Attorneys in most states must take ongoing educational courses known as continuing legal education (CLE), or mandatory or minimum continuing legal education (MCLE).
Each state has its own CLE requirements for attorneys. States have reporting periods ranging from 1–3 years. And some states require attorneys to take courses in particular subject areas, such as ethics or professional responsibility.
Newly admitted attorneys may have to take additional CLE courses depending on their state’s rules.
Many states allow attorneys to earn credits through online videos, including on demand CLE courses and webinars.
Click on a state to learn more about its CLE requirements.
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- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
About Our CLE Requirements Guide
This information is for general informational purposes only. Each state has specific CLE rules and regulations, which may not be fully reflected on our site. Please contact your state's CLE regulator to determine your specific rules and requirements.
