Illinois’ Leading Estate Planning CLE Event
📅 May 18–19, 2026 | 📍 Convene at 311 West Monroe, Chicago, IL
All-Access Subscribers receive an instant 50% discount on registration for this course.
Learn About All-AccessThe Estate Planning Short Course (EPSC) – Chicago is a continuing legal education (CLE) event designed for estate planning professionals across Illinois. Held at the Convene at 311 West Monroe, Chicago, IL, this event offers attorneys, trust officers, and financial advisors the opportunity to attend sessions led by top industry professionals covering the latest trends, legal updates, and advanced strategies in estate planning.
Hosted by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), this two-day course provides practical knowledge on complex estate planning topics, equipping legal professionals with the tools they need to serve their clients effectively.
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📍 Location: Convene at 311 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606
📅 Dates: Monday, May 18 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
💰 Pricing: $715
💰 Discount Pricing:
50% Discount for IICLE Online All-Access Subscribers
15% Discount for Groups of 3 or More from Same Firm
$175 Tuition for IICLE New Lawyer Starter Kit Subscribers
Members of the IICLE® New Lawyer Starter Kit can attend for just $175.
Register 3 or more lawyers from the same firm and receive a 15% discount.
Call 217-787-2080 to apply.
Get 50% off when you register with an active IICLE® All-Access Subscription.
If you need any accommodations for disabilities or special needs, please contact IICLE at 217-787-2080 as far in advance of the program date as possible so that we can determine our ability to reasonably accommodate your needs and make related arrangements in a timely fashion.
Although, in most cases, we provide a limited number of vegetarian and gluten-free options, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to honor special dietary requests.
IICLE is designated as an Accredited CLE Provider with the Illinois MCLE Board.
Program materials will be available to you electronically via your account on the IICLE website. IICLE does not provide hard copies of program materials unless otherwise specified.
IICLE maintains a policy to ensure that certain attorneys experiencing financial hardship have the opportunity to participate in IICLE programs. You can view our financial hardship policy and apply for a financial hardship award.
IICLE accepts live program registrations through the conclusion of the live program. Because IICLE provides online on-demand access to the recording of the live program to all paid registrants and provides program materials in advance of the program date, only paid registrants who cancel at least 10 business days before the program date will be given a full refund and no refunds will be issued to no shows to live in person or live webcast registrants.
The event will take place at Convene at 311 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606.
While the deadline for the IICLE rate has passed, we encourage you to book your room at your earliest convenience as the hotel can fill quickly. For more information, you can refer to the venue's website for current rates.
You can earn up to 12.25 Illinois CLE hours by attending all sessions at the Chicago program.
The standard fee is $715. Select discounts are available. More details here.
Yes. All attendees will receive access to digital course materials prior to the event. Printed materials are not provided.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your estate planning expertise, network with industry leaders, and earn Illinois CLE credits. Join us in Champaign, Chicago, or virtually for a comprehensive learning experience.