Know Your CLE Requirements & Deadlines For Every State
This page provides a clear and concise overview of the CLE requirements for each state, making it a valuable one-stop reference point. This comprehensive guide has everything you need to meet your state’s requirements:

Overview
CLE programs serve as a vital resource for attorneys, helping them maintain their competence and uphold the profession's highest standards. CLE can be overwhelming because each state has unique requirements that attorneys must abide by to remain in good standing with their respective bar associations.
This page provides law firms with a clear and concise overview of the CLE requirements for each state, making it a valuable one-stop reference point. This comprehensive guide has everything you need to meet your state’s requirements:
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A concise overview of state-specific CLE requirements.
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Deadlines and other important dates for each reporting period.
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Detailed reporting information for each state that outlines what you need to submit.
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Current contact information for the CLE coordinator in each state.
Stay ahead of the curve and confidently meet your CLE obligations with our comprehensive and user-friendly resource.
Alabama
Attorneys in Alabama must earn 12 credit hours yearly to fulfill their (CLE) requirements. Out of these 12 credits, at least one credit hour should be in Ethics, and a minimum of six credit hours should be earned through Live courses.
The deadline for completing all CLE requirements is December 31st. Attorneys may carry over 12 credits, including 1 Ethics credit, into the next reporting period.
Application Process
Submit a completed application and a $50 processing fee.3
Fees (USD)
$50 processing fee for course accreditation applications.3
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 for completing CLE requirements; February 15 for reporting. 4
Additional Criteria
At least 6 hours must be earned through live programs. 4
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline for reporting all periods is February 15th. Attorneys should regularly log in to their MyDashboard page on the ASB website to view detailed CLE transcripts for the current year and previous years. Course sponsors are given 30 days after course completion to report attorney credits to the Attorney Licensing Office. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information
Name: Ms. Cathy McCurry
Title: Licensing and Regulatory Coordinator
Organization: Alabama State Bar
Email: cathysue.mccurry@alabar.org | cle@alabar.org
Phone: (334) 269-1515 | (800) 354-6154
Fax: (334) 261-6310
Address: 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104
Website: www.alabar.org
Alaska
Alaska attorneys are required to complete three credit hours per year in Ethics, while taking nine credit hours in General courses is recommended, according to Alaska's guidelines. The Ethics course is mandatory, while the General courses are optional.
The deadline to complete all CLE requirements is December 31st. Attorneys may carry over 12 credits into the next reporting period.
Application Process
Complete the Uniform Application for Accreditation of CLE and submit with attachments by email to MCLE@alaskabar.org, fax 907-272-2932 or mail 840 K Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99501-3353.5
Fees (USD)
$50 for other providers5
Compliance Deadlines
December 31st for CLE completion; February 1st for reporting 6
Additional Criteria
Must complete 12 credit hours annually, including 3 mandatory ethics hours. 7
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline for reporting all periods is February 1st. Attorneys can only report one time per calendar year. Once the MCLE reporting is submitted through the Member Portal, it cannot be amended. Click here for instructions on how to report MCLE credit.
Reporting Contact Information
Email: info@alaskabar.org
Phone: (907) 272-7469
Fax: (907) 272-2932
Address: 840 K Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK, 99501-3353
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100279, Anchorage, AK, 99510
Website: www.alaskabar.org
Arizona
Attorneys in Arizona must earn 15 credit hours of CLE annually, with three hours dedicated to ethics (professional responsibility).
The deadline for completion is June 30th, and attorneys can carry over up to 15 credits (including three ethics credits) into the following year.
Application Process
Submit proof of meeting CLE requirements via an affidavit, which can be done online. 8
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance deadline: June 30; Reporting deadline: September 15. 9
Additional Criteria
All credits must be reported by the specified deadlines; attorneys must independently verify that courses qualify for credit.10
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is September 15th. Arizona lawyers must annually submit proof of meeting their MCLE requirements. Online filing is available beginning in mid-July. The preferred method of filing the affidavit is online, those members requiring a paper affidavit, should email their request no later than September 11 to MCLE@staff.azbar.org. An email with a PDF version will be emailed to them.
Reporting Contact Information
Name: Sarah Corpening
Organization: State Bar Of Arizona
Email: Sarah.Corpening@staff.azbar.org
Phone: (602) 252-4804
Fax: (602) 271-4930
Address: 4201 N. 24th St., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85016-6266
Website: www.myazbar.org/MCLE/
Arkansas
Lawyers in Arkansas must complete 12 credit hours every year, including one in ethics. Attorneys can carry up to 12 credits, including one ethics credit, to the next period.
The deadline for completion of credits is June 30th.
Application Process
Submit an application with a $50 processing fee at least 30 days before the program date. 11
Fees (USD)
$50 for individual applications, $2500 for accredited sponsors, $500 for government entities, $100 for accredited pro bono sponsors. 11
Compliance Deadlines
June 30 for completing CLE credits; July 31 for reporting credits. 12
Additional Criteria
Must complete 12 CLE credits annually, including 1 ethics credit; can carry over up to 12 credits to the next reporting period. 12
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline to report is July 31st.
Reporting Contact Information
Name: Ms. BillieJo Jennings
Title: Director of Continuing Legal Education
Organization: Arkansas Supreme Court
Email: billiejo.jennings@arcourts.gov
Phone: General: (501) 375-4606 | Professional Programs: (501) 374-1855
Fax: (501) 421-0732
Address: Arkansas Bar Association: 2224 Cottondale Lane. Little Rock, AR, 72202 | Office of Professional Conduct: 2100 Riverfront Drive, Ste. 110, Little Rock, AR, 72202
Website: https://www.arkbar.com/home
California
California attorneys must complete 25 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) every three years, including at least four hours in Ethics, one hour on Competence Issues, and two hours of Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (one in Implicit Bias). The remaining 18 hours can be on any CLE topic of their choice.
The CLE deadline is January 31, and carryover credits are not allowed.
