Are carryover CLE credits allowed in Kentucky?

No — Kentucky does not mandate a specific number of classroom (in-person) CLE hours.

All 12 required CLE credit hours may be earned via approved formats including online or on-demand courses, without a separate in-person quota.

Details

• Kentucky’s SCR 3.645 requires attorneys to complete 12 credit hours annually, including at least 2 hours in ethics.
• Kentucky allows accredited programs delivered through live webcasts or prerecorded (on-demand) formats to satisfy all 12 hours.
• Providers must have each program reviewed and approved by the Kentucky CLE Commission under SCR 3.650 to qualify for credit.
• The Kentucky Bar’s “Law Update” program offers both in-person sessions and an on-demand component so attorneys may choose their format.

Key Takeaway

Kentucky requires 12 CLE credits yearly, but imposes no minimum in-person classroom requirement— attorneys can satisfy the obligation via the mix of live and recorded formats permitted under Kentucky’s rules.

The CLE reporting deadline in Kentucky is August 10 following the compliance period.

Kentucky attorneys must complete required CLE credits by June 30 and then report them by August 10.

Kentucky CLE Reporting Requirements

• Completion Deadline: June 30 annually (credit must be earned by this date).
• Reporting Deadline: August 10 (filing claims or use the KBA CLE portal).
• Credit Requirement: 12 CLE hours per year, including at least 2 ethics hours.
• Extensions & Late Reporting: A $50 late fee is assessed for reporting after August 10; attorneys may request extensions under SCR 3.670.
• Carryover: Up to 24 excess credits (including up to 4 ethics credits) may be carried into the next two reporting periods.

Sprout Education offers Kentucky-approved CLE courses that comply with KBA rules and can be reliably reported for your annual compliance.

Key Takeaway: You must earn your CLE credits by June 30 and submit your report by August 10 to stay compliant in Kentucky.

Yes — Kentucky attorneys can submit CLE credits online via the KBA Member CLE Portal (“Submit New Credits”).

Attorneys must report their CLE hours (including ethics) by August 10 following the reporting year.

Details:

• Kentucky’s compliance year runs July 1 to June 30. SCR 3.6000 & SCR 3.645.
• The KBA CLE Forms page indicates that most requests and applications (e.g. submitting credits) may be done electronically through the CLE Member Portal, except for a few forms requiring special handling.
• The Kentucky CLE FAQ instructs attorneys to go to the Kentucky Bar website, click the CLE button, access the Member CLE portal, and select “Submit New Credits.”
• Late submissions (after August 10) may be considered noncompliant or require remedial action.

Key Takeaway:
Kentucky supports online submission of CLE credits via the KBA’s Member CLE Portal, and attorneys must submit credits by August 10 after the June 30 reporting period.

No — Kentucky’s CLE rules do not distinguish between part-time and full-time attorneys; all active attorneys must meet the same requirement.

Kentucky attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours per reporting year (July 1 to June 30), including at least 2 hours of ethics/professional responsibility.

Details:

• All 12 hours can be earned through accredited technologically transmitted (self-study) programs.
• Excess credits can be carried forward: up to 24 credits total (4 of which may be ethics) over the next two years.
• CLE completion must occur by June 30 each year; credit reporting is due by August 10.
• Attorneys may apply for exemption under SCR 3.665.

Key Takeaway: Kentucky imposes uniform CLE rules — part-time status confers no reduction or special treatment under the 12-hour requirement.

Yes — in Kentucky you can report CLE late up to the reporting deadline of August 10, but any past-due claims must be accompanied by a $50 late filing fee per certificate. SCR 3.645 explicitly authorizes late reporting with fee.

Here’s how Kentucky handles late CLE reporting:

• Attorneys must complete CLE by June 30 of the educational year. (SCR 3.645(1))
• They must submit their CLE claims (KBA Form 3 or via the member portal) by August 10 following that year. (SCR 3.645(2); KBA FAQ)
• SCR 3.645 provides that “all past due reports shall be accompanied by a late filing fee of $50.00 per certificate” to cover administrative costs.
• Attorneys may apply for extensions under SCR 3.670, but must seek them before the deadline and pay applicable fees.
• The Kentucky Bar’s CLE FAQ warns that failing to complete or report on time can lead to fines, suspension, or other disciplinary action.
• In past case law, Kentucky’s Supreme Court has required attorneys who belatedly report CLE to pay fines, late fees, and cure the deficiency, or face suspension. (McGeeney case)

Key Takeaway
Yes — you may report Kentucky CLE credits late (by August 10) if you accompany the late filing with a $50 per certificate fee, though persistent or unexcused noncompliance can lead to fines or suspension.

Kentucky attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours every reporting year, including 2 hours in ethics. The educational year runs July 1–June 30, with credits due by June 30 and reporting due by August 10.

Annual CLE Requirements in Kentucky

• Total requirement: 12 credit hours per educational year
• Ethics requirement: 2 credit hours
• Educational year: July 1 – June 30
• Reporting deadline: August 10 (following the June 30 completion deadline)

Credit Formats & Carryover

• Credits may be earned via live or technology-delivered programs that meet Kentucky accreditation rules
• Carryover (when granted by rule) applies under Kentucky’s Supreme Court Rules governing CLE; attorneys should confirm current limits each year

New Lawyers & Exemptions

• Newly admitted attorneys must complete the Kentucky New Lawyer Program (NLP) within the first year (12 credits, including ethics), subject to KBA-approved alternatives
• Certain exemptions exist under the Supreme Court Rules (e.g., non-practice exemptions) and must be applied for through the KBA

Provider Support

• Sprout Education tracks your Kentucky CLE progress and supports accurate, on-time reporting where applicable

Key Takeaway: Kentucky’s annual cycle requires 12 CLE hours with 2 in ethics, earned by June 30 and reported by August 10.