Know your CLE requirements in every U.S. jurisdiction

Alabama CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Alabama attorneys. Required credits Alabama attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 1 Ethics credit per year.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Alabama State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Alabama attorneys are limited to (6) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Alabama State Bar MCLE website. Alabama CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Alabama’s MCLE Rule 9 requires newly admitted attorneys to complete a 3-hour course in professionalism. This will count towards the general 12-hour annual CLE requirement. In even-numbered years, the seminar will be administered by CLEAlabama, and in odd-numbered years, the seminar will be administered by Cumberland School of Law. Please make sure to check the state bar’s website to learn more about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Alabama attorneys.
Alaska CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Alaska attorneys. Required credits As of January 17, 2024, Alaska attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year. Three (3) of those twelve credits must be in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Alaska State Bar MCLE website.
Arizona CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Arizona attorneys. Required credits Arizona attorneys are required to earn (15) credits, including (3) Ethics/Professional Responsibility credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by September 15th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Arizona attorneys are limited to (5) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (10) hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Arizona State Bar website. Arizona CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Arizona attorneys.
Arkansas CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Arkansas attorneys. Required credits Arkansas attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 1 Ethics credit per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the AR Courts Gov website: arcourts.gov CLE Rules
California CLE Requirements CLE requirements for California attorneys. Required credits California attorneys are required to earn 25 credits every 3 years. This includes: 
  • (4) credit hours of Ethics.
  • (2) credit hours of Elimination of Bias. Of the two hours, at least (1) hour must focus on implicit bias and the promotion of bias reducing strategies.
  • (2) credit hours of Competence Issues. (1) Prevention and Detection Competence, and (1) Wellness Competence.
  • (1) Technology in the Practice of Law.
  • (1) Civility in the Legal Profession.
On-Demand/ Self-Study creditsCalifornia attorneys are limited to (12.5) hours of self-study CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via participatory events. All of myLawCLE programs (Live and On-Demand) have qualify as Participatory credits.  Compliance Groups: Attorneys assigned to a compliance group will always remain in that same group, even if they change their last name. 
  • Attorneys admitted on or before Feb. 1, 1992, were assigned to a compliance group based on the first letter of their last name, as listed on their official State Bar records, effective Feb. 1, 1992, (the beginning of the MCLE program.) 
  • Attorneys admitted after Feb. 1, 1992, are assigned to a compliance group based on the first letter of the last name listed on their admit cards. Admit cards are filled out when they are sworn in. 
Deadlines: Group 1 (A-G) – Attorneys with last names beginning with A-G. 
  • Compliance period: 2/1/22−1/31/25 
  • Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2025 
Group 2 (H-M) – Attorneys with last names beginning with H-M. 
  • Compliance period: 2/1/21−1/31/24 
  • Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2024 
Group 3 (N-Z) – Attorneys with last names beginning with N-Z. 
  • Compliance period: 2/1/23−1/31/26   
  • Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2026 
Additional information For additional information, please see the CA Bar website here.
Colorado CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Colorado attorneys. Required credits Colorado attorneys are required to earn 45 credits, including 7 Professional Responsibility (5 Ethics and Professionalism and 2 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity) credits every three years.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the CO CLE website.
Connecticut CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Connecticut attorneys. Required credits Connecticut attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 2 Ethics and Professionalism credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due in the previous calendar year.
  • Reporting credits: In the following year’s registration process.
  • Example: Attorneys would indicate on their 2025 registration form that they’ve completed all of their MCLE requirements for 2024.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the CT CLE website and the FAQs section.
Delaware CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Delaware attorneys. Required credits Delaware attorneys are required to earn 24 credits, including 4 Enhanced Ethics credits every 2 years. Senior attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every two years, including 2 Enhanced Ethics. *Senior attorneys are those who have been a member of the Bar of Supreme Court in any State and in the District of Columbia in good standing for 40 years or more.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Delaware State Bar.
eCLE credits Delaware attorneys are limited to (12) credits through eCLE (Online Seminars, Video Teleconference, or Telephone Seminar or Audio Broadcast). The remaining hours must be earned via In-person / live CLE events. Delaware senior attorneys are limited to (6) credits through eCLE (Online Seminars, Video Teleconference, or Telephone Seminar or Audio Broadcast). The remaining hours must be earned via In-person / live CLE events. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Delaware State Bar MCLE website.
The District of Columbia Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the DC CLE website.
Florida CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Florida attorneys. Required credits Every three (3) years, Florida attorneys are required to earn 30 credits, including 5 Specialty Credits (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental health and wellness). Two (2) out of those five (5) credits must be the mandatory Florida Legal Professionalism course (provided by the Florida State Bar).
  • Due date for CLE: Assigned by Florida**
  • Reporting credits: Last day of the member’s assigned month**
**All attorneys are assigned a reporting period upon admission to The Florida Bar. Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Florida State Bar CLE website.
Georgia CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Georgia attorneys. Required credits Georgia attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 1 Ethics, 1 Professionalism, and 3 Trial (only required for trial attorneys) credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours.
Hawaii CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Hawaii attorneys. Required credits Hawaii attorneys are required to earn 3 credits per year, including 1 Ethics or Professional responsibility every 3 years (This credit hour shall count toward the annual CLE requirement. RSCH Rule 22(b)).
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: 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.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  Hawaii State Bar CLE website.
Idaho CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Idaho attorneys. Required credits Idaho attorneys are required to earn 30 credits, including 3 Ethics credits every 3 years.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Idaho attorneys are limited to (15) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Idaho State Bar MCLE website.
Illinois CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Illinois attorneys. Required credits Illinois attorneys are required to earn 30 credit hours every (2) years. Six (6) of those thirty (30) credits must be in Professional Responsibility, including 1 Diversity & Inclusion PR credit and 1 Mental Health/Substance abuse PR credit.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Illinois State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and live re-broadcast classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the MCLE Board website.
Indiana CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Indiana attorneys. Required credits Indiana attorneys are required to earn at (36) credits in a 3-year period (they must complete no less than (6) credits per year), including 3 Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by December 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Indiana State Bar.
eCLE – Distance Education credits As of June 6, 2022, there are no limits on how many hours attorneys and judicial officers may complete via distance education courses as outlined in the Admission and Discipline Rules (rules 28 and 29). Read the full order here>> Distance education courses do not require a student to be in the same location as the instructor and do not require an attendant to be at the learning site to monitor your attendance. Non-legal subject matter (NLS) credits NLS courses are courses that are not substantively legal but enhance your competence in your individual practice. An attorney may report a maximum of 12 hours of NLS credit per three-year cycle. An attorney may report any or all of the 12 allowable NLS hours in a single course or a given year. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Indiana State Bar MCLE website.
Iowa CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Iowa attorneys. Required credits Iowa attorneys are required to earn 15 credits per year, including 1 Ethics and 1 Attorney Wellness or Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 10th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  Iowa State Bar CLE website.
Kansas CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Kansas attorneys. Required credits Kansas attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 2 Ethics and Professionalism credit hours per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Kansas State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the KS CLE website.
Kentucky CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Kentucky attorneys. Required credits Kentucky attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 2 Ethics, Professional Responsibility, and Professionalism per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by August 10th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and live re-broadcast classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the KY Bar website and the Continuing Legal Education Rules.
Louisiana CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Louisiana attorneys. Required credits Louisiana attorneys are required to earn 12.5 credits, including 1 Ethics credit and 1 Professionalism credit per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Louisiana State Bar.
