“I enjoy being a speaker for National Business Institute. It is a little frustrating to write my own materials each time. Sometimes, the outline of the materials suggested does not match the research I'm able to locate.”
“Inclusion of a land surveyor was a good idea and generated pertinent discussion which would probably not have taken place. Might be good idea in future to include a professional civil engineer in private practice or better one employed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management or Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council.”
“NBI always offers a variety of interesting topics, but I sometimes wonder if the subject matter is too basic. A lot of the attendees seem to be more experienced lawyers who would want more than basic courses on evidence, procedure, etc.”
“Generally good to very good. Sometimes topics are a bit repetitive within a program. Most speakers are good, prepare well and present well. Running these programs must be like herding cats and I have always found the NBI staff pleasant and easy to work with.”
“It would be easier to present information, if the outlines were drafted by people who practice in the state where they present. Often the outlines contain information that is incorrect for California.”
“The course materials are not very helpful. It seems that the presenters often wish to provide only an outline rather than detailed information.
Also, the location for the live seminars in Pittsburgh, specifically the Fort Couch Road location is very inconvenient. The hotel in the South Side is more centrally located and provides parking”
“They offer wonderful classes. I am usually interested in the "in person" ones. My only criticism would be that they are starting to only offer classes that are for lawyers. As an Enrolled Agent, I am interested in tax preparation, tax update, estate planning, etc.”
“Have utilized NBI on many occasions for CLE purposes, have, for most part, liked their presentations.
However, there was a tendency to have non-attorney lecturers present when I first started using NBI. That usage appears to have ceased.
Maybe it is me, but I have issues with non-attorneys lecturing on law, especially CPA's lecturing on tax law. The IRC is part of federal statutory law, therefore only lawyers should lecture on tax.
Would have rated NBI a "very good" but or the use of non-attorney lecturers.
One very definite positive to NBI, have more than recovered my investment in terms of CLE's attended. Their "pass" may be one of the best, if not the best, bargain in terms of obtaining CLE.
Finally, a very good CLE option if one is licensed in multiple jurisdictions.”
“Generally staffed with knowledgeable speakers that provide the attendees with updated info on the subject matter they are presenting. Convenient locations are utilized for seminars.”
