Enjoy An “Eduvacation” with CLEs in Fabulous Destination Locations

CLE Credits and Wonderful Memories Await You!

The Idaho Law Foundation has partnered with Destination CLEs to offer our members the opportunity to get your CLE credits, while enjoying a vacation in a unique and wonderful location. Combine your time out of the office with family time or travel with colleagues as a retreat. Visit Destination CLEs to choose from the multiple courses open for registration and check back here for updates on more exciting locales and CLE topics.

Where History Meets Hospitality – Dublin, Ireland – June 21-28, 2025

Experience the charm of Ireland. This is your opportunity to learn, network, and experience the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Aside from earning CLE credits, this experience also includes  breakfast daily, 7-nights in 4-start hotel, airport transfers, EPIC museum tour, City tour with Kilmainham Gaol and Distillery tour and tasting, a reception, the lunches listed, two dinners and knowledgeable tour guides.

CLE Sessions – 12 CLE credits

• Everything to Know About the False Claims Act
• The Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative
• Irish Criminal Courts Procedure
• How Irish Solicitors are Trained in Ireland
• The European Union – its Key Institutions, Freedoms and How it Makes Law for 27 Member States
• The European Court of Justice: Its Decision Making Process and Interaction with the Courts of the 27 EU Member States
• The Master Class in Persuasion Science: Audience-Centric Advocacy to Win
• Just Another Brick in the Wall . . . Overcoming and Using Cognitive Biases to Win
• Winning in the Beginning: from Broadway with Love
• The Ethical Limits of Persuasion: Home-Based Witness Preparation and Presentation

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Alaska Northbound Cruise – July 12-19, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Explore Alaska’s wonders on a cruise from Vancouver. As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®.

CLE Sessions – 4 CLE credits (1 Ethics)

• Division of Pensions and Retirement Accounts for America’s 3 Million Federal Employees
• Crime and Liability on a Yacht
• Uniform Laws on Land and Sea
• Ripped from the Headlines: Legal Ethics in the News

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Mediterranean Sea Cruise – August 30 – September 6, 2025

Justice on the High Seas: Analyzing the Amanda Knox Trial. Explore stunning Mediterranean destinations on the cruise of a lifetime.

CLE Sessions – 12 CLE credits (3 Ethics)

• The Amanda Knox Trial: Evidence of a Murder
• Amanda Knox’s Forced Confession: Abusive Police Tactics and Constitutional Rights
• The Amanda Knox Trial: Comparing Italian Due Process with American Due Process
• The Appeal and Second Trial – Comparing the American Appellate System with International System
• Guide on Lying from Honest Abe (2 Ethics)
• Salem Witchcraft Trials
• Leo Frank Trial
• West Memphis Three Trials
• 10 Ethical Tips from Hollywood Movies
• Avoiding Knockout Bench Slaps
• Legal Writing Story Telling

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Dubrovnik, Croatia – September 14-20, 2025

The “Pearl of the Adriatic” is renowned for its stunning medieval architecture. Experience luxury at the adults-only Valamar Argosy Hotel in Dubrovnik, nestled on the scenic Babin Kuk Peninsula. Just a short ride from the old town, this elegant spa hotel offers sleek interiors, dreamy infinity pools, sun-drenched terraces, and lush gardens with stunning sea views—an ideal retreat for relaxation.

CLE Sessions – 8 CLE credits

• Ethical Concerns When Representing Mentally Ill Clients
• Law Firm Cybersecurity: Basic to Pro
• Legal Tech & automation: Boosting Efficiency with AI & IT
• Trauma Informed Legal Representation
• The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process for Social Security Disability
• Small Firm Disability Practice and Procedures Guide

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Athens, Greece – October 12-18, 2025

Trials of Socrates. Where History Breathes and Adventure Awaits! Located just steps from the iconic Acropolis, the Divani Palace Acropolis is an ideal spot to immerse in the captivating history of Athens. This hotel blends traditional charm with contemporary comfort, offering a range of rooms and suites to meet the needs of every guest. Each space in the hotel is a testament to the harmonious fusion of past and present, providing a unique and perfect starting point for a historical exploration of Athens.

CLE Sessions – 12 CLE credits

• Examining the Charges Against Socrates
• The Socrates Trial: The Prosecution and Defense Strategies
• The Legacy: Cross Exam Your Way to the Truth
• Current Law on Corrupting the Minds of Our Youth
• Current Law on Impiety
• The Sparta/Athenian Conflict Still Plagues Us Today
• Deal or No Deal: Socrates Style (2 Ethics Hours)

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Costa Rica: San Jose to Guanacaste – November 24 – December 2, 2025

Jungle Vibes, Legal Minds. Nature, adventure, and vibrant culture come together seamlessly in Costa Rica. Discover the lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, volcano views, and pristine coastlines of Costa Rica. From riverboat rides through the Cano Negro preserve to two nights in Monteverde’s cloud forest, this journey is full of natural beauty and adventure.