Computer-based Education Louisiana attorneys are limited to (4) hours of computer-based Education, this includes interactive live webcasts, webinars, and on-demand recordings. The remaining hours must be earned via In-person CLE events. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Louisiana State Bar MCLE website. Louisiana CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Louisiana attorneys.
Maine CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Maine attorneys. Required credits Maine attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year, including 1 Ethics credit, which must be taken through live programs, and 1  Harassment & Discrimination credit which must be taken through Live In-Person. The in-person requirement has been waived through December 31, 2023, but this credit must still be taken through live programs. A minimum of 7.00 credit hours may be taken as live programs and a maximum of 5.00 credit hours may be taken as self-study programs.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by 4:30 pm EST on January 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys from Maine self-report their attendance.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Maine attorneys are limited to (5) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Maine State Bar Association website. Maine CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Maine attorneys.
Maryland CLE Requirements Maryland Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 19-301.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the Maryland CLE website.
Massachusetts CLE Requirements Massachusetts Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct ((Rule 1.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the  Massachusetts CLE website.
Michigan CLE Requirements Michigan Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct ((Rule 1.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the  Michigan CLE website.
Minnesota CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Minnesota attorneys. Required credits Minnesota attorneys are required to earn 45 credits, every (3) years. Including:
  • 3 credit hours for Ethics or Professional Responsibility
  • 2 credit hours for Elimination of Bias
  • 1 Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Lawyer Reporting Categories
  • Category 1: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024; July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027
  • Category 2: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022; July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
  • Category 3: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023; July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Dates:
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by August 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Minnesota attorneys are limited to (30) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (15) hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the MN CLE website.
Mississippi CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Mississippi attorneys. Required credits Mississippi attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year, including 1 Ethics/Professionalism (which can be in Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Professionalism, Malpractice Prevention, Substance Abuse or Mental Health).
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by July 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by August 15th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Legal professionals in Mississippi can only earn up to six hours of their required CLE credits through online programs for the 2023-2024 period, as the previous exception allowing more online credits is no longer in effect. The six (6) hour credit limit for CLE earned from any online program has been reinstated. Additional information For additional information, please see the MS Bar website.
Missouri CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Missouri attorneys. Required credits Missouri attorneys are required to earn 15 credits, including 3 Ethics (professionalism, substance use, mental health, legal or judicial ethics, malpractice prevention, explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency) credits per year.
  • At least 1 of the three ethics credit hours must be devoted exclusively to explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency (elimination of bias). All specialty credits must be live classes.
Dates:
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Missouri attorneys are limited to (6) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (9) credit hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. All specialty credits must be live classes. Additional information For additional information, please see the MO Bar website.
Montana CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Montana attorneys. Required credits Montana attorneys are required to earn 15 credits, including 2 Ethics credits every year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by March 31st
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 31st
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Montana attorneys are limited to (5) hours of on-demand/self-study CLE credits. The remaining hours (10 credits) must be earned via live or interactive CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Montana State Bar MCLE website.
Nebraska CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Nebraska attorneys. Required credits Nebraska attorneys are required to earn 10 credits, including 2 Professional Responsibility credits every year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 20th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Louisiana State Bar.
Computer-based Nebraska attorneys are limited to (5) hours of distance computer-based CLE credits. The remaining hours (5 credits) must be earned via In-person CLE events. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Nebraska State Bar MCLE website.
Nevada CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Nevada attorneys. Required credits Nevada attorneys are required to earn 13 credits per year, including 2 Ethicsand 1 substance abuse, addictive disorders and/or mental health issues that impair professional competence.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by December 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  Nevada State Bar CLE website.
New Hampshire CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New Hampshire attorneys. Required credits New Hampshire attorneys are required to earn 12 credits (720 minutes) per year, including 2 Ethics/Professionalism(120 minutes). The Ethics/Professionalism credits can include topics like prevention of malpractice, substance abuse, or attorney-client disputes.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by May 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 1st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  New Hampshire State Bar CLE website.
New Jersey CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New Jersey attorneys. Required credits New Jersey attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 5 credits in Ethics/Professionalism. At least 2 of those 5 must be in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by December 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: All NJ attorneys must self-report their credits online. They can do so on their NJ state bar account.
New Jersey attorneys are divided into two groups based on their birthdays:
  • Group 1: Birthdays from January 1st to June 30th must complete their credits by 12/31 in odd-numbered years.
  • Group 2: Birthdays from July 1st to December 31st must complete their credits by 12/31 in even-numbered years.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 12.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs. However, this rule has been relaxed to allow all 24.00 credits to be taken as alternative learning programs until further notice. Additional information For additional information, please see the New Jersey State Bar Association website. New Jersey CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Jersey attorneys.
New Mexico CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New Mexico attorneys. Required credits New Mexico attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics, and 1 credit on Equity in Justice (with the last credit being effective on January 1st, 2024). 
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the State Bar of New Mexico.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Starting from the compliance year 2024, the self-study cap has been removed. This means that all New Mexico attorneys can now earn their 12 CLE hour requirements through on-demand.  The Rule says, however, that to be eligible for credit “the pre-recorded course must be pre-approved by the board and must include procedures and/or technology that allows the course provider to independently verify an attorney’s attendance and attentiveness during the program.” Rule18-204(c)(2) NMRA. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the State Bar of New Mexico website. New Mexico CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Mexico attorneys.
New York CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New York attorneys. Required credits New York attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 4 credits in Ethics and Professionalism, 1 credit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias, and 1 credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection (effective since July 1, 2023). 
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due at the time of the attorney’s biennial registration.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported at the time of the attorney’s biennial registration.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in New York must file their attorney registration online
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 24 credits can be taken as live or nontraditional programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the NY Courts Continuing Legal Education website. New York CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New York attorneys.
North Carolina CLE Requirements CLE requirements for North Carolina attorneys. Required credits North Carolina attorneys are required to earn 24 credit hours every 2-years, including 4 Ethics credits, 1 credit on Technology, and 1 credit on Professional Well-Being.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by February 28th
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 28th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the North Carolina State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All credits can be taken as live or on-demand programs  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education website. North Carolina CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted North Carolina attorneys.
North Dakota CLE Requirements CLE requirements for North Dakota attorneys. Required credits North Dakota attorneys are required to earn 45 credits every 3 years, including 3 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 15.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 30.00 credit hours can be taken as self-study programs.  Additional information For additional information, please see the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s website. North Dakota CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted North Dakota attorneys.
