How early can I report CLE credits in Idaho?

Idaho attorneys must complete 30 accredited CLE credit hours every three years, including at least 3 hours in ethics.
At least 15 credits must be earned through live webinar or in-person courses, and no more than 15 hours may come from self-study or on-demand online programs.

Details

• Reporting cycle: 3 years, ending December 31
• Ethics requirement: Minimum 3 ethics credits per cycle
• Live requirement: At least 15 hours must come from live, interactive programs (in-person, live webcast, or teleconference)
• Self-study cap: No more than 15 credits may be earned through self-study or on-demand formats
• New admittee requirement: Within one year of admission, new attorneys must complete 10 New Admittee Credit (NAC) approved credits, which count toward the 30-hour total
• Carryover: Excess CLE credits do not carry into the next reporting period
• Certification deadline: Attorneys must certify compliance by February 1 following the end of their reporting year

Key Takeaway

Idaho attorneys must complete 30 CLE hours every 3 years — at least 15 must be live (in-person or interactive webinars) and at least 3 must be in ethics, with the remaining 15 allowed through self-study or on-demand programs.

No — Idaho’s CLE (MCLE) rules do not provide a separate or reduced requirement for part-time attorneys; all “Active” attorneys must meet the same baseline.

Idaho Bar Commission Rule 402(a) requires Active and House Counsel members to complete 30 credit hours of approved CLE in every three-year reporting period, of which at least 3 must be in legal ethics or professional responsibility.

Details:

• Up to 15 of the 30 credit hours may come from self-study (on-demand) programs; the rest must come from approved live or interactive activities.
• New admittees must complete 10 “New Admittee Credit-Approved” CLE credits within the first 12 months, including required core Idaho law topics.
• CLE credit hours generally cannot be carried forward beyond a reporting period.
• There is no provision in the rules that reduces the requirement based on how many hours the attorney practices.

Key Takeaway: In Idaho, being part-time rather than full-time does not change CLE obligations — all Active attorneys must complete the same 30-hour requirement (subject to new-admittee rules).

You report CLE credits in Idaho by submitting a Certificate of Compliance to the Idaho State Bar at the end of your three-year MCLE period, certifying that you have met the required credit hours.
Idaho requires attorneys to complete 30 accredited hours—including at least 3 in ethics—within each reporting period.

Overview of Idaho MCLE Reporting

The reporting cycle spans three years.
You must complete 30 accredited CLE hours during that period; no more than 15 may be self-study.
At the close of the period (by December 31 of the final year), attorneys file a Certificate of Compliance by February 1.
If your attendance records in the Bar’s public database are incomplete or incorrect, you may request adjustments or submit self-verification to align your records.

Steps to Report CLE in Idaho

• Complete your 30 CLE hours (including the required 3 ethics hours) by December 31 of the final compliance year.
• Track and retain certificates, course titles, agendas, and provider details.
• Check your attendance record via the Idaho State Bar’s online attendance system—ensure all courses appear.
• If a course is missing, request verification from the provider or submit the Bar’s self-verification form.
• Submit the Certificate of Compliance to the Idaho State Bar by February 1 following the end of your reporting period.
• If you earned credits through Sprout Education, verify that we have submitted those credits to Idaho (where permitted) and confirm they appear on your attendance record—reporting is supported but your compliance submission is your responsibility.

Key Takeaway: Idaho attorneys must complete 30 CLE hours over three years, check their attendance records, and submit a Certificate of Compliance by February 1 after the end of their period. Sprout Education assists with reporting where allowed, but you must ensure accuracy and timely certification.

Yes — Idaho allows late CLE reporting in the form of an extension to cure deficiencies, but only through March 1 with payment of a late extension fee. After that cure window, noncompliance procedures may result in cancellation of your license.

Here’s how it works in Idaho under the Idaho Bar Commission Rules (I.B.C.R.) and MCLE policy:

• Attorneys who miss the certification deadline (February 1) may obtain an extension until March 1 by paying an MCLE extension fee (currently $100).
• The attorney must complete the required CLE credits, submit proof (Certificate of Compliance), and pay any late or extension fees by March 1 to cure noncompliance.
• If noncompliance is not cured by March 1, the Idaho Supreme Court may be notified to cancel the attorney’s license under I.B.C.R. 406(b)(2).
• The rules allow for “hardship extensions” not exceeding 60 days at the discretion of the Executive Director for attorneys unable to comply due to special circumstances.

Key Takeaway
Yes — you can report CLE late in Idaho, but only via the March 1 cure extension with payment of a late fee; failure to cure by that date risks cancellation of your license.

The CLE reporting deadline in Idaho is February 1 following the compliance period.

Idaho attorneys must complete 30 approved credits by December 31 of their three-year period and then submit their Certificate of Compliance by February 1.

Idaho CLE Reporting Rules

• Completion Deadline: December 31 at end of reporting period (30 total credits required)
• Reporting Deadline: February 1 following the December 31 cutoff
• Reporting Period: 3 years (cycles begin and end December 31)
• Ethics Requirement: At least 3 credits must be in ethics or professional responsibility
• Self-Study Cap: No more than 15 credits of self-study may count in a reporting period

Sprout Education develops CLE programs approved in Idaho to facilitate compliance and reporting.

Key Takeaway: In Idaho, attorneys must earn all required credits by December 31 and certify them by February 1 following the reporting period.

Yes — in Idaho you can request a short extension (January 1 through March 1) to complete CLE for a just-ended reporting period by paying a $100 extension fee.

The Idaho State Bar’s “Resources for Additional Credits” page confirms that extension rights are allowed through March 1, for credits earned after December 31 but before March 1, subject to the fee.

Details & Conditions

• Idaho attorneys normally must submit their Certificate of Compliance by February 1 following the end of the 3-year reporting period.
• The Bar allows extensions from January 1 through March 1 to finish CLE obligations, provided you pay a $100 MCLE extension fee and file an informal request.
• The extension covers only CLE activities taken after December 31 of the prior reporting period (i.e. to complete remaining hours in January–February).
• Even with an extension, your licensing obligations (bar dues, other filings) must still be submitted by February 1, or you may face a late-licensing penalty.
• This extension is not open-ended — after March 1, no further extension is provided, and failure to cure will lead to noncompliance procedures.

Key Takeaway
In Idaho, you may secure an extension through March 1 to wrap up CLE by paying a $100 extension fee — but that window is firm, and your basic licensing deadline (Feb 1) still applies.