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Mandatory CLE varies by state. To find out your requirements, hover your mouse over your state.
(All information courtesy ALI-ABA.)

Alabama
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per calendar year including 1 credit in legal ethics or professionalism.Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before January 31, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Alabama Bar members are limited to 6 credits per compliance period in this format
On-Demand (Online)	Courses approved on case-by-case basis; if approved, Alabama Bar members are limited to 6 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Alabama Bar members are limited to 6 credits per compliance period in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; Alabama Bar members are limited to 6 credits per compliance period in this format
CD-ROM	Format not approved by the Alabama State Bar
Self Study	Format not approved by the Alabama State Bar
In-House Programs	Yes; must have 50% instruction by outside faculty
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports earned credits to the Alabama State Bar via their website.
Hour Calculations	60-minutes = 1 credit; no introductions, keynote speakers, or luncheon speakers; Q&A sessions limited to 15 minutes per day
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Angela Parks Director of Regulatory Programs MCLE Commission Alabama State Bar 415 Dexter Ave. PO Box 671 Montgomery, AL 36101 334-269-1515 ext. 117 334-261-6310 Fax www.alabar.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Alaska
MCLE Requirements	Mandatory Ethics CLE Rule (MECLE) effective 01/2008. 3 ethics credits required per year; additionally, up to 9 Voluntary CLE (VCLE) credits encouraged for a total of 12 credits per year. Newly admitted attorneys must view a one hour ethics videotape prior to swearing in. Compliance Date: Attorneys must obtain the required credit amount by December 31st. Reporting Deadline: By February 1st, attorneys must certify completion of required MECLE and optional VCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider
Self Study	Approved Provider
In-House Programs	Approved Provider
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Mary Patrick CLE Director Alaska Bar Association P.O. Box 100279 Anchorage, AK 99510-0279 907-263-1841 907-272-2932 Fax cle@alaskabar.org https://www.alaskabar.org/servlet/content/cle.html
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Arizona
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per year including 3 credits in professional responsibility including ethics, professionalism, malpractice prevention, substance abuse, stress management, attorneys' fees, and client development Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by June 30th, the end of the educational year (July 1-June 30). Reporting Deadline: By the following September 15th, attorneys must certify completion of required MCLE credits via online or hardcopy affidavit.
Live Courses	The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. ALI-ABA courses may qualify for varying numbers of CLE credit, including professional responsibility credit. Please contact TeamMCLE@ali-aba.org regarding possible hours available for specific programs.
Live Webcasts	Allowed as interactive CLE credit
On-Demand (Online)	Allowed as interactive CLE credit
Telephone Seminars	Allowed as self-study credit; maximum of 5 credit hours per compliance period
Video Broadcast Replays	Allowed as interactive CLE credit
CD-ROM	Allowed as self-study credit; maximum of 5 credit hours per compliance period
Self Study	Allowed; Verification of Self-study would include the purchase or rental agreement, if applicable, notes made while viewing or listening, and file notes establishing the date of self-study, name and sponsor of the program.
In-House Programs	Minimum 5 attorneys; allowed as interactive CLE credit
Reporting	Attorneys report credit to the Arizona MCLE Committee by Affidavit containing at minimum: 1) Name, address, and attorney number 2)The period of time for which the Affidavit is being filed 3) An oath or affirmation that the attorney has read and fulfilled the MCLE requirements pursuant to the Rule for the educational reporting period covered by the Affidavit.
Hour Calculations	Interactive: Divide total number of minutes of instruction or participation by 60 and round down to nearest quarter hour; do not include breaks. Self-study: Credit hours earned by self-study of CLE program materials shall be equal to the hours of presentation of the seminar on which the materials are based, or the actual time spent in Self-study, whichever is less.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Carolyn de Looper State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th Street Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-340-7237 602-271-4930 Fax carolyn.delooper@staff.azbar.org www.myazbar.org
Special Notes	Arizona does not certify courses. Arizona lawyers are required to independently review Arizona regulations and make their own determination that it qualifies for credit towards their MCLE requirements. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the State Bar of Arizona.

Arkansas
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics. Compliance Date: Attorneys must obtain the required credit amount by June 30th, the end of the annual reporting period (July 1-June 30). Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must certify completion of required MCLE credits by June 30th, the end of the annual reporting period. Attorneys failing to meet this requirement will be notified by the Arkansas CLE Board on or before the following July 31, and must make up the deficiency by December 1.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Arkansas Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format
On-Demand (Online)	Method not approved by Supreme Court of Arkansas
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved provider for this method if qualified instructor contemporaneously available for questions; Arkansas Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format
CD-ROM	Method not approved by Supreme Court of Arkansas
Self Study	Method not approved by Supreme Court of Arkansas
In-House Programs	Yes; must have outside publicity, be open to minimum 3 outside attorneys; Arkansas Bar members may obtrain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format; prior approval for government programs
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Dana Rowlett Arkansas CLE Board Supreme Court of Arkansas 120 Justice Building 625 Marshall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-374-1855 501-374-1853 Fax https://courts.arkansas.gov/opp/continue_legal.cfm
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

California
MCLE Requirements	25 hours per 3-year compliance period including 4 hours of ethics; 1 hour prevention, detection, and treatment of substance abuse/mental illness that Impairs Professional Competence; 1 hour elimination of bias in the legal profession. Compliance Deadline: February 1. Attorneys are assigned to one of three compliance groups on a staggered cycle, so that one group ends their three-year compliance period each calendar year. (Group 3 in 2008, Group 2 in 2009, Group 1 in 2010, etc.) For information on compliance group assignments and compliance cycles, please see the CA Bar Website.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; the California Bar considers ALI-ABA on-demand programming as PARTICIPATORY credit, thus CA Bar members may obtain ALL required credits in this manner.
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; California Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12.5 (½ total required) credit hours per compliance period via this method.
Self Study	Approved Provider; California Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12.5 (½ total required) credit hours per compliance period via this method.
In-House Programs	Approved Provider
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Phyllis Culp Director Office of Special Admissions & Specialization The State Bar of California 180 Howard Street, 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 84105 415-538-2118 415-538-2180 Fax www.calbar.ca.gov
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Colorado
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year compliance period including 7 credits in legal ethics. Compliance Date: Attorneys must obtain the required credit amount by the third December 31 of the 3-year compliance period. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys may certify completion of required MCLE credits at anytime within 3-year compliance period, but no later than the following January 31 after the close of the compliance period.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Colorado Bar members may obtain a maximum of 9 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; Colorado Bar members may obtain a maximum of 9 credits per compliance period in this format
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Colorado Bar members may obtain a maximum of 9 credits per compliance period in this format
Self Study	Approved Provider; Colorado Bar members may obtain a maximum of 9 credits per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Yes; must have outside publicity and be open to outside attendance; Colorado Bar members may obtain a maximum of 9 credits per compliance period in this format
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Karen Bradley Assistant Executive Director Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education 1560 Broadway #1820 Denver, CO 80202 303-866-6500 303-893-0541 Fax information@cle.state.co.us www.coloradosupremecourt.us
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Connecticut