Ohio CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Ohio attorneys. Required credits Ohio attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 2.5 credits in Professional Conduct: Legal Ethics, Professionalism, Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues, Access to Justice, and Fairness in the Courts.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: The reporting deadline is based on the attorney’s last name at the time they were sworn into the bar. 
    • A-L must complete their educational hours by the end of each odd-numbered year 
    • Last names starting with M-Z must complete their educational hours by the end of each even-numbered year.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Ohio State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Effective January 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of Ohio permanently removed the self-study cap for attorneys. All credit hours can be completed through any format.  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Ohio State Bar website. Ohio CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Ohio attorneys.
Oklahoma CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Oklahoma attorneys. Required credits Oklahoma attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Oklahoma State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 12 credits can be taken as live or self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Oklahoma MCLE website. Oklahoma CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Oklahoma attorneys.
Oregon CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Oregon attorneys. Required credits Oregon attorneys are required to earn 45 credits, including 5 Ethics, 1 Lawyers’ statutory duty to report elder or child abuse, 1 Mental health, substance use, or cognitive impairment that can affect a lawyer’s ability to practice law,  and 3 Access to Justice credits every 3 years. *In alternate reporting periods, at least 3 additional hours must be in programs accredited for Access to Justice.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by April 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by May 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Oregon State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Oregon State Bar MCLE website
Pennsylvania CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Pennsylvania attorneys. Required credits Pennsylvania attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse.
  • Due date for CLE: Attendance for a program must be submitted within 30 days of the course completion. The deadline for reporting the credits will be based on the Compliance Group assigned. 
  • Reporting credits: Attorneys are randomly assigned to one of three Compliance Groups with different deadlines to report their credits.
    • Group 1: April 30, 2024
    • Group 2: August 31, 2024
    • Group 3: December 31. 2024
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Pennsylvania State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 6.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 6.00 credit hours can be through pre-recorded programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the Pennsylvania CLE website. Pennsylvania CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Pennsylvania attorneys.
Rhode Island CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Rhode Island attorneys. Required credits Rhode Island attorneys are required to earn 10 credits, including 2 Legal Ethics credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by June 30th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Rhode Island State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Rhode Island attorneys are limited to (6) credit hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (4) credit hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the RI Courts website.
South Carolina CLE Requirements CLE requirements for South Carolina attorneys. Required credits South Carolina attorneys are required to earn 14 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics and 1 credit in Substance Abuse (every 2 years and taken in place of a General credit).
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by February 28th and February 29th on leap years.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the South Carolina State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 6.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 8.00 credit hours can be taken as alternatively delivered programs.  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the South Carolina Bar Continuing Legal Education Division website. South Carolina CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted South Carolina attorneys.
South Dakota CLE Requirements South Dakota Bar is a Non-Mandatory CLE State. It does not require Continued Legal Education to maintain a license to practice law, although its members are encouraged to engage in such education as it helps them hone their skills and keep up with the latest developments within particular areas of law myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the South Dakota CLE website.
Tennessee CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Tennessee attorneys. Required credits Tennessee attorneys are required to earn 15 credits every year, including 3 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported March 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Tennessee State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All credits can be taken as live or self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Tennessee Bar Association website. Tennessee CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Tennessee attorneys.
Texas CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Texas attorneys. Required credits Texas attorneys are required to earn 15 credits every year, including 3 credits in Ethics/Professional Responsibility.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due on the last day of the attorney’s birth month.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported on the last day of the attorney’s birth month.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Texas State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 15 credits may be taken as live or self-study programs.  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Texas Bar CLE website. Texas CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Jersey attorneys.
Utah CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Utah attorneys. Required credits Utah attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year. Including:
  • 1 credit hour of Ethics
  • 1 credit hour of Professionalism/Civility.
Effective 2023, half of the required credits for Regular Licensed attorney’s will need to be done in-person, approved remote Group CLE, or approved Verified E-CLE. 11-613(a)   *All approved myLawCLE Live programs meet rule 11-613(a) requirements and have been approved to fulfill the in-person, remote Group CLE, or Verified E-CLE requirement. Dates:
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Utah State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Utah attorneys are limited to (6) credit hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (6) credit hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the UT Bar website.
Vermont CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Vermont attorneys. Required credits Vermont attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 2 credits in Ethics, 1 credit in Attorney Wellness, and 1 credit in Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported December 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in Vermont must self-report their attendance.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 18 credits must be taken as live programs and 6 credits can be taken as “non-moderated programming without interactivity” programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Vermont State Bar Association website. Vermont CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Vermont attorneys.
Virginia CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Virginia attorneys. Required credits Virginia attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics/Professionalism.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by October 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by 4:45 pm EST on December 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys from Virginia must self-report their attendance.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 4.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and 8.00 credit hours can be taken as pre-recorded programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Virginia State Bar website. Virginia CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Virginia attorneys.
Washington CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Washington attorneys. Required credits Washington attorneys are required to earn 45 credits every 3 years, including 15 Law and Legal procedure credits and 6 credits in Ethics (at least 1 credit must be in “Equity” — equity, inclusion, and the mitigation of both implicit and explicit bias in the legal profession).
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st. Please check the Washington State Bar Association website to consult your reporting period.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports live credits to the Washington State Bar. Attorneys must self-report on-demand credits.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 45 credits can be taken with live or self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Washington State Bar Association website. Washington CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Washington attorneys.
Wisconsin CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Wisconsin attorneys. Required credits Wisconsin attorneys are required to earn 30 credits every 2 years, including 3 credits in Ethics and Professional Responsibility, which must be taken through live programs.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported February 1st
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in Wisconsin must self-report their attendance to the Wisconsin Court System.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 15.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 15.00 credits hours can be taken as on-demand programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the Wisconsin Court System website. Wisconsin CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Wisconsin attorneys.
Wyoming CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Wyoming attorneys. Required credits Wyoming attorneys are required to earn 15 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in Wyoming must self-report their attendance to the Wyoming State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 7.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 8.00 credit hour can be taken as self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Wyoming State Bar Association website. Wyoming CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Wyoming attorneys.  
Alabama CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Alabama attorneys. Required credits Alabama attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 1 Ethics credit per year.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Alabama State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Alabama attorneys are limited to (6) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Alabama State Bar MCLE website. Alabama CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Alabama’s MCLE Rule 9 requires newly admitted attorneys to complete a 3-hour course in professionalism. This will count towards the general 12-hour annual CLE requirement. In even-numbered years, the seminar will be administered by CLEAlabama, and in odd-numbered years, the seminar will be administered by Cumberland School of Law. Please make sure to check the state bar’s website to learn more about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Alabama attorneys.
