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    Delaware CLE Requirements and Courses

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

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    Delaware Newly-Admitted CLE Rules

    After passing the Bar Exam but before being admitted to the Delaware Bar, attorneys must attend a two-day Pre-Admission Conference. In addition, newly admitted attorneys must complete all 7 Fundamentals programs with the first two compliance periods (4 years). Each Fundamentals program is approximately 6 hours.

    Delaware General CLE Rules

    • Credit hours required: 24 hours per reporting period
    • Specialty credits required: 4 enhanced hours of ethics credit per reporting period
    • Length of reporting period: 2 years
    • Compliance date: December 31
    • Reporting date: February 1
    • Compliance group: Varies by admission date. Attorneys admitted in even-numbered years must complete credits by December 31 of every even-numbered year; odd-numbered year admissions complete credit by December 31 of every odd-numbered year. E.g., 12/31/2010 compliance date covers attorneys admitted in any even-numbered year such as 1986, 1998, 2002, 2004, etc.
    • Minutes per credit hour: 60 minutes. To calculate credit for a specific program, divide the total length of the program in minutes by 60 and round to the nearest one-tenth of an hour.
    • Distance Learning Requirements: May take 12 credits live webcast or previously recorded.
    • Attendance Reporting Procedure: The ABA reports attendance to Delaware on each attorney's behalf.

    State Contact Information

    Commission on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of Delaware, The Renaissance Centre, 405 N King Street, Suite 420, Wilmington DE 19801 | (302) 651-3941

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    Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) seems to be ubiquitous. Its use has led to litigation under various theories of liability and that litigation will only multiply. Moreover, GAI should be expected to be the subject of discovery and to be offered into evidence.

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    A Note About MCLE Credit

    The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only. Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit. Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules.

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