Application Process
Submit a report of compliance to the State Bar of California, which can be done online through My State Bar Profile. 13
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance deadline is January 31; reporting deadline is February 1. 14
Additional Criteria
Must complete 25 hours including 4 hours of Ethics, 1 hour of Competence Issues, and 2 hours of Elimination of Bias (1 hour must be Implicit Bias). 15
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is February 1st. All attorneys (except those on voluntary inactive status) report MCLE compliance by submitting a statement of compliance to the State Bar. Compliance may be reported online through My State Bar Profile. California attorney membership is divided into 3 compliance groups by last name: Group 1 (A-G); Group 2 (H-M); and Group 3 (N-Z). Each group is up for compliance every 3 years:
- Group 1's compliance period is 2/1/22 -1/31/25;
- Group 2's is 2/1/21 - 1/31/24; and
- Group 3's is 2/1/23-1/31/26.
Reporting Contact Information:
Email: Providers@calbar.ca.gov | MCLE@calbar.ca.gov
Phone: San Francisco: (415) 538-2000 | Los Angeles: (213) 765-1000 | Providers: (415) 538-2126
Fax: (415) 538-2126
Address: San Francisco - 180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105 | Los Angeles - 845 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
Website: www.calbar.ca.gov
Colorado
Attorneys must complete 45 credit hours every three years, with specific requirements for the compliance period from Jan 1, 2021, to Dec 31, 2023. This includes at least 5 hours in Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility and two hours in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity.
The CLE deadline is Dec 31st, and carry-over credits are not allowed.
Application Process
Submit an application at least 21 days prior to the event. If submitted late, an additional fee of $25 applies, making the total application fee $50. 16
Fees (USD)
$50 for application, $25 late fee if applicable. 16
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 for course completion; January 31 for reporting. 17
Additional Criteria
Complete 45 credit hours every three years, including 7 hours of ethics and 2 hours of equity, diversity, and inclusivity. 18
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is January 31st. Attorneys must certify and submit notice of their attendance to a CLE program or completion of an on-demand program to their online transcript at www.cletrack.com. Learn more here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Email: cleinfo@csc.state.co.us
Phone: General - (303) 860-1115 | Continuing Education - (303) 928-7771
Address: OARC/ Office of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education - 1300 Broadway, Suite 510, Denver, CO, 80203
Website: www.coloradosupremecourt.com | https://www.cobar.org/
Connecticut
Attorneys must earn 12 credit hours annually, including two in Ethics.
The CLE deadline is December 31st. Two credits, including ethics, can be carried over to the next reporting period.
Application Process
Self-reporting system; attorneys must track their credits and certify compliance by January 31st of the following year. 19
Compliance Deadlines
December 31st each year. 20
CLE Reporting Information
There is no reporting deadline as there is no requirement that Attorneys send in any written proof of compliance. The MCLE program in Connecticut is a self-reporting system. Attorneys keep track of the courses and hours that are taken each year, maintain records to prove compliance with the rule for seven years, and certify on their annual registration form that they have complied with the rule or are exempted from compliance. More information can be found here
Reporting Contact Information:
Email: mcle@jud.ct.gov
Contact Information: https://www.jud.ct.gov/contactus.htm
Delaware
Attorneys in Delaware must earn 24 credit hours every two years, including a minimum of 4 in Ethics. Of those 24 credits.
The completion deadline is December 31st, with the option to carry over 20 credits. Ethics credits can carry over to the next reporting period. More information can be found here.
Application Process
Submit credits by March 31 of the following year after the compliance deadline of December 31. 21
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance by December 31; Reporting by March 31. 21
Additional Criteria
12 of the 24 credits must be live in-person programs; at least 4 credits must be in ethics. 21
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline date is March 31. Attorneys admitted in even-numbered years must complete credits by December 31 of every even-numbered year; odd-numbered year admissions complete credit by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
For example: 12/31/2010 compliance date covers attorneys admitted in any even-numbered year such as 1986, 1998, 2002, 2004, etc...
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Ms. Stacy Hertzfeld
Email: stacy.hertzfeld@delaware.gov
Phone: (302) 651-3942
Address: Commission on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of Delaware | The Renaissance Centre - 405 N. King Street, Suite 420, Wilmington, DE, 19801
Website: www.courts.delaware.gov/cle
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
MCLE is not mandatory in this district, except for Newly Admitted Attorneys and Inactive Attorneys who want to resume active status. More information can be found here.
Florida
Attorneys in Florida must complete 33 credit hours every three years. These hours should include 1 Professionalism and at least 4 in Legal Ethics, Professionalism, Bias Elimination, Substance Abuse, or Mental Illness Awareness. Additionally, they must complete at least three hours in Technology.
The Florida Bar assigns the CLE deadline, and carry-over credit is not allowed.
Application Process
To apply for CLE accreditation, attorneys must have a Portal account and a CLE provider number. They need to submit an online application with course agenda and speaker bios. 22
Fees (USD)
$60 for application3
Compliance Deadlines
Last day of assigned reporting period 23
Additional Criteria
Complete 30 credit hours every 3 years, including 5 hours in legal ethics and a 2-hour Florida Legal Professionalism course. 24
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is assigned by the bar. Attorneys in Florida must report their attendance credits by logging into their Member Portal on the Florida Bar website and entering the course reference IDs they were provided upon completion of the programs.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32399
Phone: (850) 561-5680
Email: clemail@floridabar.org
Contact Information: https://www.floridabar.org/member/cle/staff-contacts/
Website: www.floridabar.org/cler
Georgia
Attorneys in Georgia must complete 12 credit hours per year, including 1 in Ethics and 1 in Professionalism. Trial Skills courses are mandatory if practicing law in Georgia.
The CLE deadline is December 31st. Carryover credit limits apply to 12 Regular CLE, two credit hours of Ethics, two credit hours of Professionalism, and three credit hours in Trial Skills.
Application Process
Submit an application through the Georgia Continuing Legal Education Sponsor Portal. 3
Fees (USD)
$20 for programs shorter than two hours, $50 for programs longer than two hours. 3
Compliance Deadlines
December 31st, with a grace period until March 31st. 25
Additional Criteria
Trial skills credits are required for trial attorneys. 26
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is January 31. Reporting is up to the sponsor of the program. Attorneys should monitor their records during the year by logging into their accounts by clicking here. Some sponsors take several weeks to report attendance.
