, to presenting at live events and moderating seminars in the ICLE studio. Their real-world experience and varied perspectives provide guidance not just on blackletter law, but on the nuances of legal practice. Contributors’ identification of emerging trends and law changes helps us keep our resources relevant in a shifting legal landscape.
You might be wondering why practitioners would carve time out of their busy schedule to take on these projects. Many contributors tell us that they love having the chance to collaborate, give back, and foster a culture of mentorship within the legal profession. Others say that the research and writing required helps them stay up-to-date and develop their expertise further. We’ve also heard that ICLE’s support with legal editing, copyediting, production, AV, and other tasks is a valuable advantage of working with us. This set of Top Tips in Ten Minutes outlines a lot more of the benefits, like boosting credentials and getting marketing help.
ICLE’s ability to continue enriching the legal profession depends on sustaining our partnership with contributors. And because contributing is a great opportunity for personal growth, professional recognition, and community service, it really is a win-win. If you’re interested in getting involved, fill out the questionnaire on this webpage or email me at rebekahp@icle.org.