Mandatory CLE

    Detailed jurisdiction information about MCLE regulations and general information on accreditation of ABA CLE events, webinars, teleconferences, and on-demand CLE courses.

    MCLE Details By Format

    In-Person Event CLE

    In-person CLE programs range from standalone one-hour programs to multi-day programs with many sessions to CLE sessions at ABA entity meetings. The ABA offers many events and some programs or sessions are not eligible for credit. Please view a specific program's description page or marketing materials for information on CLE accreditation for that particular program.

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    Live Webinar CLE

    Live CLE programs delivered via online webinar or teleconference. Please note the ABA delivers many webinars and teleconferences and some are not be eligible for credit. Please view a specific program's description page or marketing materials for information indicating a specific program is eligible for credit.

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    On-Demand CLE

    Recorded CLE programs provided on-demand as streaming audio or video presentations. Online courses require an active Internet connection to access. Please note the ABA offers audio and video products and some are not eligible for credit. Please view a specific program's description page or marketing materials for information indicating a specific program is eligible for credit.

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    50/60 Minute Credit Hour

    MCLE states determine CLE credit hours by dividing the running time of instructional programs by either 60 or 50 minutes. For example, a 90-minute program may earn 1.5 hours of CLE credit in a state that bases its credit on a 60-minute credit hour, and 1.8 hours in a state that bases its credit on a 50-minute credit hour. Each jurisdiction also has different rounding rules in determining credit calculations. Check your jurisdiction's rule summary for specifics.

    The following jurisdictions have a 60-minute credit hour:
    AK, AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MN, MP, MS, MT, NE, NH, NV, NC, ND, NM, OH, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI,  VT, WA and WY.

    The following jurisdictions have a 50-minute credit hour:
    CO, FL, KS, MO, NJ, NY, OK, RI, WV and WI.

    Continuing Legal Education Regulators Association (CLEreg)

    CLEreg is the Continuing Legal Education Regulators Association. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for the discussion and exchange of information among administrators of mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) programs. CLEreg membership is open to administrators and the administrative staff of organizations responsible for the regulation of mandatory continuing legal education.

    ABA Model Rule for Continuing Legal Education

    The Model Rule for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) was developed by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education. It was prepared in response to Report 117A, which was presented to the ABA House of Delegates by the ABA Young Lawyers Division and passed by the House of Delegates during the 1986 ABA Annual Meeting.

    MCLE Rules Changes

    In reaction to the evolving situation, the CDC has recommended cancelling large event for the next 8 weeks to curb the spread of COVID-19, states and cities have declarations of a public health emergency, the WHO has classified the coronavirus as a pandemic, and there are many prohibitions on travel by law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies. In response, several states have temporarily suspended the requirements that their attorneys attend in-person CLE to fulfill their MCLE requirements or adjusted deadlines, fees, or other aspects of their rules.

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