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: (404) 527-8700 | (800) 334-6865
Address: 104 Marietta Street, Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Contact Information: https://www.gabar.org/aboutthebar/staffdirectory.cfm
Website: www.gabar.org
Hawaii
You need three credit hours per year (9 recommended), with one being Ethics every third year.
The CLE deadline is December 31st. Attorneys can carry over three credits to the next reporting period, but Ethics credits cannot be carried over.
Application Process
Submit an application to the Hawaii Board of CLE with the required fees and documentation. 27
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 for compliance and reporting. 14
Additional Criteria
Must complete 3 credit hours annually, including 1 hour of ethics every three years. Up to 3 credits may be carried over to the next reporting period, but ethics credits cannot be carried over. 28
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is December 31st. Active Attorney requirements are self-reported and members should maintain records of approved CLE for three reporting periods. Certificates need not be submitted to the Bar unless otherwise requested for a random, compliance or status change audit.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Chelsea Benton
Title: MCLE Administrator
Organization: Hawaii State Bar Association
Phone: General: (808) 537-1868 | MCLE Inquiries: (808) 792-7348
Email: webinfo@hsba.org | cbenton@hsba.org
Address: 1100 Alakea St., Ste. 1000, Honolulu, HI, 96813
Website: www.hsba.org
Idaho
Idaho attorneys must complete 30 credit hours every three years, with at least 3 hours in Ethics. The CLE deadline is December 31st, and carry-over credits are not allowed.
Application Process
Submit an application prior to the CLE activity; if submitted more than 90 days after the activity, a $25 late fee applies. 29
Fees (USD)
$40 application fee 3
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 for completing credits; February 1 for reporting compliance 14
Additional Criteria
A maximum of 15 credit hours may be from self-study; at least 3 hours must be in ethics. 30
CLE Reporting Information
Attorneys must report compliance by February 1st. Programs are reported independently using the online form. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 334-4500
Email: isbwebsite@isb.idaho.gov
Fax: (208) 334-4515 | (208) 334-2764
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 895, Boise, ID, 83701-0895
Website: www.isb.idaho.gov
Illinois
Illinois attorneys must complete 30 credit hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) every two years, including six hours of Professional Responsibility (PR). Note: One Professional Responsibility credit must be in Diversity and Inclusion CLE, and another must be in Mental Health and Substance Abuse CLE.
The CLE deadline is June 30th, and attorneys may carry over a maximum of 10 credit hours. More information on IL carry over credits can be found here.
Application Process
Submit course-related information via the MCLE Board's online Provider Course Accreditation Management system (PCAM). 31
Fees (USD)
$50 for course application 31
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance deadlines vary: June 30 for Group 1 (A-M) and June 30 for Group 2 (N-Z) every two years. 32
Additional Criteria
Must include 1 hour in diversity/inclusion and 1 hour in mental health/substance abuse as part of the 6 hours of professional responsibility. 32
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting deadlines depend on year of admittance as well as first letter of the Attorney's last name. Attorneys should access and check their official MCLE credit record on the MCLE Board attorney portal on the board’s website. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: Springfield - (217) 525-1760 or (800) 252-8908 | Chicago - (800) 252-8908
Email: mcle@mcleboard.org | CLEregistration@isba.org
Address: Springfield - Illinois Bar Center, 424 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL, 62701-1779 | Chicago - 20 S. Clark St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60603-1802
Website: www.mcleboard.org
Indiana
Indiana lawyers must complete 36 credit hours every three years, with a minimum of six per year and three in Ethics. The CLE deadline is December 31st, and there is no carryover credit.
Application Process
Submit a course application for accreditation and any required fees. 33
Fees (USD)
$5 for additional statements; $150 late fee for non-compliance. 34
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 every three years. 14
Additional Criteria
New attorneys must complete a 6-hour applied professionalism course. 35
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is December 31st. Many, or even most, CLE providers will report Attorney attendance. This can be confirmed with the credit provider. If they don't, or if the Attorney applied for accreditation of the course themselves, then the attorney should report their attendance using the portal.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Mr. Bradley Skolnik
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions and Continuing Education
Phone: (317) 232-2552 | 317-233-6112 [TDD]
Fax: (317) 233-1442
Email: ace@courts.in.gov
Address: Office of Admissions and Continuing Education | 251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 550, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
Website: http://www.courts.in.gov/ace
Iowa
Attorneys must complete 15 credit hours annually, including at least one credit in Ethics and one credit in Diversity & Inclusion or Attorney Wellness.
The CLE deadline is December 31st, with the option to carry over excess credits into the following two reporting periods. Note: Excess Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion, and Attorney Wellness credits will only count toward the general requirement.
Application Process
Submit an annual report by March 10 of the following year after completing 15 credit hours, including 1 hour of legal ethics and 1 hour in either attorney wellness or diversity and inclusion. 36
Fees (USD)
$20 administrative fee for filing the annual report. 37
Compliance Deadlines
Credits must be completed by December 31; reports are due by March 10. 38
Additional Criteria
Wellness, diversity, and ethics hours cannot be carried over. 39
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is due by March 10th. There is an administrative fee associated with the filing of each CLE report. Attorneys are required to file their reports electronically by logging into the Office of Professional Regulation website, completing their online transcript, and submitting their annual CLE reports.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Mr. Daniel Saar
Title: Assistant Director for Boards & Commissions
Organization: Iowa Office of Professional Regulation
Address: Commission on CLE | Judicial Branch Building | 1111 E. Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50319
Phone: (515) 348-4670
Fax: (515) 348-4698
Email: cle@iowacourts.gov
Website: https://www.iowacourts.gov/
Kansas
You need 12 credit hours per year for CLE, including at least 2 in Ethics. The CLE deadline is June 30th, and attorneys may carry over ten credits into the next reporting period, but not Ethics credits.
