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.