You report CLE credits in Georgia by submitting an annual affidavit (or report) to the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency via the Georgia Bar’s CLE portal by January 31.
This certification reflects CLE hours earned during the prior calendar year, ending December 31.
Overview of Georgia CLE Reporting
Georgia attorneys must complete 18 CLE hours every 2 years, including at least 3 hours in ethics and 2 hours in professionalism.
CLE programs may be live, webcast, or prerecorded distance learning; there is no longer a limit on how many distance learning hours may apply.
Steps to Report CLE in Georgia
- Complete your required 18 hours (including the mandatory ethics and professionalism hours) by December 31 of your reporting cycle.
- Log in to the Georgia Bar’s CLE / CCLC (Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency) portal.
- Enter your completed programs and confirm credit details.
- Submit the annual affidavit or compliance report by January 31.
- If your report is selected for audit, produce certificates, agendas, or attendance records.
- If you earned credits through Sprout Education, verify those credits appear in Georgia’s CLE record; where Georgia permits provider reporting, we support that transmission, but you remain responsible for your affidavit submission.
Key Takeaway: In Georgia, you must earn 18 CLE hours by December 31 of your reporting cycle, then file your compliance report by January 31 via the CLE portal. Sprout Education aids in reporting where allowed, but you still must verify your record and submit the affidavit in a timely manner.