CLE Sessions – 10 CLE credits

• Why the Rules Matter: What Judges Notice (and What You Might Be Missing)
• Building a Better Brief
• Stronger Oral Arguments
• Ethical Issues Involving Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession: The Challenge of a Life in the Bar (2 Ethics)
• Criminal Law Basics for Practitioners
• Recent Development in Constitutional Case Law

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Caribbean with ABC Islands – February 28 – March 8, 2026

Hollywood Trials. Cruise into the Courtroom.

CLE Sessions – 8 CLE credits (4 Ethics)

• Molly’s Game and the Legality of Gaming
• Armistad – U.S. v. Schooner Amistad
• On the Basis of Sex and the Jurisprudence of RBG
• Truth and the Law on Journalistic Defamation
• Mississippi Burning and Implicit Bias in the Law (2 Ethics)
• The Nuremberg Trials: Legal Precedents and Ethical Lessons (2 Ethics)
• 10 Ethical Tips from Hollywood – Suits Edition 

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

2026 Japan Cruise: Round-Trip Tokyo – April 19-29, 2026

Legal Learning Amidst Cherry Blossoms. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, tantalizing dining and the Izumi Japanese Bath, the largest of its kind at sea, aboard the Diamond Princess®

CLE Sessions – 12 CLE credits (3 Ethics)

• Litigation and International Arbitration
• Law and AI
• Space Law and Newspace
• Rules of Ethics in International Arbitration (2 Ethics)
• Understanding Brain Injuries – Medical and Legal Fundamentals
• Litigation Strategies – Building and Proving the TBI Case
• Ethical & Practical Challenges in TBI Cases (1 Ethics)

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Munich, Germany – June 28 – July 5, 2026

*A $500 late registration fee will apply for registrations completed after After February 28, 2026 .

“Mastering Legal Challenges” Sharpening Legal Minds in Historic Munich, Explore the roots of modern international law through the Nuremberg Trials. This immersive experience in Munich blends engaging CLE sessions with cultural exploration, offering insight into landmark legal principles like crimes against humanity, war crimes, and individual accountability.

CLE Sessions – 10 CLE credits (2 Ethics)

• A War Unlike Any War – Defining Atrocity and the Pursuit of Justice (.5 Ethics)
• Justice for War Crimes (.5 Ethics)
• Is A “So-So Politician” Really A Nazi?
• Selecting A Judicial System
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site with CLE Session (1 hour)
• Making the Case
• Evil on Trial – Opening Statements
• Evil on Trial – Top 10 Moments from Trial
• Evil on Trial – The “Other” Trials (.5 Ethics)
• WWII History Excursion to Nuremberg with 1 CLE hour Session (.5 Ethics)

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Norwegian Fjords CLE Cruise – August 1-8, 2026

Law & Landscapes. Enjoy sweeping views from one of more than 1,400 balconies on Sky Princess! From the tranquil Sanctuary, a retreat reserved for adults, to innovative new dining options and more, you’ll find diversions for every mood.

CLE Sessions – 8 CLE credits (2 Ethics)

• Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers – Uses and Pitfalls
• How Not to Be a Guardian – Scenes From the Movie WIN WIN
• The James Baldwin/William Buckley Jr. Debate
• How AI is Changing the Practice of Law (2 hours Ethics)
• From Public Defender to Prosecutor: A Unique Perspective on Justice

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Morocco (3 Cities) – October 24 – November 1, 2026

A $500 late registration fee will apply for registrations completed after June 26, 2026.

Law in the Medina

CLE Sessions – 12 CLE credits (3 Ethics)

• Building a Better Brief
• The Ethics of Dealing with Juvenile Clients (1 Ethics)
• Client and Attorney Wellness: How to Take Care of You and Your Client
• Ethical Concerns When Representing Mentally Ill Clients (2 Ethics)
• Stronger Oral Arguments

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.

Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, Thailand – November 8-15, 2026

A $500 late registration fee will apply for registrations completed after July 11, 2026.

Tradition, Temples, and Legal Insights. Experience Thailand’s Most Captivating Highlights. Shangri-La Chiang Mai – Located in the heart of Chiang Mai and surrounded by stunning vistas of Northern Thailand’s mountain ranges. The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai – Nestled on the island in the middle of the Kok River.

CLE Sessions – 8 CLE credits

For more information on each conference, please click on the conference website, visit Destination CLEs or call Mary DeSpain at 907-231-2111.