Application Process
Submit an online application with course agenda and speaker bios. 40
Compliance Deadlines
June 30th for course completion; July 31st for reporting. 41
Additional Criteria
All credits can be earned through online courses; attorneys may carry over up to 10 general credits, but ethics credits cannot be carried over. 42
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline for reporting is July 31st. CLE providers report Attorney attendance for an approved course. Find out more information here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: (785) 368-8201
Email: cleinfo@kscourts.org
Address: 301 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS, 66612
Website: www.kscle.org
Kentucky
Attorneys need to earn 12 credit hours per year, with at least two in Ethics. The CLE deadline is June 30th. They can carry over 24 credits, four of which can be ethics, into the following two reporting periods.
Application Process
Self-report completed credits by August 10 each year. 43
Compliance Deadlines
June 30 for completing all CLE requirements; August 10 for reporting. 43
Additional Criteria
All credits can be earned through live or technological programs; newly admitted attorneys must complete a specific program within 12 months of admission. 43
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is August 10th. Attorney’s can report credits and apply for CLE programs online via kybar.org. More information can be found here
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Mary Beth Forester
Title: Director for CLE
Organization: Kentucky Bar Association
Phone: (502) 564-3795
Fax: (502 )564-3225
Email: mcutter@kybar.org
Address: 514 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601
Website: www.kybar.org
Louisiana
Attorneys in Louisiana need 12.5 credit hours annually, including 1 in Ethics and 1 in Professionalism, before December 31st. Eight credits may be carried over, except Ethics credits.
Application Process
Submit an application for each activity at least 45 days prior to the event. 44
Fees (USD)
$100 non-refundable application fee for sponsor accreditation, $50 filing fee for each course format. 45
Compliance Deadlines
45 days before the activity for applications; January 31 for reporting credits. 46
Additional Criteria
Complete 12.5 CLE hours annually, including 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour of professionalism. 47
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is January 31st. CLE providers report Attorney attendance for an approved course. More information can be found here
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Mindi Hunter
Title: Director, Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
Organization: Louisiana State Bar Association
Address: 601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Phone: (504) 619-0154 | (800) 421-5722
Email: mindi.hunter@lsba.org
Website: www.lsba.org
Maine
Maine attorneys must complete 12 credit hours annually, including one in Live Ethics and one in Live In-Person Harassment & Discrimination. The deadline to complete CLE is December 31st, and attorneys can carry over ten credits into the next period, except for Ethics and Harassment & Discrimination.
Application Process
Submit a completed application with required fees and documentation for CLE approval. 48
Fees (USD)
$60 for non-approved sponsors, $50 for approved sponsors, $25 for individual attorney applications for non-approved courses. 49
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 for completing CLEs; last business day of February for reporting.14
Additional Criteria
At least 1 hour must be in ethics and 1 hour in harassment and discrimination; at least 7 hours must be live programs. 50
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is the last business day in February. CLE providers are required to submit Attorney attendance to the Board within 30 days after the program. More information can be found here
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: (207) 623-1121
Fax: (207) 623-4175
Email: cle@mebaroverseers.org
Address: 97 Winthrop Street, P.O. Box 527, Augusta, ME, 04332-0527
Website: www.mecle.org
Maryland
Maryland doesn't mandate MCLE (Continuing Legal Education) for attorneys practicing in the state. More information can be found here.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts has no mandatory MCLE requirement except for the Practicing with Professionalism course for newly admitted Attorneys to the bar after September 2013. More information can be found here
Michigan
Michigan doesn't have MCLE requirements at the moment, meaning that lawyers are not required to complete any mandatory continuing legal education courses to maintain their license to practice law in the state.
Minnesota
Attorneys in Minnesota must complete 45 credit hours every three years, with at least 3 in Ethics and two in Elimination of Bias. The CLE deadline is June 30th, and carry-over credits are not allowed.
Application Process
Providers must fill out a course-accreditation application, which can be done online. The application fee is $20 for online courses. 3
Fees (USD)
$20 for online courses 3
Compliance Deadlines
Applications must be submitted on or before the course start date; reporting deadline is August 31. 14
Additional Criteria
Attorneys must complete 45 CLE credits every three years, including 3 ethics credits, 2 elimination of bias credits, and 1 mental health/substance use credit. 51
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is due by August 31st, with credits reported on the MN website using the Course ID number from the certificate. They can also be mailed into the MN state bar. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 180 E. 5th St., Ste. 950, St. Paul, MN, 55101
Phone: (651) 297-7100
Fax: (651) 296-1196
Email: clestaff@mbcle.state.mn.us<
Website: www.cle.mn.gov
Mississippi
Attorneys in Mississippi must complete 12 credit hours annually with at least 1 credit taken in Ethics. The CLE deadline is July 31st, with a carry-over of 12 credits. Ethics credits can carry forward.
Application Process
Submit an online application with course agenda and speaker bios. 52
Compliance Deadlines
July 31 for completion, August 15 for reporting. 53
Additional Criteria
A minimum of 6 credit hours must be taken as live in-person programs; a maximum of 6 credit hours may be taken as online programs. 54
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is August 15th, with credits reported on the CLE Annual Report mailed by the state bar.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Tracy Graves
Title: CLE Administrator
Organization: Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education
Phone: (601) 576-4622
Fax: (601) 576-4733
Email: tgraves@courts.ms.gov
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 369, Jackson, MS, 39205-0369
Address: 450 High Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Website: www.courts.ms.gov/cle_bccr/cle.php
Missouri
Attorneys in Missouri need 15 credits per year, including three in Ethics and one in Elimination of Bias, with a CLE deadline of June 30th. Excess live credits can be carried over into the following year, including Ethics.
Application Process
Sponsors must apply for accreditation no later than 60 days prior to the program date. 55
Fees (USD)
$35 for approved providers, $45 for unapproved providers.3
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance deadline is June 30; reporting deadline is July 31. 56
Additional Criteria
At least 9 hours must be live programs; specialty credits must be earned through live programs. 57
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is July 31st, and MO attorneys must report their credits on the Annual Report of Compliance. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: (573) 635-4128
Fax: (573) 635-2811
Email: mobar@mobar.org
Address: P.O. Box 119, 326 Monroe, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119
Website: http://www.mobar.org/mcle/
Montana
Attorneys in Montana must complete 15 credit hours annually, including two in Ethics and 10 Live courses.
