Graduation is a milestone, but it’s also the starting line. As you transition from law school into practice, the pace picks up quickly. New assignments, unfamiliar procedures, and real client expectations arrive fast.
The good news? You’re not starting from scratch. Through AccessLaw™, CEB’s academic program, you have 18 months of free access post-graduation to the same California-specific tools trusted by practicing attorneys, judges, and legal professionals across the state.
What You Have Access To (And Why It Matters)
Through AccessLaw, you’ll continue to have access to four core resources:
- OnLAW Pro™ — your all-in-one legal research platform
- Practitioner — practical, step-by-step guidance built into OnLAW Pro
- Learning Platform (MCLE Passport) — ongoing education and skill-building
- News — California-focused legal updates and insights
Together, these tools are designed to do one thing: help you move from learning the law to actually practicing it.
OnLAW Pro™: Your All-in-One Research Platform
At the center of everything is OnLAW Pro.
With its all-in-one search, you can access everything you need in a single, streamlined experience—including:
- Cases
- Statutes and rules
- CEB’s extensive secondary sources
- Practitioner content
- News
All results are displayed in one relevance-ranked view, making it easier to find answers quickly and stay focused on the task at hand.
Built specifically for California law, OnLAW Pro combines powerful search functionality, intuitive navigation, and advanced filtering tools to help you move efficiently from question to answer.
Practitioner: Where Research Becomes Real-World Work
Practitioner is one of the most valuable tools you’ll have as you begin practicing—and it’s built directly into OnLAW Pro.
It’s designed to bridge the gap between legal research and real-world execution.
Start with expert-authored treatises written by California’s leading judges and attorneys to understand the legal issue. Then move seamlessly into the relevant law—all within the same platform.
But Practitioner goes beyond explanation. It shows you how to do the work.
With Practitioner, you can:
- Follow step-by-step workflows for common legal tasks
- Use checklists, templates, and sample language to guide your work
- Access strategy notes and practical insights grounded in real-world experience
- Work across a wide range of California practice areas with confidence
Instead of starting from scratch, Practitioner gives you a structured, practical path forward—helping you handle unfamiliar assignments, reduce errors, and build confidence early in your career.
For many new attorneys, this quickly becomes the go-to starting point when something is new, unclear, or high-stakes.
News: Stay Current on Legal Developments
With CEB’s News, you can stay informed with:
- California-specific legal updates
- Insights from attorneys and judges
- Curated commentary from CEB’s contributor community
You can also personalize your feed based on your practice areas—so you’re always focused on what matters most to you.
Learning Platform (MCLE Passport): Keep Growing as You Practice
Your development doesn’t stop after graduation—it evolves.
MCLE Passport helps you:
- Stay current on California law
- Build knowledge as new issues arise
- Complete CLE requirements efficiently
It’s designed to support continuous learning as you grow in your role.
NEW: Family Law Hub — A Smarter Way to Work
For those working in family law, the Family Law Hub brings everything together into one integrated experience within OnLAW Pro.
It combines:
- Legal research
- Practitioner guidance
- Expert insights
- Current awareness
- Learning tools
The result:
- Faster research
- More complete answers
- Greater confidence in client work
What Makes CEB Different
For over 75 years, CEB has been California’s trusted legal resource.
- Built specifically for California law
- Created by 1,200+ attorneys and sitting judges
- Designed to bridge the gap between education and practice
These aren’t just research tools—they’re the same resources used every day by practicing professionals across the state.
How to Use It All Together
Here’s a simple approach:
- Start with Practitioner → Understand the task
- Use OnLAW Pro → Research and validate
- Continue within OnLAW Pro → Access cases, statutes, and secondary sources
- Stay current with News
- Reinforce learning with MCLE Passport
