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California MCLE Requirements

MCLE requirements for California attorneys.

Required credits
California attorneys are required to earn 25 credits every 3 years. This includes: 

  • (4) credit hours of Ethics. 
  • (1) credit hour of Competence Issues. 
  • (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. 

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: 2/1/20−1/31/23   
  • Deadline to report: Feb. 1, 2023 

Additional information
For additional information, please see the CA Bar website here. 

Featured California Webinars

Navigating Reproductive Loss in the Workplace A Comprehensive Guide to California’s New Employee Leave Law_myLawCLE

Navigating Reproductive Loss in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide to California’s New Employee Leave Law

Amanda M. Scarpo · Mary R. Hackett · Erin J. McLaughlin

This program will explore the intricacies of California's recent legislative development that grants employees the right to take leave for reproductive loss. Attendees will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the statutory framework, with an exploration of the intent behind the law's enactment and an examination of its provisions. The seminar will focus on the rights…

On-Demand: February 29, 2024

Legal Tips for Handling For Sale By Owner Transactions_myLawCLE

Legal Tips for Handling For Sale By Owner Transactions

Ashley M. Peterson · Elva Harding

This seminar will address the various legal pitfalls that attorneys may face when handling a “for sale by owner” transaction. Our panelists will discuss preliminary matters with client representation, what forms to use, drafting the documents, disclosure issues, and what happens when things go wrong. This seminar will be focused on California law only. Key…

On-Demand: January 24, 2024

California Calling New California laws for 2024 and beyond_myLawCLE

California Calling: New California laws for 2024 and beyond

Dan Prokott · Pascal Benyamini · Kristin Halsing

Description: More than 80 employment bills were signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023. Some of the new laws became effective immediately and others take effect January 1, 2024, or later. These new laws address several topics, including expanding paid sick leave, leave of absence for reproductive loss, prohibited discrimination based on…

On-Demand: January 11, 2024

Stop Violence in the Workplace and Disorder at Client Premises with Lightning-Fast California Restraining Orders_myLawCLE

Stop Violence in the Workplace and Disorder at Client Premises with Lightning-Fast California Restraining Orders

John N. Dahlberg

Attorneys who represent either employers or the owners or managers of commercial or residential properties need to know the "nuts and bolts" of getting and enforcing two kinds of restraining orders. The first is the "workplace violence" restraining order, which a California court will issue as a TRO in one day upon a written showing…

On-Demand: December 19, 2023

Violence in the Workplace – Policies and Best Practices_myLawCLE

Violence in the Workplace – Policies and Best Practices

Julie O’Dell

On Sept. 20, 2023, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 533 into law, requiring covered employer to adopt a comprehensive violence prevention plan and track certain information related to threats or incidents of violence in the workplace by July 1, 2024. Given the broad scope of SB 533’s requirements, we will discuss how an…