The CLE deadline is March 31st, with 30 Live credits (four in Ethics) allowed to carry over into the next period. Reporting is due by May 15th.
Application Process
Attorneys self-report their CLE credits online through the State Bar of Montana’s website by May 15 each year. 58
Fees (USD)
$50 late fee if credits are not reported by May 15. 59
Compliance Deadlines
March 31 for earning credits; May 15 for reporting credits. 60
Additional Criteria
6-week grace period for reporting credits without penalty; newly admitted attorneys are exempt from CLE requirements during their first reporting year. 61
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is due by May 15th. Attorneys can send CLE Credit Reporting Forms and copies of certificates to the Montana State Bar to maintain compliance. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Jennifer Rickman
Title: MCLE Administrator
Organization: Montana Commission of CLE
Phone: (406) 442-7660
Email: cle@montanabar.org | jrickman@montanabar.org
Address: 33 South Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B | P.O. Box 577, Helena, MT 59624
Website: www.mtcle.org
Nebraska
Lawyers in Nebraska must earn ten credit hours annually, including at least two in Ethics. The compliance deadline is December 31 and only five credits can be carried over to the next period, excluding Ethics and distance learning credits.
Application Process
Submit an online application for course approval; individual courses may require a $50 application fee. 62
Fees (USD)
$50 for individual course approval 62
Compliance Deadlines
December 31st for course completion; January 20th for reporting 63
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is January 20th. Attorneys should navigate to the ASD website to record education completed, submit requests for CLE approval and complete all other administrative tasks related to MCLE. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: (531) 510-3641 | (402) 471-3137
Fax: (402) 471-2512
Email: nsc.mcle@nebraska.gov
Address: 3808 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506
Website: www.mcle.ne.gov
Nevada
The annual credit requirement for lawyers in NV is 13 credit hours, including two in Ethics and one Substance Abuse credit.
The deadline to complete CLE is Dec 31st, and lawyers can carry over 20 General, 4 Ethics, and 2 Substance Abuse credits to the following two reporting periods. Note: Excess Substance Abuse credits cannot fulfill the Ethics requirement.
Application Process
Submit a request for program approval 30 days prior to hosting a program for credit in Nevada. Each application must be accompanied by an applicable fee. 64
Fees (USD)
$30 for 0.5 – 2.5 credits, $50 for 3.0 – 7.5 credits, $65 for 8.0 – 20 credits, $75 for 20+ credits, and a $50 late submission fee. 64
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 for completing CLE requirements; March 1 for reporting credits. 65
Additional Criteria
Attorneys may carry forward a maximum of 20 general credits, 4 ethics credits, and 2 substance abuse credits into the next reporting period. 66
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline for reporting is Feb 15th. Accredited Legal Education Providers who seek credit approval for courses offered in Nevada must report program attendance and course credits for Attorneys within 30 days. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 3100 W Charleston Blvd., Ste. 100, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 382-2200 | (800) 254-2797
Email: mcle@nvbar.org
Website: www.nvbar.org/mcle
New Hampshire
Attorneys must earn 12 credit hours per year, including at least two in Ethics, and meet the CLE deadline of June 30th. They can carry over 12 credits, including two ethics, to the next period.
Application Process
Attorneys must self-report attendance and ensure courses meet NHMCLE standards. 67
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance cycle is from June 1 to May 31, with a reporting deadline of July 1. 68
Additional Criteria
All credits can be completed online; attorneys must self-determine course eligibility. 69
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is July 1st. Attorneys should use the Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) to submit credits and monitor credit statuses. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Phone: (603) 224-6942
Fax: (603) 224-2910
Email: nhmcle@nhbar.org
Address: 2 Pillsbury St, Ste 300, Concord, NH 03301
Website: www.nhbar.org
New Jersey
NJ attorneys must complete 24 credit hours every two years, including five in Ethics and two in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias. Due to COVID-19, live classroom requirements are relaxed until further notice. The deadline for CLE is Dec 31st, with up to 12 credits carried over.
Application Process
Register on the New Jersey Courts’ website and complete an online application for individual course accreditation, attaching a final version of the timed agenda and speaker bios. 3
Fees (USD)
$50 noncompliance fee for late reporting 70
Compliance Deadlines
Group 1 (Birthday 1/1-6/30): December 31st, Every Odd Year; Group 2 (Birthday 7/1-12/31): December 31st, Every Even Year 71
Additional Criteria
At least 12 credits must be from live programs. 71
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is based on birth date: January 1st - June 30th must complete credits by 12/31 in odd years and report the following year; July 1st - December 31st must complete credits by 12/31 in even years and report the following year.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 25 Market Street, Floor 8th Floor, North Wing | P.O. Box 965, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0965
Phone: (609) 815-2930
Email: SCTCLE.mailbox@njcourts.gov | BAC.mailbox@judiciary.state.nj.us
Website: https://www.njcourts.gov/
New Mexico
Attorneys in New Mexico must complete 12 credit hours per year, including ten general and two credits in Ethics. At least eight credits must be earned through live courses. The CLE deadline is February 1st, with the option to carry over 12 credits, including two ethics, to the next period.
Application Process
Submit a course approval request through the State Bar of New Mexico's provider portal. 72
Fees (USD)
$100 CLE certificate fee 73
Compliance Deadlines
February 1st each year 74
Additional Criteria
All 12 credits can be taken as live or self-study programs; must include 2 hours in ethics and 1 hour in equity in justice. 75
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is March 1st. Attorneys should login to the NM state bar site to submit credits. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 5121 Masthead St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 797-6000 | (505) 797-6054 | (800) 876-6227
Fax: (866) 767-7281
Email: mcle@sbnm.org
Website: www.sbnm.org
New York
Attorneys in New York must complete 24 credit hours every two years, including 4 in Ethics and 1 in Diversity, Inclusion, and Bias Elimination.
The CLE deadline is 30 days after the attorney's birthday, and they can carry over six credits to the next reporting period.
