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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.
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)	Format not approved by the Alabama State Bar
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
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. Anita Hamlett Director of CLE 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

Alaska
MCLE Requirements	Voluntary CLE Rule (VCLE) adopted 09/1999. 12 credits per year including 1 credit in ethics; newly admitted attorneys must view a one hour ethics videotape prior to swearing in.
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. Barbara Armstrong Assistant Director/CLE Director Alaska Bar Association P.O. Box 100279 Anchorage, AK 99510-0279 907-263-1841 907-272-2932 Fax cle@alaskabar.org www.alaskabar.org

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
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; credits may be consideered self-study or live/interactive dependant upon complexity of program
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider
Self Study	Approved Provider; Arizona Bar members may obtain a maximum of 5 credits (1/3 total required) per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Minimum 5 attorneys
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Grace Henderson Director of MCLE State Bar of Arizona 111 West Monroe Suite 1800 Phoenix, AZ 85003-1742 602-340-7328 602-271-4930 Fax www.myazbar.org

Arkansas
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
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
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	Mr. Christopher Thomas Director, Office of Professional Programs Supreme Court of Arkansas 120 Justice Building 625 Marshall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-374-1855 501-374-1853 Fax www.courts.state.ar.us

California
MCLE Requirements	25 hours per 3-year 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.
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; 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

Colorado
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year period including 7 credits in legal ethics
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; 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
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

Connecticut

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

Delaware
MCLE Requirements	24 credits per 2-year period including 4 credits in legal ethics
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Format not approved by Delaware Commission
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; may be approved as audio-only self-study
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; approved as audio-only self-study
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; may be approved as audio-only self-study
Self Study	Approved Provider; may be approved as audio-only self-study
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.gove/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.

Florida
MCLE Requirements	30 credits per 3-year period including 5 credits in legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, or mental illness awareness
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
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	Yes, for audio-video, online, computer-based, etc.; 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

Hawaii
MCLE Requirements	Attorneys admitted after July 1, 2001 must complete a Professionalism course.
Live Courses	NA
Live Webcasts	NA
On-Demand (Online)	NA
Telephone Seminars	NA
Video Broadcast Replays	NA
CD-ROM	NA
Self Study	NA
Reporting	NA
Hour Calculations	NA
CLE Board Contact Information	Ms. Paulette Suwa CLE/Program Manager Hawaii State Bar Association 1132 Bishop Street Suite 906 Honolulu, HI 96813 808-537-1868 Phone 808-521-7936 Fax psuwa@hsba.org www.hsba.org

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
Live Courses	Pre-qualified upon request
Live Webcasts	Approved
On-Demand (Online)	Approved
Telephone Seminars	Approved
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved
CD-ROM	Approved
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
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

Illinois
MCLE Requirements	20 credits every two years, including a minimum of 4 credits in the areas of professionalism, diversity issues, mental illness and addiction issues, civility, or legal ethics for the first reporting period. The next two year period will increase to 24 credits, then 30 credits every two year period after that The first compliance period for attorneys A-M commences July 1, 2006, and ends June 30, 2008. The first compliance period for attorneys N-Z commences July 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Attorneys may carry over up to 10 CLE activity hours to the next reporting period, EXCLUDING professional responsibility credits.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Illinois
Self Study	Format not approved by Illinois
In-House Programs	Minimum 5 attorneys

Indiana
MCLE Requirements	36 credits per 3-year period with 6 credit minimum per year
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.state.in.us
Special Notes	New admits to the Indiana Bar are required to attend a commission approved 6-hour professionalism course during first 3-year cycle. 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.
Live Courses	Pre-qualified upon request
Live Webcasts	Pre-qualified upon request
On-Demand (Online)	Pre-qualified upon request; Iowa Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Pre-qualified upon request
Video Broadcast Replays	Pre-qualified upon request
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Iowa Commission
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

Kansas
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 2 credits in legal ethics; no more than 8 credits may be earned in a single day.
Live Courses	Pre-qualified upon request
Live Webcasts	Pre-qualified upon request
On-Demand (Online)	Format not approved by Kansas Commission
Telephone Seminars	Pre-qualified upon request
Video Broadcast Replays	Pre-qualified upon request; minimum 3 participants
CD-ROM	Format not approved by Kansas Commission
Self Study	Format not approved by Kansas Commission
In-House Programs	Yes
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 obtrrain a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in approved non-traditional formats

Kentucky
MCLE Requirements	12.5 credits per year including 2 credits in legal ethics
Live Courses	Pre-qualified by request
Live Webcasts	Pre-qualified upon request; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
Telephone Seminars	Pre-qualified upon reqiest; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; Kentucky Bar members may obtain a maximum of 6 credits in this format
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; 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

Louisiana
MCLE Requirements	12.5 credits per year including one credit in legal ethics and one credit in professionalism.
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

Maine
MCLE Requirements	11 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics or professional responsibility
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Maine Bar members may receive full credit if in group setting; self-study credit if on individual basis
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provier (video programs only)
CD-ROM	Approved Provider
Self Study	Approved Provider
In-House Programs	Yes; self-study credit
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)

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 www.micpel.edu
Special Notes

Massachusetts

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

Michigan

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

Minnesota
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year period including 3 credits in legal ethics and 2 credits in elimination of bias.
Live Courses	Pre-approval upon request
Live Webcasts	Pre-approval upon request
On-Demand (Online)	Method not approved by Minnesota State Board
Telephone Seminars	Pre-approval upon request
Video Broadcast Replays	Pre-approval upon request
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 amaximum 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

Mississippi
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics, professional responsibility, or malpractice prevention.
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Mississippi Bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 credits per compliance period in this format
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Mississippi Bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 credits per compliance period in this format
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider; Mississippi Bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 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.mssc.state.ms.us/cle

Missouri
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per year including 3 credits in legal ethics every 3 years
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider (self-study credit; not eligible for ethics credit)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider (self-study credit; not eligible for ethics credit)
Self Study	Approved Provider (self-study credit; not eligible for ethics credit)
In-House Programs	Yes
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.

