What makes AltaClaro's training model different?

Unlike traditional passive learning, AltaClaro uses a learn-by-doing model. Participants complete practical exercises that simulate real-world legal work and receive personalized feedback from seasoned practitioners, bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Is it difficult to implement AltaClaro's training programs?

No--AltaClaro programs are turn-key. We work with your organization to determine the course schedule, then our learning success team takes on the administrative lift.

Who provides the feedback on assignments?

Our feedback is provided by a global network of distinguished practitioners, including current and former BigLaw partners and senior in-house counsel, who have deep, practical expertise in their subject areas.

Is this just watching pre-recorded videos?

No. While we use video for instruction, the core of our platform is interactive. The learning comes from completing hands-on assignments and receiving feedback on your work.

Are AltaClaro courses eligible for CLE credit?

Yes, many of our courses are eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in multiple jurisdictions. Please see individual course pages for specific CLE information.

Does AltaClaro provide any data or feedback related to learner experience and performance?

Yes. Through our proprietary Benchmark360 product, we provide robust, data-driven feedback on learner performance at the individual and firm level, driving self-assessment, self-reflection, and actionable insights around mentoring opportunities.

July 08, 2026

Pitch-Perfect Preparation: How Law Firms Can Adopt Winning World Cup Training Strategies

By Jeremy Liles

Legaltech News has published an article by AltaClaro Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Jeremy Liles that draws an unexpected parallel between the world's most prepared soccer teams and the law firms building the strongest lawyers.

Every four years, the World Cup crowns a champion, and the credit usually lands on talent, a favorable draw, or a moment of brilliance. In reality, outcomes are decided long before the tournament begins, shaped by training sessions, preparation camps, and data reviews that turn talented players into cohesive, tournament-ready squads. The methods behind that transformation are not mysterious. They have been refined for decades by federations that treat player development as a serious institutional discipline. The legal profession stands at a similar inflection point, with a traditional apprenticeship model that leans on time and exposure straining under billing pressure, thinner mentoring, and a shrinking tolerance for learning on client matters.

The article makes the case that the training principles behind championship squads translate directly to how great lawyers are built. Mastery through repetition under realistic conditions, data-driven feedback that turns every session into a training target, and capacity built systematically across an entire roster before it is ever tested at the highest level. These principles are no longer aspirational. The tools now exist to apply them at scale, and the law firms that treat professional development with the rigor of a championship federation will build the kind of depth, consistency, and judgment the profession has historically struggled to produce.

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Jeremy Liles

Please use the sharing tools found via the share button near the top and bottom of articles. Copying articles to share with others is a breach of Law.com T&Cs and Copyright Policy. Email asset-and-logo-licensing@alm.com to submit a request for additional rights. Jeremy T. Liles is the co-founder and chief innovation officer of AltaClaro, where he leads the development of AI-powered simulation training that helps legal professionals build real-world skills through experiential learning. A multidisciplinary product leader, entrepreneur and legal technologist, he brings more than 20 years of experience spanning law, education and technology.

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