Application Process
Providers must submit applications at least 60 days prior to the occurrence of the program. 3
Compliance Deadlines
Within 30 days after your birthday on alternate years. 76
Additional Criteria
Must complete 1 CLE credit hour in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection starting July 1, 2023. 77
CLE Reporting Information
Attorneys must certify their compliance online during attorney registration and keep certificates of attendance for four years. The CLE board does not need them. Online registration can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 25 Beaver Street, Room 888, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 428-2105 | (877) 697-4253 | (800) 268-7869
Fax: (212) 428-2974
Email: cle@nycourts.gov
Website: https://www.nycourts.gov/
North Carolina
North Carolina attorneys must complete 12 credit hours per year, including 2 in Ethics, one in Technology and 1 in Substance Abuse every three years.The CLE deadline is December 31st, with a grace period until February 28th. Attorneys may carry over 12 credits, including two in Ethics, but not Substance Abuse or Technology.
Application Process
Submit the Sponsor's Application for CLE Credit form along with a detailed agenda and other required materials. 3
Fees (USD)
$2.25 per credit hour per attorney 78
Compliance Deadlines
50 days prior to the presentation of the CLE activity 79
Additional Criteria
The program must have significant intellectual or practical content and enhance the professional competence of lawyers. 80
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is February 28th. Most North Carolina sponsors of CLE programs will report attendance directly to the CLE department; however, lawyers may also mail or fax to the CLE department certificates of attendance if they are unsure whether the sponsor will report attendance. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Ms. Debra P. Holland
Title: Managing Director, Board of CLE
Organization: The North Carolina State Bar
Address: 217 East Edenton Street | P.O. Box 26148, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone: (919) 733-0123
Fax: (919) 821-9168
Email: dholland@ncbar.gov
Website: www.nccle.org
North Dakota
Attorneys in North Dakota must complete 45 credit hours every three years, with at least three in Ethics. The CLE deadline is June 30th, with 15 carry-over credits allowed. Ethics credits cannot be carried over.
Application Process
Submit a completed application with a $45 fee. 3
Fees (USD)
$45. 3
Compliance Deadlines
June 30 for compliance; July 31 for reporting. 81
Additional Criteria
Maximum of 30 hours can be self-study; no ethics hours can be carried over. 82
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting deadline is July 31st. North Dakota attorneys must report their credits on the Report of Compliance form either online at the State Bar Association of North Dakota website or by returning the form by mail (with a fee). More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 1661 Capitol Way, Suite 104LL, Bismarck, ND 58501
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2136 | Bismarck, ND 58502-2136
Phone: (701) 255-1404 | (800) 472-2685
Fax: (701) 224-1621
Website: www.sband.org
Ohio
Ohio attorneys must complete 24 credits every two years, due on December 31st, with at least 2.5 credits in Professional Conduct. The 2023 Rule Change eliminates self-study caps, allowing attorneys to complete their CLE requirements through any combination of on-demand, webcast, or in-person events. There is no limit on credits earned through distance learning. Attorneys may carry over 12 credits, except for Professional Conduct or Self Study, into the next reporting period.
Application Process
Submit an online application through the Supreme Court of Ohio's Sponsor Portal, which includes prompts based on the type of program and its delivery method. 83
Compliance Deadlines
December 31st every two years, with a reporting deadline of January 31st for completed credits. 84
Additional Criteria
Complete 24 CLE credits every two years, including at least 2.5 credits in professional conduct. 85
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline for reporting is January 31st. Learn more here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 65 S. Front St., 5th floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3431
Phone: (614) 387-9320 | TTY: (614) 387-9404
Fax: (614) 387-9323
Email: ccle@sc.ohio.gov
Website: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/
Oklahoma
Attorneys in Oklahoma must complete 12 credit hours annually, including 2 in Ethics, by December 31st. They can carry over 12 credits, 2 of which can be ethics, into the next reporting period.
Application Process
Submit an application at least 45 days prior to the seminar or within 90 days after the program, along with required documentation and fees. 86
Fees (USD)
$50 for providers, $15 for attendees 86
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 for compliance, February 15 for reporting 87
Additional Criteria
12 CLE credits annually, including at least 2 ethics credits 87
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is February 15th. Providers are required to post credits within 30 days. Learn more here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Mailing Address: PO Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK 73152
Address: 1901 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: (405) 416-7009 | (800) 522-8065
Fax: (405) 416-7089
Email: mcle@okbar.org
Website: www.okmcle.org
Oregon
In Oregon, lawyers must complete 45 credit hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) every three years including 5 Ethics, 1 Child and Elder Abuse Reporting, 3 Access to Justice, and 1 Substance Abuse & Mental Health credit. The compliance deadline is April 30th.
Up to 15 credits can be carried over, but only six Ethics credits can be applied towards the following period. Access to Justice, Child, and Elder Abuse Reporting credits may carry over as General Credit only.
Application Process
Submit a written application for accreditation via the electronic system provided by the Oregon State Bar. 88
Fees (USD)
$25 for programs 60 minutes or less; $35 for group activities; $40 late fee if submitted more than 30 days after the program date. 89
Compliance Deadlines
Applications must be submitted no later than 30 days after the completion of the activity; reporting deadline for CLE credits is May 31 following the end of the three-year period. 90
Additional Criteria
Must include 5 hours of ethics, 1 hour of abuse reporting, and 1 hour of mental health/substance abuse education. 91
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline for reporting is May 31. Attorney’s completed compliance report must be electronically certified and submitted by May 31. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard, OR 97224
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 231935, Tigard, OR 97281
Phone: (503) 431-6368 | (503) 620-0222 ext. 368 | (800) 452-8260 ext. 368
Email: mcle@osbar.org
Website: www.osbar.org/mcle
Pennsylvania
Attorneys in Pennsylvania need 12 credit hours per year, including 2 in Ethics. CLE deadlines are April 30th, August 31st, or December 31st, depending on the Attorney’s Compliance Group. Excess live credits earned can be carried forward up to twice the annual credit requirement.
