As an attorney practicing in Pennsylvania, it’s important to ensure you’ve completed all the necessary credits to maintain your license and stay in good standing with the Pennsylvania Continuing Education Board.

We understand that your time is valuable. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate Pennsylvania’s CLE requirements smoothly.

What Are My Deadlines and Credit Requirements?

If you’re practicing law in PA, you need to complete 12 CLE credits every year. At least 2 of those credits must be in Ethics, Professionalism or Substance Abuse.

There are three different CLE deadlines in PA: April 30th, August 31st, or December 31st. All Pennsylvania lawyers have been permanently assigned to one of three (3) Compliance Groups chosen randomly, by lawyer ID number:

• Group 1: May 1st through April 30th every year
• Group 2: September 1st through August 31st every year
• Group 3: January 1st through December 31st every year
  
  

To find your Compliance Group, contact the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board at either 717-231-3250 or 800-497-2253, or through their website.

What Types of CLE Courses Are Accepted in Pennsylvania?

All 12 credits can be from Live Webcasts, 6 may be from On Demand courses.

How SproutEd Can Help You Stay Compliant

At SproutEd, we simplify your path to meeting Pennsylvania’s CLE requirements. With our wide selection of courses across numerous practice areas, you can easily find the content you need to not only stay compliant but also enhance your legal expertise.

Consider our Unlimited CLE Membership or our Pennsylvania CLE Membership. Both membership options offer the flexibility to take as many courses as you need throughout the year at a fixed price. This option is especially beneficial for attorneys who want to stay ahead without the stress of tracking individual course costs.

PA CLE FAQs

How do I report my CLE credits?
SproutEd reports your attendance and credit to the Pennsylvania Continuing Education Board within 30 days of completion. After an attorney’s compliance period ends the Board will send a Final Compliance Notice showing credits completed during the previous compliance period. If the attorney disagrees with the Notice, they must submit written notice to the Board within 30 days.

Can I carry over extra CLE credits?
12 Live Webcast credits can be carried forward to the next two reporting periods.

What are the consequences of not completing my CLE in time?
Those lawyers, who remain out of compliance, by either not completing hours or not paying late fees, will have their names submitted to the Supreme Court on a Non-Compliant List. The Court will issue an order to administrative suspend the licenses of those lawyers who fail to meet the CLE requirement.

What if I’m New to Practicing in Pennsylvania?