No — Georgia does not require attorneys to complete any fixed number of in-person classroom hours.
Under Georgia’s CLE rules, attorneys may satisfy all 18 required credits via approved distance learning programs (webcasts, online, on-demand) or live courses.
Details
- Georgia attorneys must complete 18 credit hours every 2 years, including 3 hours of ethics and 2 hours of professionalism.
- As of January 1, 2022, Georgia permits attorneys to fulfill the full 18 hours via online or distance learning CLE programs.
- Georgia still authorizes live in-person CLE programs, but there is no requirement that any portion of the 18 hours be in-person.
- Providers offering live or distance learning must comply with accreditation and reporting rules under Georgia’s CLE regulations.
Key Takeaway
Georgia mandates 18 CLE credits every 2 years but does not impose a minimum in-person classroom requirement — attorneys may fulfill all credits through approved online or live formats.