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

Delaware
MCLE Requirements	24 credits per 2-year compliance period including 4 credits in legal ethics. Compliance Date: Attorneys admitted to the Delaware Bar in even-numbered years shall complete the credits required by December 31 of even-numbered years; attorneys admitted in odd-numbered years shall complete the credits required by December 31 of odd-numbered years. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the previous 2-year compliance period on or before the following February 1.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Delaware Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) via non-traditional delivery formats
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; may be approved as audio-only self-study; Delaware Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) via non-traditional delivery formats
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; approved as audio-only self-study; Delaware Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) via non-traditional delivery formats
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; Delaware Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) via non-traditional delivery formats
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; may be approved as audio-only self-study; Delaware Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) via non-traditional delivery formats
Self Study	Approved Provider; may be approved as audio-only; Delaware Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) via non-traditional delivery formats
In-House Programs	Yes
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports attendance to the Delaware MCLE Commission
Hour Calculations	Credits based on a 60-minute hour rounded to the nearest 10th. Ethics approved only if at least one full-hour dedicated to ethics topics in agenda.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Margot Millar Executive Director Commission on Continuing Legal Education Carvel State Office Building 820 N. French Street, 11th Floor Wilmington, DE 19801-3545 302-577-7040 302-577-7037 Fax marg0t.millar@state.de.us www.courts.delaware.gov/cle
Special Notes	Delaware Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) via non-traditional delivery formats; up to 6 of these credits may be earned by audio-only self-study. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Florida
MCLE Requirements	30 credits per 3-year reporting period including 5 credits in legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, or mental illness awareness. Reporting Deadline: Assigned month every 3-year reporting period. Compliance Date: The last date of the assigned 3-year reporting period. For additional information regarding assigned reporting periods, please see the Frequently Asked Questions page of the FL Bar website.
Live Courses	As of July, 2007 live courses are pre-qualified in Florida on a course-by-course basis. Please call for information regarding a specific course.
Live Webcasts	Approved
On-Demand (Online)	Approved
Telephone Seminars	Approved
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved
CD-ROM	Approved with accompanying audio/video
Self Study	Approved with accompanying audio/video
In-House Programs	Approved
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Michelle Francis Education Compliance and Accreditation Manager Legal Specialization & Education The Florida Bar 651 East Jefferson Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300 850-561-3180 859-561-5660 Fax mfrancis@flabar.org www.flabar.org

Georgia
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics and 1 credit in professionalism; Trial attorneys are required to earn 3 credits per year in trial practice. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before January 31st, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Georgia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditonal formats
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Georgia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditonal formats
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Georgia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditonal formats
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; Georgia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditonal formats
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Georgia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditonal formats
Self Study	Yes, for audio-video, online, computer-based, etc.; Georgia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditonal formats. Georgia does not approve credit for reading course materials
In-House Programs	Yes; must be open to official observers
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. DeeDee Worley CLE Assistant Director State Bar of Georgia 104 Marietta Street, NW Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-527-8710 or 800-334-6865 404-527-8717 Fax deedee@gabar.org www.gabar.org
Special Notes	Georgia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditonal formats. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization

Hawaii
MCLE Requirements	3 credits of approved Mandatory Continuing Professional Education (MCPE) REQUIRED each calendar year. In addition, 9 or more credits of VLCE (Voluntary CLE) are encouraged.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider
Self Study	NA
Reporting	Active members of the Hawaii Bar must certify on their annual attorney registration statement the number of MCPE and VCLE credit hours they completed for the calendar year
Hour Calculations	60 minutes of instruction = 1 credit
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Jodie Hagerman MCLE Administrator Hawaii State Bar Association 1132 Bishop Street Suite 906 Honolulu, HI 96813 808-537-1868 Phone 808-521-7936 Fax jhagerman@hsba.org http://www.hsba.org/MCLE.aspx
Special Notes	Alternate format courses such as but not limited to webcasts, videotapes, and teleconferencing that a Hawaii attorney participates in while in Hawaii (regardless of where the course originates) must first be approved for Hawaii CLE credit by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education in order for the Hawaii attorney to claim Hawaii CLE credit for the course.

