3Rs PROGRAM​

Explore CMBA’s Institute Programs – a showcase of Cleveland’s most respected, full-day Continued Legal Education experiences and powerful opportunities to connect with the legal community.

How does The 3Rs work?

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Institutes are premier, legacy programs of full-day, in-depth educational experiences focused on a specific area of law. Offered both live and on-demand, our Institutes are curated programming featuring exceptional speakers, thought leaders, and practice-area experts delivering the latest insights, legal updates, and strategies that matter most to the legal community. Institutes deliver comprehensive updates and significant CLE credit while fostering peer connections and professional growth. 

For decades, CMBA’s Institutes have been among our most well-attended CLE offerings, consistently drawing hundreds of practitioners across Northeast Ohio and beyond. Attendees come for the substantive content, networking opportunities, and trusted relevance that define every Institute. Whether you are looking to stay current in your practice area, expand your expertise, or connect with peers, our Institutes deliver unmatched value. 

  • Improve understanding of and respect for the rule of law, our Constitution and our community
  • Promote passage of civics content testing required for graduation
  • Provide career counseling to focus students on their potential beyond high school and
  • Increase minority diversity in legal careers in the region.

Formal volunteer recruitment is now closed, but if you would like to join a team, please contact Karli Smith at [email protected]

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