Alaska CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Alaska attorneys. Required credits As of January 17, 2024, Alaska attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year. Three (3) of those twelve credits must be in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Alaska State Bar MCLE website.
Arizona CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Arizona attorneys. Required credits Arizona attorneys are required to earn (15) credits, including (3) Ethics/Professional Responsibility credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by September 15th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Arizona attorneys are limited to (5) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (10) hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Arizona State Bar website. Arizona CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Arizona attorneys.
Arkansas CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Arkansas attorneys. Required credits Arkansas attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 1 Ethics credit per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the AR Courts Gov website: arcourts.gov CLE Rules
California CLE Requirements CLE requirements for California attorneys. Required credits California attorneys are required to earn 25 credits every 3 years. This includes: 
  • (4) credit hours of Ethics.
  • (2) credit hours of Elimination of Bias. Of the two hours, at least (1) hour must focus on implicit bias and the promotion of bias reducing strategies.
  • (2) credit hours of Competence Issues. (1) Prevention and Detection Competence, and (1) Wellness Competence.
  • (1) Technology in the Practice of Law.
  • (1) Civility in the Legal Profession.
On-Demand/ Self-Study creditsCalifornia attorneys are limited to (12.5) hours of self-study CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via participatory events. All of myLawCLE programs (Live and On-Demand) have qualify as Participatory credits.  Compliance Groups: Attorneys assigned to a compliance group will always remain in that same group, even if they change their last name. 
  • Attorneys admitted on or before Feb. 1, 1992, were assigned to a compliance group based on the first letter of their last name, as listed on their official State Bar records, effective Feb. 1, 1992, (the beginning of the MCLE program.) 
  • Attorneys admitted after Feb. 1, 1992, are assigned to a compliance group based on the first letter of the last name listed on their admit cards. Admit cards are filled out when they are sworn in. 
Deadlines: Group 1 (A-G) – Attorneys with last names beginning with A-G. 
  • Compliance period: 2/1/22−1/31/25 
  • Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2025 
Group 2 (H-M) – Attorneys with last names beginning with H-M. 
  • Compliance period: 2/1/21−1/31/24 
  • Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2024 
Group 3 (N-Z) – Attorneys with last names beginning with N-Z. 
  • Compliance period: 2/1/23−1/31/26   
  • Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2026 
Additional information For additional information, please see the CA Bar website here.
Colorado CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Colorado attorneys. Required credits Colorado attorneys are required to earn 45 credits, including 7 Professional Responsibility (5 Ethics and Professionalism and 2 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity) credits every three years.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the CO CLE website.
Connecticut CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Connecticut attorneys. Required credits Connecticut attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 2 Ethics and Professionalism credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due in the previous calendar year.
  • Reporting credits: In the following year’s registration process.
  • Example: Attorneys would indicate on their 2025 registration form that they’ve completed all of their MCLE requirements for 2024.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the CT CLE website and the FAQs section.
Delaware CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Delaware attorneys. Required credits Delaware attorneys are required to earn 24 credits, including 4 Enhanced Ethics credits every 2 years. Senior attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every two years, including 2 Enhanced Ethics. *Senior attorneys are those who have been a member of the Bar of Supreme Court in any State and in the District of Columbia in good standing for 40 years or more.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Delaware State Bar.
eCLE credits Delaware attorneys are limited to (12) credits through eCLE (Online Seminars, Video Teleconference, or Telephone Seminar or Audio Broadcast). The remaining hours must be earned via In-person / live CLE events. Delaware senior attorneys are limited to (6) credits through eCLE (Online Seminars, Video Teleconference, or Telephone Seminar or Audio Broadcast). The remaining hours must be earned via In-person / live CLE events. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Delaware State Bar MCLE website.
The District of Columbia Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the DC CLE website.
Florida CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Florida attorneys. Required credits Every three (3) years, Florida attorneys are required to earn 30 credits, including 5 Specialty Credits (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental health and wellness). Two (2) out of those five (5) credits must be the mandatory Florida Legal Professionalism course (provided by the Florida State Bar).
  • Due date for CLE: Assigned by Florida**
  • Reporting credits: Last day of the member’s assigned month**
**All attorneys are assigned a reporting period upon admission to The Florida Bar. Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Florida State Bar CLE website.
Georgia CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Georgia attorneys. Required credits Georgia attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 1 Ethics, 1 Professionalism, and 3 Trial (only required for trial attorneys) credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours.
Hawaii CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Hawaii attorneys. Required credits Hawaii attorneys are required to earn 3 credits per year, including 1 Ethics or Professional responsibility every 3 years (This credit hour shall count toward the annual CLE requirement. RSCH Rule 22(b)).
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: 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.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  Hawaii State Bar CLE website.
Idaho CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Idaho attorneys. Required credits Idaho attorneys are required to earn 30 credits, including 3 Ethics credits every 3 years.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Idaho attorneys are limited to (15) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Idaho State Bar MCLE website.
Illinois CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Illinois attorneys. Required credits Illinois attorneys are required to earn 30 credit hours every (2) years. Six (6) of those thirty (30) credits must be in Professional Responsibility, including 1 Diversity & Inclusion PR credit and 1 Mental Health/Substance abuse PR credit.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Illinois State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and live re-broadcast classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the MCLE Board website.
Indiana CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Indiana attorneys. Required credits Indiana attorneys are required to earn at (36) credits in a 3-year period (they must complete no less than (6) credits per year), including 3 Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by December 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Indiana State Bar.
eCLE – Distance Education credits As of June 6, 2022, there are no limits on how many hours attorneys and judicial officers may complete via distance education courses as outlined in the Admission and Discipline Rules (rules 28 and 29). Read the full order here>> Distance education courses do not require a student to be in the same location as the instructor and do not require an attendant to be at the learning site to monitor your attendance. Non-legal subject matter (NLS) credits NLS courses are courses that are not substantively legal but enhance your competence in your individual practice. An attorney may report a maximum of 12 hours of NLS credit per three-year cycle. An attorney may report any or all of the 12 allowable NLS hours in a single course or a given year. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Indiana State Bar MCLE website.
Iowa CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Iowa attorneys. Required credits Iowa attorneys are required to earn 15 credits per year, including 1 Ethics and 1 Attorney Wellness or Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 10th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  Iowa State Bar CLE website.
Kansas CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Kansas attorneys. Required credits Kansas attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 2 Ethics and Professionalism credit hours per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Kansas State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the KS CLE website.
Kentucky CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Kentucky attorneys. Required credits Kentucky attorneys are required to earn 12 credits, including 2 Ethics, Professional Responsibility, and Professionalism per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by August 10th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and live re-broadcast classes count towards credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the KY Bar website and the Continuing Legal Education Rules.
Louisiana CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Louisiana attorneys. Required credits Louisiana attorneys are required to earn 12.5 credits, including 1 Ethics credit and 1 Professionalism credit per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Louisiana State Bar.
Computer-based Education Louisiana attorneys are limited to (4) hours of computer-based Education, this includes interactive live webcasts, webinars, and on-demand recordings. The remaining hours must be earned via In-person CLE events. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Louisiana State Bar MCLE website. Louisiana CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Louisiana attorneys.