Idaho
MCLE Requirements	30 credits each 3-year reporting period following the date of admission; at least 2 credits must be in legal ethics or professional responsibility. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of the final year of the 3-year reporting period. Reporting Deadline: On or before February 1, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding compliance period.
Live Courses	Pre-qualified upon request
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Idaho Bar members may obtain a maximum of 15 credits(½ total required) per compliance period in this format
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Idaho Bar members may obtain a maximum of 15 credits(½ total required) per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Idaho Bar members may obtain a maximum of 15 credits(½ total required) per compliance period in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; Idaho Bar members may obtain a maximum of 15 credits(½ total required) per compliance period in this format
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Idaho Bar members may obtain a maximum of 15 credits(½ total required) per compliance period in this format
Self Study	Approved; Idaho Bar members may obtain a maximum of 15 credits(½ total required) per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Yes
Reporting	ALI-ABA maintains attendance records and reports attendance to the Idaho State Bar within 28 days of presentation. Attorneys must submit a written report of attendance at accredited MCLE courses to the Idaho State Bar at the end of each 3 year reporting period. The reporting form is the MCLE Certificate of Compliance. Certificates of Compliance will be provided to each attorney at the end of their reporting period.
Hour Calculations	60-minutes = 1 credit; credits rounded to nearest ½ hour
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Annette Strauser CLE Director Idaho State Bar P.O. Box 895 Boise, ID 83701-0895 208-334-4500 208-334-4515 Fax astrauser@isb.idaho.gov www.state.id.us
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Illinois
MCLE Requirements	24 hours including 4 ethics/professional responsibility hours during the two-year period ending June 30 of either 2010 or 2011; 30 hours during all subsequent two-year periods; minimum of 6 ethics/professional responsibility credits per compliance period beginning with compliance periods ending in 2012 or 2013.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	ALI-ABA CD and DVD-ROM courses do not qualify for CLE credit in Illinois
Self Study	Format not approved by Illinois
In-House Programs	Minimum 5 attorneys
Reporting	On or before the first day of the month preceding the end of an attorney's reporting period, the Director shall mail the attorney a certification to be compled by the attorney, stating whether, with respect to that reporting period, the attorney has complied with the Rules, has not complied with the Rules, or is exempt from the Rules. Every attorney who is subject to the Rules or who receives an MCLE certification shall complete, sign, and submit the certification to the Board within 31 days after the end of the attorney's reporting period.
Hour Calculations	60-minute hour rounded to nearest quarter-hour.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Karen Litscher Johnson Director, MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois 200 W. Madison Street, Suite 3420 Chicago, IL 60606 312/924-2420 312/924-2421 FAX mcle@mcleboard.org www.mcleboard.org/
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Indiana
MCLE Requirements	36 credits per 3-year reporting period with 6 credit minimum per year, including 3 ethics credits earned at any time during the reporting period. Compliance Date: December 31 of 3-year reporting period. Reporting Deadline: December 31 of 3-year reporting period.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Indiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per 3-year period in this format.
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Indiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per 3-year period in this format.
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Indiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per 3-year period in this format.
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Indiana Commission
Self Study	Format not approved by Indiana Commission
In-House Programs	Yes; Indiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 credits per compliance period in this format
Reporting	ALI-ABA submits attendance rosters to the Indiana Commissoin for CLE.
Hour Calculations	60-minute hours, rounded to the nearest 10th. No pervasive ethics.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Julia L. Orseske Executive Director Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education 115 W. Washington Street South Tower 1065 Indianapolis, IN 46204-3417 317-232-1943 317-232-1442 Fax jorzeske@courts.state.in.us www.in.gov/judiciary/cle
Special Notes	New admits to the Indiana Bar are required to attend a commission approved 6-hour professionalism course during first 3-year cycle. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization. Indiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in non-traditional formats

Iowa
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per year including 2 credits in legal ethics every 2 years. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before March 1, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved on course-by-course basis.
Live Webcasts	Approved on course-by-course basis as live, participatory credit.
On-Demand (Online)	Approved on course-by-course basis. Iowa Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format.
Telephone Seminars	Approved on course-by-course basis; live only. Iowa Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format.
Video Broadcast Replays	Pre-qualified upon request; Iowa Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format.
CD-ROM	Pre-qualified upon request; Iowa Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format.
Self Study	Format not approved by Iowa Commission
In-House Programs	Considered on a case-by-case basis
CLE Board Contact Information	Mr. Paul H. Wieck, II Executive Director Commission on Continuing Legal Education Judicial Branch Building 1111 East Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 515-725-8029 515-725-8032 Fax cle@jb.state.ia.us www.judicial.state.ia.us
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Kansas
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per educational year including 2 credits in legal ethics; no more than 8 credits may be earned in a single day. (KS educational year runs from July 1 to successive June 30.) Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by June 30 (end of educational year). Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must report attendance within 30 days after attending CLE program.
Live Courses	Approved on a course-by-course basis
Live Webcasts	Approved on a course-by-course basis
On-Demand (Online)	On-demand courses are not accredited in Kansas
Telephone Seminars	Approved on a course-by-course basis
Video Broadcast Replays	Replays are not accredited in Kansas
CD-ROM	CD or DVC-ROM are not accredited in Kansas
Self Study	Format not approved by Kansas Commission
Reporting	Kansas attorneys report earned credits by affidavit (live) or attendance certificate (non-traditional)
Hour Calculations	50-minute hour
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Shelly Sutton Executive Director Kansas CLE Commission 400 South Kansas Avenue Suite 202 Topeka, KS 66603 785-357-6510 cleadmin@kscle.org www.kscle.org
Special Notes	Kansas Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in approved non-traditional formats. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Kentucky
MCLE Requirements	12.5 credits per educational year including 2 credits in legal ethics. (KY educational year runs from July 1 to successive June 30.) Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by June 30 (end of educational year). Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding educational year on or before August 10 following the end of the previous year.
Live Courses	Pre-qualified on a course-by-course basis
Live Webcasts	Pre-qualified on a course-by-course basis
On-Demand (Online)	Pre-qualified on a course-by-course basis; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
Telephone Seminars	Pre-qualified on a course-by-course basis; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Pre-qualified on a course-by-course basis; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
CD-ROM	Pre-qualified on a course-by-course basis; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
Self Study	Format not approved by the Kentucky Bar Association
In-House Programs	Yes; must have 50% outside faculty and be open to official observer
CLE Board Contact Information	Mr. John D. Meyers Director for CLE Kentucky Bar Association 514 West Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601-1883 502-564-3795 502-564-3225 Fax jmeyers@kybar.org www.kybar.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Louisiana
MCLE Requirements	12.5 credits per year including one credit in legal ethics and one credit in professionalism.Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before January 31, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Louisiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this method
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Louisiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this method
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Louisiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this method
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Louisiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this method
Self Study	Approved Provider; Louisiana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this method
In-House Programs	No, except for government programs
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Kitty Hymel MCLE Administrator Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE 2800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002-6130 504-828-1414 504-828-1416 Fax kittyh@lascmcle.org www.lascmcle.org
Special Notes	Newly admitted attorneys (2004-2006) see relevant section at the Louisiana Supreme Court website www.lascmcle.org Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Maine
MCLE Requirements	11 credits per repoting year including 1 credit in legal ethics or professional responsibility.(ME reporting year runs from August 1 to successive July 31.) Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by July 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before the following August 31, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the previous reporting year (ending July 31).
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Maine Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5.5 (½ total required) credits per compliance period
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Maine Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5.5 (½ total required) credits per compliance period
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provier (video programs only); Maine Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5.5 (½ total required) credits per compliance period
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Maine Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5.5 (½ total required) credits per compliance period
Self Study	Approved Provider; Maine Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5.5 (½ total required) credits per compliance period
In-House Programs	Yes; self-study credit (maximum of 5.5 credits per compliance period).
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Susan Adams CLE Coordinator Board of Overseers of the Bar 97 Winthrop Road P.O. Box 527 Augusta, ME 04332-0527 207-623-1121 207-623-4175 Fax sadams@mebaroverseers.org www.mebaroverseers.org
Special Notes	Maine Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5.5 (½ total required) credits per compliance period for non-traditional formats (self-study credit). Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Maryland
CLE Board Contact Information	Mr. Brent Burry Executive Director Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc. (MICPEL) 520 W. Fayette Street, Suite 300 Baltimore, MD 21201-1756 410-659-6730 410-659-0647 bburry@micpel.edu