- Compliance Group 1 - Annual Deadline April 30
- Compliance Group 2 - Annual Deadline August 31
- Compliance Group 3 - Annual Deadline December 31
Application Process
Submit a course agenda or brochure along with a $25 application fee at least 30 days prior to the event. 92
Fees (USD)
$25 application fee 92
Compliance Deadlines
30 days prior to the event 92
CLE Reporting Information
Providers are required to submit attendance within 30 days of the course completion. Compliance is met once credits are reported, as long as they're taken before the deadline. Learn more here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Mr. Daniel Levering
Title: CLE Administrator
Organization: PA Continuing Legal Education
Address: Pennsylvania Judicial Center | 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 3400, PO Box 62495, Harrisburg, PA 17106
Phone: (800) 497-2253 | (717) 231-3250
Fax: (717) 231-3251
Email: pacleb@pacle.org | dlevering@pacle.org
Website: www.pacle.org
Rhode Island
Attorneys in Rhode Island need to complete ten credit hours annually, including 2 in Ethics. The compliance deadline is June 30th. Attorneys can carry over up to ten credits into the next period.
Application Process
Sponsors must apply for course approval 30 days prior to the course date and report attorney attendance by June 30. 93
Fees (USD)
$250 annual accreditation fee, $45 course application fee 94
Compliance Deadlines
June 30. 93
Additional Criteria
Attorneys must complete 10 CLE credits annually, including 2 ethics credits, with at least 4 credits as live programs. 95
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is June 30th. MCLE filing must be completed via the MCLE and Payment for Indigent Defense Services Portal. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 24 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 222-4942
Email: mcleinfo@courts.ri.gov
Website: www.courts.ri.gov
South Carolina
Attorneys in South Carolina need 14 credit hours per year, including 2 in Ethics. Every 2 years, the Attorney must also take 1 credit in Substance Abuse (taken in place of a general credit). The CLE deadline is February 28th (or 29th on leap years), with up to 2 Ethics credits carryover allowed. Substance Abuse credits and Alternative Delivery Formats cannot be carried over.
Application Process
Complete the Uniform Application for Approval and attach all necessary materials. 96
Fees (USD)
$75 per course for non-accredited sponsors 3
Compliance Deadlines
March 1 each year. 97
Additional Criteria
Complete 14 credit hours annually, including at least 2 hours of legal ethics and 1 hour of substance abuse training every three years. 98
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is March 1st. Compliance is submitted to the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization on a form prepared by the Commission along with a filing fee specified in the regulations of the Commission. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2138, Columbi, SC 29202
Address: 950 Taylor Street, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 799-5578
Fax: (803) 799-5671
Email: commcle@bellsouth.net
Website: www.commcle.org
South Dakota
South Dakota does not mandate MCLE requirements at present. More information can be found here.
Tennessee
Attorneys in Tennessee must earn 15 credit hours annually, including at least three in Ethics, with a CLE deadline of December 31st. They can carry over 15 credits, three being Ethics, to the next period, with a maximum of eight credits from tech courses.
Application Process
Submit an application 30 days prior to the activity. 99
Compliance Deadlines
Complete by December 31st; report by March 31st. 100
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting deadline is March 31st. Attendance is reported electronically through the attendance reporting system available at www.cletn.com.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 810, Nashville, TN 37217
Phone: (615) 741-3096
Fax: (615) 532-2477
Email: info@cletn.com
Website: www.cletn.com
Texas
Attorneys in Texas must complete 15 credit hours per year, with at least 3 in Ethics, and meet the CLE deadline on the last day of their birth month. Up to 15 credits can be carried over to the next reporting period.
Application Process
Submit an application to the State Bar of Texas at least 30 days before the course start date. 101
Fees (USD)
$85 for 5.25 – 10.00 hours of credit; $120 for 10.25 or more hours of credit. 102
Compliance Deadlines
Last day of the month preceding the attorney’s birth month. 101
Additional Criteria
Must complete 15 credit hours annually, including at least 3 hours in Ethics. 101
CLE Reporting Information
Attorney MCLE Annual Verification Report will be mailed to them eight weeks prior to their birth month. Attorneys are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their attendance file. It takes up to 5 business days for credits to be processed by the State Bar, and attorneys can self-report their attendance using the course IDs found on their completion certificates. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: P.O. Box 13007, Austin, TX 78711-3007
Phone: (800) 204-2222 ext 1806 | (512) 427-1806
Fax: (512) 427-4423
Email: mcle@texasbar.com
Website: www.texasbar.com
Utah
Each year, Utah attorneys must earn a total of 12 credits by June 30th, including at least one in Ethics and one in Professionalism. Credits cannot be carried over to the next period.
Application Process
Submit an application for accreditation within 30 days prior to or following the CLE event, with applicable fees. 103
Fees (USD)
$15 filing fee for compliance certificate 104
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance deadline: June 30; Reporting deadline: July 31 105
Additional Criteria
At least 6 hours must be live programs; maximum of 6 hours may be self-study or on-demand programs. 106
CLE Reporting Information
The reporting deadline is July 31st. Providers will submit attendance on behalf of Attorneys within 30 days post event. Information on self-reporting can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 645 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 531-9077
Fax: (801) 531-0660
Email: staff@mcleutah.org
Website: https://www.mcleutah.org/
Vermont
Vermont attorneys must earn 24 credit hours every two years, due by June 30th. This must include 2 hours in Ethics, 1 hour in Attorney Wellness, 1 hour in Diversity and Inclusion, and 12 hours via Moderated or Non-Moderated Programming with Interactivity. Credits taken in the 2nd year may be carried over.
Application Process
Submit an application at least 30 days prior to the CLE activity; no fee unless application sent 30 days after the CLE activity. 107
Fees (USD)
No fee unless application sent 30 days after the CLE activity. 107
Compliance Deadlines
At least 30 days prior to the CLE activity; compliance deadline is June 30 every two years. 108
Additional Criteria
24 total credits every 2 years, including 2 ethics, 1 attorney wellness, and 1 diversity & inclusion. 108
CLE Reporting Information
Attorneys must report their compliance by July 1st by submitting a certification of completion through the Vermont Attorney Portal. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Mr. Andrew Strauss
Title: Licensing Counsel
Organization: Vermont Judiciary
Address: 32 Cherry Street, Suite 213, Burlington, VA 05401
Phone: (802) 859-3000
Fax: (802) 859-3003
Email: JUD.AttyLicensing@vermont.gov
Website: www.vermontjudiciary.org
Virginia
Attorneys must earn 12 credit hours every year, including at least 2 in Ethics and 4 Live courses. The CLE deadline is October 31st, and attorneys can carry over 12 credits, including 2 ethics, into the next reporting period.