Maine CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Maine attorneys. Required credits Maine attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year, including 1 Ethics credit, which must be taken through live programs, and 1  Harassment & Discrimination credit which must be taken through Live In-Person. The in-person requirement has been waived through December 31, 2023, but this credit must still be taken through live programs. A minimum of 7.00 credit hours may be taken as live programs and a maximum of 5.00 credit hours may be taken as self-study programs.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by 4:30 pm EST on January 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys from Maine self-report their attendance.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Maine attorneys are limited to (5) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Maine State Bar Association website. Maine CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Maine attorneys.
Maryland CLE Requirements Maryland Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 19-301.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the Maryland CLE website.
Massachusetts CLE Requirements Massachusetts Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct ((Rule 1.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the  Massachusetts CLE website.
Michigan CLE Requirements Michigan Bar does not have mandatory or minimum continuing legal education requirements, although its members are encouraged to engage in such continuing legal education as is necessary to maintain their competence to practice law, as described in the Rules of Professional Conduct ((Rule 1.1). myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the  Michigan CLE website.
Minnesota CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Minnesota attorneys. Required credits Minnesota attorneys are required to earn 45 credits, every (3) years. Including:
  • 3 credit hours for Ethics or Professional Responsibility
  • 2 credit hours for Elimination of Bias
  • 1 Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Lawyer Reporting Categories
  • Category 1: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024; July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027
  • Category 2: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022; July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
  • Category 3: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023; July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Dates:
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by August 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Minnesota attorneys are limited to (30) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (15) hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the MN CLE website.
Mississippi CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Mississippi attorneys. Required credits Mississippi attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year, including 1 Ethics/Professionalism (which can be in Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Professionalism, Malpractice Prevention, Substance Abuse or Mental Health).
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by July 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by August 15th.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Legal professionals in Mississippi can only earn up to six hours of their required CLE credits through online programs for the 2023-2024 period, as the previous exception allowing more online credits is no longer in effect. The six (6) hour credit limit for CLE earned from any online program has been reinstated. Additional information For additional information, please see the MS Bar website.
Missouri CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Missouri attorneys. Required credits Missouri attorneys are required to earn 15 credits, including 3 Ethics (professionalism, substance use, mental health, legal or judicial ethics, malpractice prevention, explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency) credits per year.
  • At least 1 of the three ethics credit hours must be devoted exclusively to explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency (elimination of bias). All specialty credits must be live classes.
Dates:
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Missouri attorneys are limited to (6) hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (9) credit hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. All specialty credits must be live classes. Additional information For additional information, please see the MO Bar website.
Montana CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Montana attorneys. Required credits Montana attorneys are required to earn 15 credits, including 2 Ethics credits every year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by March 31st
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 31st
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Montana attorneys are limited to (5) hours of on-demand/self-study CLE credits. The remaining hours (10 credits) must be earned via live or interactive CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Montana State Bar MCLE website.
Nebraska CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Nebraska attorneys. Required credits Nebraska attorneys are required to earn 10 credits, including 2 Professional Responsibility credits every year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 20th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Louisiana State Bar.
Computer-based Nebraska attorneys are limited to (5) hours of distance computer-based CLE credits. The remaining hours (5 credits) must be earned via In-person CLE events. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Nebraska State Bar MCLE website.
Nevada CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Nevada attorneys. Required credits Nevada attorneys are required to earn 13 credits per year, including 2 Ethicsand 1 substance abuse, addictive disorders and/or mental health issues that impair professional competence.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by December 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  Nevada State Bar CLE website.
New Hampshire CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New Hampshire attorneys. Required credits New Hampshire attorneys are required to earn 12 credits (720 minutes) per year, including 2 Ethics/Professionalism(120 minutes). The Ethics/Professionalism credits can include topics like prevention of malpractice, substance abuse, or attorney-client disputes.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by May 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 1st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the  New Hampshire State Bar CLE website.
New Jersey CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New Jersey attorneys. Required credits New Jersey attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 5 credits in Ethics/Professionalism. At least 2 of those 5 must be in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by December 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: All NJ attorneys must self-report their credits online. They can do so on their NJ state bar account.
New Jersey attorneys are divided into two groups based on their birthdays:
  • Group 1: Birthdays from January 1st to June 30th must complete their credits by 12/31 in odd-numbered years.
  • Group 2: Birthdays from July 1st to December 31st must complete their credits by 12/31 in even-numbered years.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 12.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs. However, this rule has been relaxed to allow all 24.00 credits to be taken as alternative learning programs until further notice. Additional information For additional information, please see the New Jersey State Bar Association website. New Jersey CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Jersey attorneys.
New Mexico CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New Mexico attorneys. Required credits New Mexico attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics, and 1 credit on Equity in Justice (with the last credit being effective on January 1st, 2024). 
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the State Bar of New Mexico.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Starting from the compliance year 2024, the self-study cap has been removed. This means that all New Mexico attorneys can now earn their 12 CLE hour requirements through on-demand.  The Rule says, however, that to be eligible for credit “the pre-recorded course must be pre-approved by the board and must include procedures and/or technology that allows the course provider to independently verify an attorney’s attendance and attentiveness during the program.” Rule18-204(c)(2) NMRA. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the State Bar of New Mexico website. New Mexico CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Mexico attorneys.
New York CLE Requirements CLE requirements for New York attorneys. Required credits New York attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 4 credits in Ethics and Professionalism, 1 credit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias, and 1 credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection (effective since July 1, 2023). 
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due at the time of the attorney’s biennial registration.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported at the time of the attorney’s biennial registration.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in New York must file their attorney registration online
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 24 credits can be taken as live or nontraditional programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the NY Courts Continuing Legal Education website. New York CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New York attorneys.
North Carolina CLE Requirements CLE requirements for North Carolina attorneys. Required credits North Carolina attorneys are required to earn 24 credit hours every 2-years, including 4 Ethics credits, 1 credit on Technology, and 1 credit on Professional Well-Being.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by February 28th
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 28th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the North Carolina State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All credits can be taken as live or on-demand programs  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education website. North Carolina CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted North Carolina attorneys.
North Dakota CLE Requirements CLE requirements for North Dakota attorneys. Required credits North Dakota attorneys are required to earn 45 credits every 3 years, including 3 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 15.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 30.00 credit hours can be taken as self-study programs.  Additional information For additional information, please see the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s website. North Dakota CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted North Dakota attorneys.
Ohio CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Ohio attorneys. Required credits Ohio attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 2.5 credits in Professional Conduct: Legal Ethics, Professionalism, Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues, Access to Justice, and Fairness in the Courts.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: The reporting deadline is based on the attorney’s last name at the time they were sworn into the bar. 
    • A-L must complete their educational hours by the end of each odd-numbered year 