Massachusetts

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

Michigan

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

Minnesota
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year reporting period including 3 credits in legal ethics and 2 credits in elimination of bias.Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn required credit amount by June 30 of assigned 3-year reporting period. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits by August 30 of assigned 3-year reporting period. Minnesota attorneys are assigned to one of three Categories, each with a unique 3-year reporting period on an alternating reporting cycle. For more information on reporting periods and compliance Categories, please see the MN Board of CLE website.
Live Courses	Pre-approval upon request
Live Webcasts	Pre-approval upon request
On-Demand (Online)	Method not approved by Minnesota State Board
Telephone Seminars	Method not approved by Minnesota State Board
Video Broadcast Replays	Method not approved by Minnesota State Board
CD-ROM	Method not approved by Minnesota State Board
Self Study	Method not approved by Minnesota State Board
In-House Programs	Yes; must be open to offical observers and minimum of 5 participants, including instructor. Minnesota Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in this format
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Margaret Fuller Corneille Director Minnesota State Board of CLE Galtier Plaza, Suite 201 380 Jackson Street St. Paul, MN 55101 651-297-7100v 651-296-5866 Fax www.mbcle.state.mn.us
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Mississippi
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per reporting year including 1 credit in legal ethics, professional responsibility, or malpractice prevention. (MS reporting year runs from August 1 to successive July 31.) Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by July 31 (end of reporting year). Reporting Deadline: On or before August 15, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding reporting year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Mississippi Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Mississippi Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Mississippi Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; Mississippi Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format
CD-ROM	Format not approved by the Mississippi Commission
Self Study	Format not approved by the Mississippi Commission
In-House Programs	Yes, with restrictions
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Tracy W. Graves CLE Adminstrator Mississippi Commission on CLE P.O. Box 369 Jackson, MS 39205-0369 601-354-6056 601-354-6058 Fax tgraves@mssc.state.ms.us www.mslawyer2.com
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Missouri
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per reporting year, including 2 credits in legal ethics every 3 years. (MO reporting year runs from July 1 to June 30, and July 1, 2008 marked the start of a new 3-year compliance period for required ethics credits.) Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by June 30 (end of reporting year). Reporting Deadline: On or before the following July 31, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; (maximum of 6 credits per compliance period; not eligible for ethics credit)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; (maximum of 6 credits per compliance period; not eligible for ethics credit).
Self Study	Approved Provider; (maximum of 6 credits per compliance period; not eligible for ethics credit)
In-House Programs	Yes
Hour Calculations	Credits calculated based upon a 50-minute hour (60 minutes of instruction = 1.2 credits)
CLE Board Contact Information	Mr. Christopher C. Janku Director of Programs The Missouri Bar P.O. Box 119 320 Monroe Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-638-2231 573-635-2811 Fax cjanku@mobar.org www.mobar.org
Special Notes	Missouri Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in approved self-study formats. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization. Ethics credits cannot be obtained by participation in non-live programs.

Montana
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per reporting year including 5 credits in legal ethics every 3 years; (MT reporting year runs from April 1 to successive March 31.) Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by March 31 (end of reporting year). Reporting Deadline: On or before April 1, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year. Attorneys may submit affidavit of credit completion without penalty within a 30 day grace period following April 1. For more information on MCLE compliance, reporting, and required ethics credits, please see the State Bar of Montana website.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
CD-ROM	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Self Study	Approved Provider; (Montana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5 credits per reporting year)
In-House Programs	Yes, minimum 5 participants including instructor
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Kathy Powers MCLE Administrator State Bar of Montana P.O. Box 577 Helena, MT 59624 406-447-2207 406-442-7763 kpowers@montanabar.org www.montanabar.org
Special Notes	Montana Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5 credits per reporting year in self-study formats. Only 5 credits per reporting year may be earned through self-study formats—10 credits must be earned live. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Nebraska
MCLE Requirements	10 credits annually, including at least 2 professional responsibility credits. Reporting period is the calendar year.
Live Courses	Accredited Sponsor
Live Webcasts	Accredited Sponsor; up to 5 hours in the annual reporting period may be obtained through computer-based education.
On-Demand (Online)	Accredited Sponsor; up to 5 hours in the annual reporting period may be obtained through computer-based education.
Telephone Seminars	Accredited Sponsor; up to 5 hours in the annual reporting period may be obtained through computer-based education.
Video Broadcast Replays	Accredited Sponsor; up to 5 hours in the annual reporting period may be obtained through computer-based education.
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Nebraska
Self Study	Format not approved by Nebraska
In-House Programs	Up to 5 hours in the annual reporting period may be obtained through in-house programming.
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports earned credits to Nebraska per sign-in sheets (live) or webcast or on-demand electronic-tracking logs; Attorneys must report their credits on their online transcript beginning January 1, 2010
Hour Calculations	60 minutes = 1 credit in quarter-hour increments
CLE Board Contact Information	Carole McMahon-Boies Director, Judicial Branch Education 521 So. 14th Street #200 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-471-3072 402-471-3071 FAX carole.mcmahon-boies@nebraska.gov www.mcle.ne.gov
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Nevada
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per reporting year (January 1—December 31), including 2 credits in legal ethics and professional conduct. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before March 1, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider; Nevada Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 hours per year (including 2 hours of ethics) in this format.
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Nevada Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 hours per year (including 2 hours of ethics) in this format.
On-Demand (Online)	Approved as self-study; may not view more than once unless updated; use must be within three years of release
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Nevada Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 hours per year (including 2 hours of ethics) in this format.
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; may not use more than once unless updated; use must be within three years of release
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; may not use more than once unless updated; use must be within three years of release
Self Study	Approved; may not use more than once unless updated; use must be within three years of release
In-House Programs	Yes
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Toni Sarocka Executive Director Nevada Board of CLE 605 Forest St. Reno, NV 89509 775/329-4443 Fax 775/329-4291 www.nvbar.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