Application Process
Gather personal and course details, submit an application with required attachments. 109
Fees (USD)
$60. 110
Compliance Deadlines
October 31 for completion, December 15 for reporting. 111
Additional Criteria
Complete 12 CLE credits annually, including 2 ethics credits, with at least 4 credits from live programs. 112
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is due on December 15th by 4:45pm EST. Virginia is a self-reporting state and attorneys in Virginia must certify their compliance using course ID numbers provided on their completion certificates via the Virginia Member Portal. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 1111 East Main Street, Suite 700, Richmond, VA 23219-0026
Phone: (804) 775-0500 | TTY: (800) 828-1120
Fax: (804) 775-0544
Email: MyMCLE@vsb.org
Website: www.vsb.org
Washington
Washington State lawyers are required to complete 45 credit hours of CLE every 3 years, with a minimum of 15 hours in Law & Legal Procedure and at least 6 hours in Ethics (including 1 hour of equity, inclusion, and bias mitigation). Note: No more than 8 credits can be earned per day.
The CLE deadline is December 31st.
Application Process
Submit an MCLE certification via the MCLE Online System. 113
Fees (USD)
$150 late fee, increases by $300 for each consecutive late reporting period. 114
Compliance Deadlines
December 31 every three years; reporting deadline is February 1. 113
Additional Criteria
Complete 45 CLE credit hours every 3 years, including 15 hours in Law and Legal Procedure, 6 hours in Ethics, and at least 1 hour on equity and inclusion. 113
CLE Reporting Information
The deadline for reporting is February 1st. Attorneys can submit courses for approval via the MCLE online system. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Miss Adelaine Shay
Organization: Washington State Bar Association
Address: 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste. 600, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 727-8249 | (800) 945-9722 | (206) 443-9722 | (206) 727-8209
Email: Questions@wsba.org | AdelaineS@wsba.org
Website: www.wsba.org
West Virginia
West Virginia attorneys must earn 24 credit hours every 2 years, including 3 ethics credits. The CLE deadline is June 30th of even years, with a 6-credit carryover allowance (excluding ethics) to the next period.
Application Process
Submit individual course approval applications at least 30 days prior to the seminar date with a $50 processing fee. 115
Fees (USD)
$50 processing fee for course approval applications. 115
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance deadline: June 30 of even-numbered years; Reporting deadline: July 31 of even-numbered years. 116
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is due by July 31st of even years. Information on how to report can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Ms. Angie Volk
Title: Compliance Coordinator
Organization: WV State Bar
Address: The West Virginia State Bar | 2000 Deitrick Blvd., Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 553-7220 | (304) 553-7238
Fax: (304) 553-7238
Email: volka@wvbar.org
Website: www.wvbar.org
Wisconsin
Wisconsin attorneys must complete 30 credit hours of CLE every 2 years, including at least 3 hours in Ethics, which cannot be taken through on-demand courses. The CLE deadline is December 31st and attorneys may carry over 15 credits to the next reporting period, except Ethics credits.
Application Process
Electronically file CLE Form 1 to report compliance with CLE requirements. 117
Compliance Deadlines
Courses must be completed by January 31, and CLE Form 1 must be filed by February 1. 118
CLE Reporting Information
The CLE reporting deadline is February 1st. A CLE Form 2 should be completed for each activity to be considered by the Board for approval for use toward the CLE requirement. More information can be found here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: 110 East Main Street #715, PO Box 2748, Madison, WI 53701-2748
Phone: (608) 266-9760
Fax: (608) 266-1196
Email: bbe@wicourts.gov
Website: www.wicourts.gov
Wyoming
Wyoming attorneys must complete 15 credit hours required annually, including 2 in Ethics, and CLE deadline is December 31st. Excess Live credits, including Ethics, can be carried over for 2 years.
Application Process
Submit an online application for program accreditation along with a $50 application fee. 119
Fees (USD)
$50 application fee for program accreditation. 119
Compliance Deadlines
Compliance deadline: December 31; Reporting deadline: January 15. 120
CLE Reporting Information
Deadline for reporting is January 15th. Credits may be submitted through the online submission form or on the printable Application for CLE Credit. Click here for more information.
Reporting Contact Information:
Name: Ms. Marie Ellis
Title: CLE Director
Organization: Wyoming State Bar
Address: 4124 Laramie Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Mailing Address: PO Box 109, Cheyenne, WY 82003
Phone: (307) 632-9061 | (855) 445-8058 | 307) 432-2103
Fax: (307) 632-3737
Email: mellis@wyomingbar.org
Website: www.wyomingbar.org
Puerto Rico
Attorneys in Puerto Rico must complete 24 hours of CLE during a 3-year reporting cycle, with at least four hours in Ethics. Credits can be carried over to the next cycle for up to 24 hours. The CLE deadline is the last day of the month before an attorney's birth month.
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is due 30 days following the deadline. Attorneys must self-report completion of CLE requirements each reporting period and send certificates of attendance to the Continuing Education Board of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: Piso 7, 677 Calle César González, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Phone: (787) 641-6604
US Virgin Islands
Attorneys must complete 24 hours of CLE during a 2-year reporting cycle, with at least four in Ethics, 1 credit in Mental Health/Substance Abuse, 2 credits in Technology and 4 credits in US Virgin Islands Law Programming. The compliance deadline is December 31st.
CLE Reporting Information
Reporting is due on January 31st. Every active member is responsible for ascertaining whether or not the particular course satisfies the requirements of Rule 208. Reporting is completed via the online member portal. Learn more here.
Reporting Contact Information:
Address: PO Box 224108, Christiansted, VI 00822
Phone: (340) 778-7497
Email: info@usvibar.org
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