    • Last names starting with M-Z must complete their educational hours by the end of each even-numbered year.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Ohio State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Effective January 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of Ohio permanently removed the self-study cap for attorneys. All credit hours can be completed through any format.  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Ohio State Bar website. Ohio CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Ohio attorneys.
Oklahoma CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Oklahoma attorneys. Required credits Oklahoma attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Oklahoma State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 12 credits can be taken as live or self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Oklahoma MCLE website. Oklahoma CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Oklahoma attorneys.
Oregon CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Oregon attorneys. Required credits Oregon attorneys are required to earn 45 credits, including 5 Ethics, 1 Lawyers’ statutory duty to report elder or child abuse, 1 Mental health, substance use, or cognitive impairment that can affect a lawyer’s ability to practice law,  and 3 Access to Justice credits every 3 years. *In alternate reporting periods, at least 3 additional hours must be in programs accredited for Access to Justice.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by April 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by May 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Oregon State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Both live and on-demand classes count toward credited hours. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Oregon State Bar MCLE website
Pennsylvania CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Pennsylvania attorneys. Required credits Pennsylvania attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse.
  • Due date for CLE: Attendance for a program must be submitted within 30 days of the course completion. The deadline for reporting the credits will be based on the Compliance Group assigned. 
  • Reporting credits: Attorneys are randomly assigned to one of three Compliance Groups with different deadlines to report their credits.
    • Group 1: April 30, 2024
    • Group 2: August 31, 2024
    • Group 3: December 31. 2024
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Pennsylvania State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 6.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 6.00 credit hours can be through pre-recorded programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the Pennsylvania CLE website. Pennsylvania CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Pennsylvania attorneys.
Rhode Island CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Rhode Island attorneys. Required credits Rhode Island attorneys are required to earn 10 credits, including 2 Legal Ethics credits per year.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by June 30th.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Rhode Island State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Rhode Island attorneys are limited to (6) credit hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (4) credit hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the RI Courts website.
South Carolina CLE Requirements CLE requirements for South Carolina attorneys. Required credits South Carolina attorneys are required to earn 14 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics and 1 credit in Substance Abuse (every 2 years and taken in place of a General credit).
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by February 28th and February 29th on leap years.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by March 1st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the South Carolina State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 6.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 8.00 credit hours can be taken as alternatively delivered programs.  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the South Carolina Bar Continuing Legal Education Division website. South Carolina CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted South Carolina attorneys.
South Dakota CLE Requirements South Dakota Bar is a Non-Mandatory CLE State. It does not require Continued Legal Education to maintain a license to practice law, although its members are encouraged to engage in such education as it helps them hone their skills and keep up with the latest developments within particular areas of law myLawCLE offers a wide variety of high quality CLEs that are designed to provide up to date and valuable information related to the practice of law. Additional information For additional information, please see the South Dakota CLE website.
Tennessee CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Tennessee attorneys. Required credits Tennessee attorneys are required to earn 15 credits every year, including 3 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported March 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Tennessee State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All credits can be taken as live or self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Tennessee Bar Association website. Tennessee CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Tennessee attorneys.
Texas CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Texas attorneys. Required credits Texas attorneys are required to earn 15 credits every year, including 3 credits in Ethics/Professional Responsibility.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due on the last day of the attorney’s birth month.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported on the last day of the attorney’s birth month.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Texas State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 15 credits may be taken as live or self-study programs.  Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Texas Bar CLE website. Texas CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New Jersey attorneys.
Utah CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Utah attorneys. Required credits Utah attorneys are required to earn 12 credits per year. Including:
  • 1 credit hour of Ethics
  • 1 credit hour of Professionalism/Civility.
Effective 2023, half of the required credits for Regular Licensed attorney’s will need to be done in-person, approved remote Group CLE, or approved Verified E-CLE. 11-613(a)   *All approved myLawCLE Live programs meet rule 11-613(a) requirements and have been approved to fulfill the in-person, remote Group CLE, or Verified E-CLE requirement. Dates:
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by June 30th.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by July 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Utah State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits Utah attorneys are limited to (6) credit hours of on-demand CLE credits. The remaining (6) credit hours must be earned via live CLE events or live-streamed online webinars. Additional information For additional information, please see the UT Bar website.
Vermont CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Vermont attorneys. Required credits Vermont attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 2 credits in Ethics, 1 credit in Attorney Wellness, and 1 credit in Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Due date for CLE: Credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported December 31st.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in Vermont must self-report their attendance.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 18 credits must be taken as live programs and 6 credits can be taken as “non-moderated programming without interactivity” programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Vermont State Bar Association website. Vermont CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Vermont attorneys.
Virginia CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Virginia attorneys. Required credits Virginia attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics/Professionalism.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by October 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by 4:45 pm EST on December 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys from Virginia must self-report their attendance.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 4.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and 8.00 credit hours can be taken as pre-recorded programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Virginia State Bar website. Virginia CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Virginia attorneys.
Washington CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Washington attorneys. Required credits Washington attorneys are required to earn 45 credits every 3 years, including 15 Law and Legal procedure credits and 6 credits in Ethics (at least 1 credit must be in “Equity” — equity, inclusion, and the mitigation of both implicit and explicit bias in the legal profession).
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by February 1st. Please check the Washington State Bar Association website to consult your reporting period.
  • Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports live credits to the Washington State Bar. Attorneys must self-report on-demand credits.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits All 45 credits can be taken with live or self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Washington State Bar Association website. Washington CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Washington attorneys.
Wisconsin CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Wisconsin attorneys. Required credits Wisconsin attorneys are required to earn 30 credits every 2 years, including 3 credits in Ethics and Professional Responsibility, which must be taken through live programs.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported February 1st
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in Wisconsin must self-report their attendance to the Wisconsin Court System.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 15.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 15.00 credits hours can be taken as on-demand programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the Wisconsin Court System website. Wisconsin CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Wisconsin attorneys.
Wyoming CLE Requirements CLE requirements for Wyoming attorneys. Required credits Wyoming attorneys are required to earn 15 credits every year, including 2 credits in Ethics.
  • Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
  • Reporting credits: All credits must be reported by January 15th.
  • Reporting attendance: Attorneys in Wyoming must self-report their attendance to the Wyoming State Bar.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits A minimum of 7.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs and a maximum of 8.00 credit hour can be taken as self-study programs. Additional information For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Wyoming State Bar Association website. Wyoming CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Wyoming attorneys.  