New Hampshire
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per reporting year including 2 credits in ethics/professionalism, substance abuse, prevention of malpractice or attorney-client dispute. (NH reporting year runs from July 1 to successive June 30). Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by June 30 (end of reporting year). Reporting Deadline: On or before October 1, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; New Hampshire Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; New Hampshire Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; New Hampshire Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; New Hampshire Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format; must be audio or video
Self Study	Approved Provider; New Hampshire Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Yes; New Hampshire Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in this format
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Dana Hochgraf New Hampshire Bar Association 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300 Concord, NH 03301-3502 603-224-6942 x3222 603-224-2910 Fax dhochgraf@nhbar.org http://www.nhbar.org/nhmcle/default.asp
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

New Jersey
MCLE Requirements	24 credits including 4 ethics and professionalism credits over a 2-year period. Limit of 12 credits in alternative learning formats per compliance period. Newly Admitted Attorneys: Attorneys admitted in 2009 or thereafter must take 15 of the 24 credit hours in five of the following nine subject areas: NJ basic estate administration, NJ civil or criminal trial preparation, NJ family law practice, NJ real estate closing procedures, NJ trust and business accounting, NJ landlord/tenant practice, NJ municipal court practice, and NJ law office management (BCLE Reg 201:2)
Live Courses	May be approved under reciprocity
Live Webcasts	May be approved by attorney-attendee under reciprocity rule. Credits are limited to 12 credits per compliance period in this format.
On-Demand (Online)	May be approved by attorney-attendee under reciprocity rule. Credits are limited to 12 credits per compliance period in this format.
Telephone Seminars	May be approved by attorney-attendee under reciprocity rule. Credits are limited to 12 credits per compliance period in this format.
Video Broadcast Replays	May be approved by attorney-attendee under reciprocity rule. Credits are limited to 12 credits per compliance period in this format.
CD-ROM	Not accepted for credit.
Self Study	Not accepted for credit.
In-House Programs	May be approved by attorney-attendee under reciprocity rule. Credits are limited to 12 credits per compliance period in this format.
Reporting	Attorneys will self-report completion of their CLE requirements at the end of each two-year period.
Hour Calculations	Credits will be granted based upon a 50-minute credit hour (60 minutes of instruction = 1.2 credits.)
CLE Board Contact Information	Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street, 8th Floor, North Wing Trenton, NJ 08625-0970 Mail: P.O. Box 970 Trenton, NJ 08625-0970 609/633-9733 sctcle.mailbox@judiciary.state.nj.us www.judicary.state.nj.us/cle/index.htm
Special Notes	ALI-ABA's application for Approved Provider Status is currently pending. 12 credits may be carried over to the next compliance period. Ethics and professionalism credits may NOT be carried over.

New Mexico
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per compliance year, including 1 credit in legal ethics and 1 credit in professionalism. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before May 1, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; (self-study credit; maximum of 4 credits per compliance period).
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; (self-study credit; maximum of 4 credits per compliance period).
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; (self-study credit; maximum of 4 credits per compliance period).
CD-ROM	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Self Study	Approved Provider
In-House Programs	Yes, must be open to outside attendance, outside publicity
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Anita Otero Director of Court Regulated Programs New Mexico MCLE P.O. Box 93070 Albuquerque, NM 87199 505-797-6015 505-797-6097 mcle@nmmcle.org www.nmmcle.org
Special Notes	New Mexico Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in self-study formats. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

New York
MCLE Requirements	24 credits per 2-year reporting period including 4 credits in legal ethics/professionalism. Reporting Date: NY rules require attorneys to earn the required credit amounts in 2-year reporting cycles—attorneys admitted to the bar in even-numbered years report in even-numbered years, and attorneys admitted in odd-numbered years report in odd-numbered years. Attorneys must earn the required credit amount within 30 days of their birthday in the appropriately numbered year (even or odd). For more information, see the NY Unified Court System's CLE website.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider
Self Study	Approved Provider
In-House Programs	Yes, must have proof of appropriate verification procedures.
Reporting	Attorneys must submit biannual affidavit of compliance.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Elise Anne Geltzer, Esquire Counsel New York State Continuing Legal Education Board 25 Beaver Street Room 888 New York, NY 10004 2l2-428-2105 877-NYS-4CLE (Outside NYC) 212-428-2974 Fax cle@courts.state.ny.us www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle
Special Notes	Attorneys newly admitted to the New York Bar are required to obtain 32 transitional credits in the first 2-year period including 3 credits in ethics/professionalism, 6 credits in professional skills, and 7 credits in practice management or areas of professional practice. Please note that ALI-ABA telephone seminars, webcasts, and online courses are considered distance learning programs in New York, and as such not eligible for transitional credits. However, some webcast and on-demand course content is eligible for transitional credit for New York attorneys practicing abroad. All ALI-ABA live, faculty in-room courses are eligible for transitional credit. Please contact TeamMCLE@ali-aba.org regarding credit for specific courses. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

North Carolina
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per reporting year including 2 credits in legal ethics/professional responsibility or professionalism. Every 3 years, an additional (1) credit in ethics/professional responsibility, substance abuse or debilitating mental conditions awareness is required. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before February 28, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; North Carolina Bar members may obtain up to 4 credits annually in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; live only; North Carolina Bar members may obtain up to 4 credits annually in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; minimum 5 participants; North Carolina Bar members may obtain up to 4 credits annually in this format
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; North Carolina Bar members may obtain up to 4 credits annually in this format
Self Study	Format not approved by the North Carolina Bar
In-House Programs	Yes, if open to outside attendance, outside publicity
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports earned credits to the North Carolina State Bar per sign-in sheets (live) or webcast or on-demand logs
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Deborah Holland Assistant Director North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education 208 Fayetteville Street P.O. Box 26148 Raleigh, NC 27611 919-733-0123 x245 919-821-9168 Fax dholland@ncbar.com www.nccle.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

