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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.)

Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Washington Oregon California Nevada Arizona Utah Idaho New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Montana Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota Mississippi Alabama Florida Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Tennessee Virginia Kentucky Illinois Wisconsin West Virginia Indiana Michigan Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Delaware Maryland Washington DC US Virgin Islands
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
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.