On-Demand: December 13, 2023

California Specific Programs

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Like-Kind Exchange 2023_myLawCLE
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Minimizing Joint Employer Liability
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1h CLE
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Advertising and Regulation of CBD and Other Hemp-Cannabinoid Products_myLawCLE
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Tue, July 25, 2023
1h CLE
On-Demand
Combating Legal Burnout Through Mindfulness_myLawCLE
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Tue, July 25, 2023
1h CLE
On-Demand
Introduction to Partnerships Taxation 2023_myLawCLE
Introduction to Partnerships Taxation 2023 (presented by NYU School of Professional Studies)
Charles R. Bogle, Esq · Justin S. Cohen, Esq · Sean Austin, Esq · Alan Kravitz, Esq · Andrew Lau · Steven R. Schneider, Esq · Matthew Busta, CPA · James A. Gouwar, Esq · Hannah Richard, Esq · Megan Stoner, Esq · Robert D. Schachat, Esq · Michael Hurwitz, CPA · Charles Kaufman, Esq Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Mon, July 24, 2023
19.58h CLE
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Introduction to State and Local Taxation 2023_myLawCLE
Introduction to State and Local Taxation 2023 (presented by NYU School of Professional Studies)
Jeffrey A. Friedman, Esq · Lynn A. Gandhi, Esq · Eric M. Anderson, Esq · Timothy A. Gustafson, Esq · Todd A. Lard, Esq · Michael J. Semes, Esq · David Yanchik, Esq · Elizabeth S. Cha, Esq · Cyavash N. Ahmadi, Esq · Maria M. Todorova, Esq · Jeremy P. Gove, Esq · Chelsea E. Marmor Esq · John Ormonde, Esq · Todd G. Betor, Esq · Kimberly A. Krueger, Esq., CPA · Valerie C. Dickerson, J.D., CPA · Leonore Heavey, Esq · Marilyn Wethekam, Esq · Andrew Jay Maschas, Esq Eversheds Sutherland US
Mon, July 24, 2023
14.5h CLE
On-Demand
Using Medicaid Compliant Annuities to Preserve Assets in Crisis Planning_myLawCLE
Using Medicaid Compliant Annuities to Preserve Assets in Crisis Planning
Dale M. Krause, J.D., LL.M. Krause Financial Services, LLC.
Thu, July 20, 2023
1h CLE
On-Demand
Understanding Transgender Workers’ Rights_myLawCLE
Understanding Transgender Workers’ Rights
Theanna Bezney Fisher & Phillips LLP
Thu, July 20, 2023
1h CLE
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Advanced International Taxation 2023_myLawCLE
Advanced International Taxation 2023 (presented by NYU School of Professional Studies)
Joseph Calianno · Colleen O'Neill, Esq., CPA · Brandon C. Svetcov, Esq · Thomas M. Giordano · Michael J.A. Karlin, Esq · William S. Dixon, Esq · Sam K. Kaywood, Esq. · William B. Sherman, Esq · Micah J. Gibson, Esq · J.P. Gregorcy, CPA · Alan I. Appel · Heather Ripley, Esq · Sean J. Tevel, Esq · Kimberly S. Blanchard, Esq · Jason Schwartz, Esq · Matthew Stevens, Esq Andersen
Thu, July 20, 2023
12h CLE
On-Demand
Employment-Based Paths to the U.S. Green Card_myLawCLE
Employment-Based Paths to the U.S. Green Card
Molly A. Carey Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Tue, July 18, 2023
1.5h CLE
On-Demand
Introduction to Trusts & Estates 2023_myLawCLE
Introduction to Trusts & Estates 2023 (presented by NYU School of Professional Studies)
Mitchell Drossman, Esq · Amit Ochani, Esq · Michelle Orlowski · Brad Dillon · Stacia Kroetz · Joseph P. Scorese, Esq · Catherine Grevers · Sean R. Weissbart · Kyle G. Durante, Esq · John M. Olivieri, Esq · Amy C. O’Hara, Esq · Brian L. Miller, Esq · Timothy M. Ferges, Esq · Kimberly A. DeMaro, Esq · Jack F. Meola, CPA, Esq · Brian Conboy, Esq · Elisa Pickel, Esq · Marl Taccetta Wealth Planning Strategies Group, U.S.
Mon, July 17, 2023
18.2h CLE
On-Demand
Introduction to International Taxation 2023 _myLawCLE
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William B. Sherman, Esq · Michael J. Miller, Esq · Jeffrey Rubinger, Esq · David G. Shapiro · Kieran Taylor · Logan E. Gans, Esq · Lucas Giardelli · John D. Bates · Jason Robertson · Jeffrey S. Levin · Micah J. Gibson, Esq. · Joseph Calianno · Thomas M. Giordano · Michael J.A. Karlin, Esq · Alan I. Appel Holland & Knight
Mon, July 17, 2023
18.2h CLE
On-Demand
Legal Ethics_ Top mistakes that lead to malpractice_myLawCLE
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Fri, July 14, 2023
1h CLE
On-Demand
The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023_myLawCLE
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Fri, July 14, 2023
1.5h CLE
On-Demand
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