North Dakota
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3 year compliance period including 3 credits in legal ethics. ND attorneys are assigned to one of three Reporting Groups in an alternating 3-year reporting cycle, running from July 1 to June 30 (E.g., July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008). Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the final June 30 of their 3-year compliance period. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding compliance period on or before July 30 following the close of their 3-year compliance period. For more information on Reporting Groups and the 3-year compliance period cycle, please see the State Bar Association of North Dakota website.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; maximum 15 credits per compliance period
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; maximum 15 credits per compliance period
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; maximum 15 credits per compliance period
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; accepted by the ND Bar on a case-by-case basis as self-study; maximum 15 credits per compliance period
Self Study	Approved Provider; maximum 15 credits per compliance period
In-House Programs	Yes; must be open to outside attendance and/or outside faculty
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Justine Rowinski CLE Compliance Administrator North Dakota CLE Commission P.O. Box 2136 Bismarck, ND 58502 701-255-1404 701-224-1621 justine@sband.org www.sband.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Ohio
MCLE Requirements	24 credits every 2 years including 1 credit in legal ethics, 1 credit in professionalism and .5 credit in substance abuse. Newly admitted single course of 12 hours determined by New Lawyer Training program by end of the calendar year following admission. OH attorneys are divided into one of two Reporting Groups in an alternating 2-year reporting period cycle. Attorneys A-L: Even years (E.g., January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007). Attorneys M-Z: Odd years (E.g., January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008). Reporting Deadline: On or before January 31 of their reporting year, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding 2-year compliance period.
Live Courses	CLE credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis; please contact the MCLE Team at TeamMCLE@ali-aba.org for information on specific courses.
Live Webcasts	CLE credit is awarded on a cast-by-cast basis for full webcasts;individual segments of a webcsat may not be approved for Ohio CLE credit. Please contact the MCLE Team at TeamMCLE@ali-aba.org for information on a specific webcast. Ohio attorneys may apply up to 6 credits of approved self-study per compliance period. You may view a list of ALI-ABA programs approved for self-study credit in Ohio at this URL: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/CCLE/activities/selfstudy/default.asp
On-Demand (Online)	CLE credit for FULL programs is awarded on a program-by-program basis;individual segments of online programs may not be approved for Ohio CLE credit. Please contact the MCLE Team at TeamMCLE@ali-aba.org for information on a specific webcast. Ohio attorneys may apply up to 6 credits of approved self-study per compliance period. You may view a list of ALI-ABA programs approved for self-study credit in Ohio at this URL: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/CCLE/activities/selfstudy/default.asp
Telephone Seminars	Format not approved by Ohio Supreme Court Commission
Video Broadcast Replays	Must have moderator available
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Ohio Supreme Court Commission
Self Study	Ohio attorneys may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Yes; must have 1 outside faculty member and be open to outside attendance; Ohio attorneys may obtain a maximum of 12 (1/2 total required) credits per compliance period in this format
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports attendance/earned credits to the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on CLE.
Hour Calculations	One credit per 60-minutes of instruction rounded to nearest quarter-hour.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Susan B. Christoff Director Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education 65 South Front Street, 5th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3431 614-387-9325 614-387-9239 Fax christos@sconet.state.oh.us www.sconet.state.oh.us/ccle
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Oklahoma
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per reporting year including 1 credit in legal ethics. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys are exempt from filing an annual report of compliance provided that they have earned the required MCLE credit amount by December 31. Attorneys must ensure the OK Bar Association’s MCLE Commission’s records are accurate in this regard. Otherwise, attorneys must certify completion of the required credit amount by February 15 for the preceding reporting year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Oklahoma Bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; video programs only, minimum 5 attorneys
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; must be used in classroom setting (group)
Self Study	Format not approved by Oklahoma Bar
In-House Programs	Yes; must have 50% instruction by outside faculty, outside publicity, and be open to outside attendance if space permits
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Beverly S. Petry MCLE Administrator Oklahoma Bar Association P.O. Box 53036 Oklahoma City, OK 73152 405-416-7009 405-416-7001 Fax beverlyp@okbar.org www.okbar.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Oregon
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year reporting period, including 9 credits in professional responsibility; 5 of the nine must be legal ethics, 1 of the nine in child abuse reporting obligations, and 3 of the nine on elimination of bias. 10 credits in practical skills required for new admits. Compliance Deadline: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the third and final December 31 of their 3-year reporting period. Reporting Deadline: At the end of the 3-year reporting period, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits by the following January 31.
Live Courses	Pre-qualified upon request
Live Webcasts	Pre-qualified upon request
On-Demand (Online)	Pre-qualified upon request
Telephone Seminars	Pre-qualified upon request
Video Broadcast Replays	Pre-qualified upon request
CD-ROM	Pre-qualified upon request
Self Study	Pre-qualified upon request; audio and video replays of live programs only
In-House Programs	Yes
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Denise Cline MCLE Administrator Oregon State Bar 5200 SW Meadows Road P.O. Box 1689 Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0889 503-620-0222 x315 503-598-6915 Fax dcline@osbar.org www.osbar.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Pennsylvania
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics, professionalism, or substance abuse. All PA lawyers have been permanently assigned to one of three Compliance Groups chosen randomly, by lawyer ID number: Group I - May 1 through April 30 every year Group II - September 1 through August 31 every year Group III - January 1 through December 31 every year Reporting Deadline: As assigned. For more information on compliance groups and reporting deadlines, please see the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's CLE website.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Pennsylvania Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this format
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Pennsylvania Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Pennsylvania Bar members may obtain a maximum of 4 credits per compliance period in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board
Self Study	Format not approved by Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board
In-House Programs	Format not approved by Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports earned credits to PACLE via their website within 30 days of attendance
Hour Calculations	60 minutes = 1 credit; rounded to nearest half-hour
CLE Board Contact Information	Mr. Dan Levering Administrator Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board 5035 Ritter Road, Suite 500 P.O. Box 869 Mechaniscsburg, PA 17955 717-795-2139 or 800-497-2253 717-795-2120 Fax pacleb@pacle.org www.pacle.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Puerto Rico
MCLE Requirements	24 credit hours every 2 years, with at least 4 ethics hours
CLE Board Contact Information	LCDO. Iris M. Comacho Melendez CLE Director Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico P.O. Box 9021900 San Juan, PR 00902-1900 Ph: 787-721-3358 x 234 e-mail: abogados@prtc.net website: www.capr.org