Montana
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per year including 5 credits in legal ethics every 3 years; 10 credits must be live, 5 may be earned by self-study formats
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Self Study	Approved Provider
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 5 credits per compliance period in self-study formats

Nebraska
Special Notes	No MCLE information available.

Nevada
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 2 credits in legal ethics and professional conduct
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
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
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 Provider; 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

New Hampshire
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 2 credits in ethics/professionalism, substance abuse, prevention of malpractice or attorney-client dispute Reporting date: August 1 (July 1 to June 30 compliance period)
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; 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. Lee Jones Assistant to the NHMCLE Board New Hampshire Bar Association 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300 Concord, NH 03301-3502 603-224-6942 x3222 603-224-2910 Fax ljones@nhbar.org www.nahbar.org
Special Notes

New Jersey

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

New Mexico
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per compliance year, including 1 credit in legal ethics and 1 credit in professionalism
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
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

New York
MCLE Requirements	24 credits per 2-year period including 4 credits in legal ethics/professionalism
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. Nearly all ALI-ABA courses are eligible for transitional credits.

North Carolina
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per 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.
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
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider; minimum 5 participants
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

North Dakota
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3 year period including 3 credits in legal ethics
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider (self-study credit)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
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 credots 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

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
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

Oklahoma
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics Compliance Deadline: December 31 Reporting Deadline: February 15
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

Oregon
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year 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.
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

Pennsylvania
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 1 credit in legal ethics, professionalism, or substance abuse
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

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 year including 2 credits in legal ethics
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider; Rhode Island bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 credits per compliance period in this format
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
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.courts.state.ri.us
Special Notes

South Carolina
MCLE Requirements	14 credits per year including 2 credits in legal ethics/professional responsibility
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)
CD-ROM	Format not approved by South Carolina Commission
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

South Dakota
Special Notes	No MCLE information available.

Tennessee
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per year including 3 credits in legal ethics/professionalism
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
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	Approved Provider
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
CLE Board Contact Information	Mr. David N. Shearon Executive Director Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization 221 4th Avenue North 300 Nashville, TN 37219 615/741-3096 615/532-2477 Fax dave.shearon@cletn.com www.cletn.com
Special Notes

Texas
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per year including 3 credits in legal ethics/professional responsibility. Reporting date: last day of birth month each year
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider; Texas Bar members may obtain a maximum of 3 credits for text-based online programs; no limit for online audio or video programs
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved if used in group setting
Self Study	Approved Provider; Texas Bar members may obtain a maximum 1/3 total required credit hours per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Yes; attempt balance between in-house and outside faculty
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 nsmith@texasbar.com www.texasbar.com

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 period, including 3 credits in legal ethics or professional responsibility
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved as self-study
On-Demand (Online)	Approved as self-study
Telephone Seminars	Approved as self-study
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved as self-study
CD-ROM	Approved as self-study
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

Vermont
MCLE Requirements	20 credits per 2-year period, including 2 credits in legal ethics
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved as self-study
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved Provider
CD-ROM	Approved as self-study
Self Study	Approved Provider
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

Virginia
MCLE Requirements	12 credits per year including 2 credits in legal ethics
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Yes, if minimum 2 participants
CD-ROM	Approved if minimum 2 participants or otherwise interactive; attendance controlled by provider; physically suitable setting; written materials; audio or video-based
Self Study	Format not approved by the Virginia State Bar
In-House Programs	Yes
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

Washington
MCLE Requirements	45 credits per 3-year period including 6 credits in legal ethics
Live Courses	Pre-qualified upon request
Live Webcasts	Pre-qualified upon request
On-Demand (Online)	Approved for online audio and video only
Telephone Seminars	Approved
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved
CD-ROM	Approved for streaming audio and/or video as self-study
Self Study	Approved for audio, video, or streaming audio and/or video (must be current); maximum 1/3 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

Washington DC

Special Notes

No MCLE information available.

West Virginia
MCLE Requirements	24 credits per 2-year period including 3 credits in legal ethics, office management, substance abuse and/or elimination of bias in the legal profession
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider (self-study)
On-Demand (Online)	Approved Provider (self-study)
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider (self-study)
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved as live credit if moderator contemporaneously available for questions; counted as self-study credit if no moderator available
CD-ROM	Approved Provider (self-study)
Self Study	Approved Provider (self-study)
In-House Programs	Yes; must be open to official observers; must have outside faculty for ethics programs. (self-study credit)
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 period, including 3 credits in ethics and professional responsibility
Live Courses	Approved Provider
Live Webcasts	Approved Provider
On-Demand (Online)	Approved if in real time and moderator contemporaneously available for questions
Telephone Seminars	Approved Provider
Video Broadcast Replays	Approved if minimum 2 participants and moderator contemporaneously available for questions
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. Diane Knipfer Director Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners 110 East Main Street, Suite 715 Madison, WI 53703-3328 608-266-9760 608-266-1196 Fax www.wicourts.org

Wyoming
MCLE Requirements	15 credits per year, including 1 credit in legal ethics. New admittees must complete mandatory 4-hour ethics program within 12 months of admission. Reporting date: January 30.
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
CD-ROM	Approved Provider; Wyoming Bar members may earn a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in this format
Self Study	Approved Provider; Wyoming Bar members may earn a maximum of 5 credits per compliance period in this format
In-House Programs	Yes