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Master the cross-disciplinary approach to high-asset divorce cases with practical strategies from leading attorneys, forensic accountants, financial planners, and therapists.

June 17, 2026

2 Hours Program

MCLE Credits

What Will You Learn

How legal, financial, mental health, and valuation professionals collaborate across the full lifecycle of a divorce — from pre-filing through post-judgment — and how to identify, value, and protect complex assets including businesses, compensation packages, and digital holdings.

What Will You Gain

Practical tools to manage high-conflict client dynamics, reduce case delays, structure durable settlements, and advise clients on the short- and long-term financial consequences of divorce — including retirement planning and post-decree stability.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • The Full-Team Playbook: Examine how attorneys, forensic accountants, financial planners, and mental health professionals work in concert to drive strategy and outcomes across every stage of a complex divorce matter.
  • Follow the Money: Learn how to identify, document, and challenge the valuation of closely held businesses, executive compensation packages, and digital assets to build a stronger litigation and settlement strategy.
  • Manage the Room: Develop practical techniques to navigate high-conflict client behavior, improve decision-making under emotional stress, and foster co-parenting arrangements that hold up long after the decree.
  • Beyond the Decree: Gain a working framework for assessing the immediate and lasting financial consequences of divorce — from cash flow and tax impacts to retirement restructuring and long-term client stability.

Date / Time: June 17, 2026

  • 2:00 pm – 4:10 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Central
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Mountain
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-06-17 14:00:00

Tax fraud enforcement is rising rapidly—with over $4.5 billion identified in fiscal year 2025, law firm owners must understand where legitimate planning ends and fraud begins.

April 30, 2026

2 Hours Program

MCLE Credits

Up to 4 Credits

What Will You Learn

Attendees will learn how to distinguish legitimate tax planning from abusive or fraudulent schemes using core legal principles and enforcement trends. They will understand why law firm owners are prime targets and how aggressive marketing tactics create hidden exposure. The program explains the IRS “Dirty Dozen” and the strategies most often challenged. Participants will also learn the financial, civil, criminal, and ethical consequences tied to improper tax positions.

What Will You Gain

Attendees will gain a practical framework for evaluating tax advice before implementation. They will be better equipped to identify red flags, question advisors effectively, and pause risky decisions. The program strengthens their ability to protect their firm, license, and reputation from audit and enforcement exposure. Participants leave with a defensibility-focused mindset designed to safeguard long-term professional and financial stability.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Defining the legal boundary
    Clarifies the line between legitimate tax planning and tax fraud, including key doctrines and why “gray area” strategies create serious exposure.
  • Enforcement & the Dirty Dozen
    Explains the IRS’s enforcement priorities and the abusive schemes most likely to impact law firm owners.
  • Targeting high-income attorneys
    Examines why sophisticated professionals are prime targets and how aggressive promoters market risky strategies.
  • Red flags & risk indicators
    Identifies common warning signs such as excessive complexity, secrecy, guaranteed outcomes, and advisor conflicts.
  • Practical defensibility framework
    Provides a structured method for evaluating tax advice to protect long-term wealth, licensure, and professional standing.
  • Financial, civil & ethical consequences
    Outlines the real-world impact of improper tax positions, including penalties, audits, criminal risk, and reputational harm.