Rhode Island
MCLE Requirements	10 credits per reporting year including 2 credits in legal ethics. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by June 30 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before June 30, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding reporting year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Rhode Island bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Rhode Island Commission
Self Study	Format not approved by Rhode Island Commission
In-House Programs	Yes; must have a minimum of 7 attorneys be open to official observers; maximum of 5 credits (½ total required)per compliance period in this format
Hour Calculations	Rhode Island computes credit on the 50-minute hour, rounded down to the nearest ½ hour.
CLE Board Contact Information	Holly Hitchcock, M. Ed Executive Director Rhode Island MCLE Commission John E. Fogarty Judicial Annex 24 Weybosset Street, 3rd Floor Providence, RI 02903 401-222-4942 401-222-4302 www.ribar.com/ContinuingLegalEducation
Special Notes	A maximum of three (3) credits may be earned through any combination of eligible online, telephonic, video or sound tape presentations which include live webcasts, online,on-demand, telephone seminars and video broadcasts. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

South Carolina
MCLE Requirements	14 credits per reporting year including 2 credits in legal ethics/professional responsibility. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the last day of February of that reporting year. The SC reporting year runs from March 1 to the successive last day of February. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year on or before March 1 (start of the new reporting year).
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; South Carolina bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format; a maximum of 1.5 credits for audio-only webcasts
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; South Carolina bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format; a maximum of 1.5 credit per program if audio only
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; South Carolina bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format; a maximum of 1.5 credit per program
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider (video only); South Carolina bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; South Carolina bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format; a maximum of 1.5 credits for audio-only webcasts
Self Study	Format not approved by South Carolina Commission
In-House Programs	Yes; must have a minimum of 5 attorneys, maximum ½ total required credits per compliance period may be earned in this format; no credit for client seminars; government programs exempted from above requirements
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports attendance/earned credits to the South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on CLE and Specialization
CLE Board Contact Information	M. Mary A. Germack Executive Director The Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specilization P.O. Box 2138 Columbia, SC 29202 803-799-5578 803-799--5671 Fax commcle@bellsouth.net www.commcle.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

South Dakota
Special Notes	No MCLE information available.

Tennessee
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per reporting year, including 3 credits in legal ethics/professionalism. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must submit an annual report statement by March 1 certifying completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year. TN’s new regulations stipulate that this is an “in-this-office” deadline—the statement must be received by March 1.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Tennessee Bar members may obtain a maximum of 8 credits per compliance period via this method
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Tennessee Bar members may obtain a maximum of 8 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Tennessee Bar members may obtain a maximum of 8 credits per compliance period in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Format not approved by Tennessee Commission
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Tennessee Bar members may obtain a maximum of 8 credits per compliance period via this method
Self Study	Format not approved by Tennessee Commission
In-House Programs	Yes; must have outside publicity and be open to outside attendance; or open to department attorneys statewide and 50% instruction by outside faculty for government programs
Reporting	ALI-ABA will submit your attendance to the Tennessee MCLE Commission.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Judy McKissack Executive Director Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization 221 4th Avenue North 300 Nashville, TN 37219 615/741-3096 615/532-2477 Fax judy.mckissack@cletn.com www.cletn.com
Special Notes	A maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in distance learning formats. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Texas
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per compliance year, including 3 credits in legal ethics/professional responsibility. The minimum requirement for Accredited CLE has been raised from ten (10) hours to twelve (12) hours. Many activities, previously available for self-study credit only, may now be completed and claimed as Accredited CLE (including use of accredited CD’s, DVD’s, Podcasts, non-interactive webcasts and teleconferences). Reporting Date: For TX attorneys, the MCLE compliance year is a one-year period that begins on the first day of the attorney's birth month and ends one year later on the last day of the month that immediately precedes their birth month. Attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding compliance year by the last day of the month before their birth month.
Live Courses	Accredited
Live Webcasts	Accredited
On-Demand (Online)	Accredited
Telephone Seminars	Accredited
Video Broadcast Replays	Accredited
CD-ROM	Accredited
Self Study	Defined as credit that is obtained from any type of CLE activity that is performed by an individual attorney acting alone or while attending non-accredited professional educational activities. A maximum of 3 self-study credit hours can be applied toward each MCLE compliance year.
In-House Programs	Accredited
Reporting	ALI-ABA reports earned credits to the Texas Bar
Hour Calculations	60-minute hour = 1 credit rounded to nearest quarter-hour; No pervasive ethics
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Nancy R. Smith Director of MCLE State Bar of Texas P.O. Box 13007 Austin, TX 78711-3007 512-463-1463 x2107 512-463-1498 Fax mcle@texasbar.com www.texasbar.com
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

US Virgin Islands
MCLE Requirements	Attorneys must complete 12 credits, including 2 ethics or professionalism credits, per reporting period.
Live Webcasts	All 12 credits may be satisfied with live Webcasts.
On-Demand (Online)	All 12 credits may be earned online.
Video Broadcast Replays	All 12 credits may be satisfied with previously recorded audio or video programs.
CD-ROM	All 12 credits may be satisfied with previously recorded audio or video programs.
Reporting	Each active member shall submit a Certification of Attendance certifying that the member has attended mandatory CLE course(s) for the minimal number of hours required during the previous year ending December 31.
CLE Board Contact Information	Virgin Island Bar Association 27 & 28 King Cross Street Phoenix Court Business Complex PO Box 4108 St Croix, US Virgin Islands 00820 Tel: 340.778.7497 Fax: 340.773.5060 www.vibar.org
Special Notes	Reporting Requirements: Length of Reporting Period: 1 year End of Compliance Period: December 31 Reporting Date: January 31

Utah
MCLE Requirements	24 credits per 2-year reporting period, including 3 credits in legal ethics or professional responsibility. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the second June 30 of reporting period. (E.g., June 30 every 2 years.) Reporting Deadline: On or before July 31, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding 2-year reporting period. (E.g., July 31 every 2 years.)
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved as self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period
On-Demand (Online)	Approved as self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period
Telephone Seminars	Approved as self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved as self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period
CD-ROM	Approved as self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period
Self Study	Yes, if prior approval; audio, video, or “computer interactive telephonic programs” only; maximum 12 credits per compliance period
In-House Programs	Yes; open to outside attendance except for special cases
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Sydnie W. Kuhre MCLE Board Director Utah Law and Justice Center 645 South 200 East Suite 312 Salt Lake City, UT 64111-3834 801-531-9095 801-531-0660 Fax skuhre@utahbar.org www.utahbar.org
Special Notes	Utah Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in approved self-study formats.Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Vermont
MCLE Requirements	20 credits per 2-year compliance period, including 2 credits in legal ethics. VT’s 2-year compliance period runs from July 1 to the second successive June 30. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the second June 30 of the compliance period. Reporting Deadline: Following the end of the 2-year compliance period, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits by no later than July 2.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved as self-study; a maximum of 10 credits per compliance period.
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved as self study; a maximum of 10 credits per compliance period.
CD-ROM	Approved as self-study; a maximum of 10 credits per compliance period.
Self Study	A maximum of 10 credits per compliance program
In-House Programs	Yes; must be open to 20% outside attendance; or taught by outside faculty and sponsored by accredited outside sponsor
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Martha I. Hicks-Robinson Director MCLE Board 2418 Airport Road Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641 802-828-3281 802-828-1695 Fax licensing@mail.crt.state.vt.us www.vermontjudiciary.org
Special Notes	Vermont Bar members may obtain a maximum of 10 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in self-study credit. Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Virginia
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per reporting year, including 2 credits in legal ethics. Beginning November 1, 2010 attorneys are limited to 8 credits per compliance year for prerecorded delivery. VA reporting year runs from November 1 to successive October 31. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by October 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: Attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding reporting year by December 15.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; all courses expire at midnight 10/31 each year but are renewed, generally by the end of November. Beginning 11/1/2010, Virginia attorneys will be limited to 8 credits per compliance year in this format.
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Yes, if minimum 2 participants
CD-ROM	Approved if minimum 2 participants or otherwise interactive; physically suitable setting; written materials; attendance controlled and reported by users as if an in-house event; audio or video-based
Self Study	Format not approved by the Virginia State Bar
In-House Programs	Yes
Reporting	ALI-ABA will provide the proper Virginia-specific form upon completion. Virginia attorneys are responsible for sending the form to the Virginia State Bar or reporting earned credits online at http://www.vsb.org
Hour Calculations	Based on 60-minute hour; rounded down to nearest half-hour.
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Gale M. Cartwright Director of MCLE Virginia State Bar 707 E. Main Street, Suite 1500 Richmond, VA 23219-2800 804-775-0577 504-775-0544 Fax cartwright@vsb.org www.vsb.org
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Washington
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year compliance period including 6 credits in legal ethics. WA attorneys are assigned to one of three Reporting Groups in an alternating 3-year cycle. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the final December 31 of their assigned 3-year compliance period. Reporting Deadline: On or before February 1 following the close of their 3-year compliance period, attorneys must report completion of the requisite MCLE credits for that previous period.
Live Courses	Approved as live credit.
Live Webcasts	Approved as live credit.
On-Demand (Online)	Approved as self-study credit.
Telephone Seminars	Approved as live credit.
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved as self-study credit.
CD-ROM	Approved as self-study credit.
Self Study	Approved for pre-recorded programs (must be less than five years old); maximum 1/2 total required credits per compliance period.
In-House Programs	Yes; must have a minimum of 5 participants
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Kathleen Todd Regulatory Services Manager Washington MCLE Board Washington State Bar Association 2101 Fourth Avenue Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121-2330 206-733-5912 206-727-8320 Fax kathyt@wsba.org www.wsba.org
Special Notes	WA Bar members may earn a maximum of one-half of the required credit hours for any reporting period through self-study formats.Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Washington DC

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

West Virginia
MCLE Requirements	24 credits per 2-year reporting period, including 3 credits in legal ethics, office management, substance abuse and/or elimination of bias in the legal profession. WV reporting period runs from July 1 to June 30 in 2-year intervals. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the second June 30 of reporting period. (I.e., June 30 every 2 years.) Reporting Deadline: At the end of the 2-year reporting period, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits by July 31. (I.e., July 31 every 2 years.)
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider (self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period)
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider (self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider (self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period)
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved as live credit if moderator contemporaneously available for questions; counted as self-study credit (a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period) if no moderator available
CD-ROM	Approved Provider ((self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period)
Self Study	Approved Provider (self-study; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period)
In-House Programs	Yes; must be open to official observers; must have outside faculty for ethics programs. (self-study credit; a maximum of 12 credits per compliance period)
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Hope L. Gresham MCLE Coordinator West Virginia MCLE Commission 2006 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25311-2204 304-558-7992 304-558-2467 Fax greshamh@wvbar.org www.wvbar.org
Special Notes	West Virginia Bar members may obtain a maximum of 12 credits (½ total required) per compliance period in approved self-study formats

Wisconsin
MCLE Requirements	30 credits per 2-year reporting period, including 3 credits in ethics and professional responsibility. WI reporting period runs from January 1 to December 31 every 2 years. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by the final December 31 of reporting period. (I.e., December 31 every 2 years.) Reporting Deadline: At the end of the 2-year reporting period, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits by February 1. (I.e., February 1 every 2 years.)
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; a maximum of 10 credits per compliance period. Wisconsin attorneys may not earn ethics credit for on-demand program
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Wisconsin Board
Self Study	Format not approved by Wisconsin Board
In-House Programs	Yes
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Tammy McMillan Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners 110 East Main Street, Suite 715 Madison, WI 53703-3328 608-266-9760 608-266-1196 Fax www.wicourts.gov/services/attorneys/edu.htm
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

Wyoming
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per reporting year, including 1 credit in legal ethics. New admittees must complete mandatory 4-hour ethics program within 12 months of admission. WY reporting year runs from January 1 to December 31. Compliance Date: Attorneys must earn the required credit amount by December 31 of reporting year. Reporting Deadline: On or before January 30, attorneys must certify completion of the required MCLE credits for the preceding year.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Wyoming Bar members may earn a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved if minimum 5 participants and moderator contemporaneously available for questions Wyoming Bar members may earn a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in this format.
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Wyoming Bar members may earn a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in this format
Self Study	Wyoming Bar members may earn a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Yes
Special Notes	Attorneys seeking information not provided on this page in regard to state regulations and limitations for alternative delivery formats should contact the state’s accreditation organization.

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