Date / Time: April 30, 2026

  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-04-30 13:00:00

MCLE Credits

Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Spring National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • E

Date / Time: 

  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-04-21 09:00:00

1.25 hours program

Master the cross-disciplinary approach to high-asset divorce cases with practical strategies from leading attorneys, forensic accountants, financial planners, and therapists.

June 17, 2026

2 Hours Program

MCLE Credits

What Will You Learn

How legal, financial, mental health, and valuation professionals collaborate across the full lifecycle of a divorce — from pre-filing through post-judgment — and how to identify, value, and protect complex assets including businesses, compensation packages, and digital holdings.

What Will You Gain

Practical tools to manage high-conflict client dynamics, reduce case delays, structure durable settlements, and advise clients on the short- and long-term financial consequences of divorce — including retirement planning and post-decree stability.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • The Full-Team Playbook: Examine how attorneys, forensic accountants, financial planners, and mental health professionals work in concert to drive strategy and outcomes across every stage of a complex divorce matter.
  • Follow the Money: Learn how to identify, document, and challenge the valuation of closely held businesses, executive compensation packages, and digital assets to build a stronger litigation and settlement strategy.
  • Manage the Room: Develop practical techniques to navigate high-conflict client behavior, improve decision-making under emotional stress, and foster co-parenting arrangements that hold up long after the decree.
  • Beyond the Decree: Gain a working framework for assessing the immediate and lasting financial consequences of divorce — from cash flow and tax impacts to retirement restructuring and long-term client stability.

Date / Time: June 17, 2026

  • 2:00 pm – 4:10 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Central
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Mountain
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-06-17 14:00:00

Tax fraud enforcement is rising rapidly—with over $4.5 billion identified in fiscal year 2025, law firm owners must understand where legitimate planning ends and fraud begins.

April 30, 2026

2 Hours Program

MCLE Credits

Up to 4 Credits

What Will You Learn

Attendees will learn how to distinguish legitimate tax planning from abusive or fraudulent schemes using core legal principles and enforcement trends. They will understand why law firm owners are prime targets and how aggressive marketing tactics create hidden exposure. The program explains the IRS “Dirty Dozen” and the strategies most often challenged. Participants will also learn the financial, civil, criminal, and ethical consequences tied to improper tax positions.

What Will You Gain

Attendees will gain a practical framework for evaluating tax advice before implementation. They will be better equipped to identify red flags, question advisors effectively, and pause risky decisions. The program strengthens their ability to protect their firm, license, and reputation from audit and enforcement exposure. Participants leave with a defensibility-focused mindset designed to safeguard long-term professional and financial stability.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Defining the legal boundary
    Clarifies the line between legitimate tax planning and tax fraud, including key doctrines and why “gray area” strategies create serious exposure.
  • Enforcement & the Dirty Dozen
    Explains the IRS’s enforcement priorities and the abusive schemes most likely to impact law firm owners.
  • Targeting high-income attorneys
    Examines why sophisticated professionals are prime targets and how aggressive promoters market risky strategies.
  • Red flags & risk indicators
    Identifies common warning signs such as excessive complexity, secrecy, guaranteed outcomes, and advisor conflicts.
  • Practical defensibility framework
    Provides a structured method for evaluating tax advice to protect long-term wealth, licensure, and professional standing.
  • Financial, civil & ethical consequences
    Outlines the real-world impact of improper tax positions, including penalties, audits, criminal risk, and reputational harm.

Date / Time: April 30, 2026

  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-04-30 13:00:00

MCLE Credits

Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Spring National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • E

Date / Time: 

  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-04-21 09:00:00

1.25 hours program

Master the ethical foundation that separates legitimate arbitration from compromised dispute resolution—trust the neutral, protect your clients.

April 15, 2026

1 Hours Program

MCLE Credits

What Will You Learn

This program moves beyond rule recitation to examine how ethical judgment operates in high-discretion arbitration settings. Attendees will learn to distinguish actual bias from the appearance of impartiality, understand how disclosure obligations are evaluated by parties, institutions, and courts, and recognize how a neutral’s procedural decisions shape perceptions of fairness and legitimacy.

What Will You Gain

Attorneys will leave with a sharper strategic lens for assessing neutrals, advising clients on forum selection, and addressing disclosure concerns before they escalate. The program also builds practical awareness of the modern pressures on neutral independence — repeat appointments, institutional expectations, and professional visibility — and how those dynamics directly affect client outcomes and confidence in the arbitral process.

Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Co-sponsored by the American Inns of Court

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Ethical Judgment Beyond the Rules
    Define the role of ethical judgment in high-discretion ADR settings and explain how it sustains confidence in the arbitral process beyond formal rule compliance.
  • Bias vs. Appearance: The Disclosure Standard
    Differentiate actual bias from the appearance of impartiality and assess how disclosure obligations are evaluated by parties, institutions, and reviewing courts.
  • Procedural Conduct and the Perception of Fairness
    Examine how a neutral’s procedural decisions—including case management, communication style, and exercise of authority—affect perceptions of fairness and legitimacy.
  • Advising Clients on Neutrals and Forum Selection
    Evaluate how advocates assess neutrals and advise clients regarding forum selection, disclosure concerns, and confidence in the tribunal.
  • Modern Pressures on Neutral Independence
    Analyze contemporary pressures on neutrals—such as repeat appointments, professional visibility, and institutional expectations—and their impact on ethical independence.

Date / Time: April 15, 2026

  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mountain
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

2026-04-15 14:00:00

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Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.

Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.

Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.

Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.

Alabama

Requirements

The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

Formats

  • Attorneys can earn unlimited “live” credit through live seminars, live webcasts, and co-sponsored locations with MyLAWCLE-Alabama approved programs
  • Attorneys are limited to 6 credits per compliance period of “online” programs through MyLAwCLE On-Demand programs