How early can I report CLE credits in Kentucky?

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.

Kentucky attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours each year, including 2 hours in ethics.

The educational year runs from July 1 to June 30, and credits must be reported by August 10.

Details

• Total requirement: 12 credits annually.

• Ethics: 2 of the 12 credits must be in ethics.

• Carryover: Attorneys may carry over up to 24 credits for use in the next two years, including up to 4 ethics credits.

• Delivery format: All 12 credits may be earned through live or technologically transmitted courses.

• Exemptions / new lawyers: Attorneys admitted less than one year before June 30 are exempt from the regular requirement but must complete the Kentucky New Lawyer Program (12 credits, 2 ethics) within 12 months of admission.

Key Takeaway: Kentucky requires 12 CLE hours per year with 2 ethics hours, full flexibility in delivery format, carryover allowed, and a special new-lawyer program for recent admittees.

Attorneys in Kentucky self-report CLE credits via the Kentucky Bar Association Member CLE Portal, submitting claims by August 10 following the June 30 reporting period.

Key Details:

• The Kentucky CLE reporting year runs July 1 through June 30. (SCR 3.600 and UK/CLE FAQ)
• Attorneys must submit claims to the KBA via the Member CLE Portal or via KBA Form 3 by August 10. (SCR 3.645(2))
• Attorneys retain certificates of attendance and proof of activity in case of audit.
• If a lawyer fails to claim credits by August 10 or does not complete the requirement by June 30, they may incur sanctions or be required to seek a waiver or extension (Form 8). (SCR 3.670, 3.675)

Key Takeaway: Kentucky attorneys report CLE by submitting their credits via the KBA Member Portal or Form 3 by August 10, following a June 30 compliance cutoff.

Kentucky provides a grace period for CLE reporting: attorneys must complete credits by June 30 and have until August 10 to submit their report. This extension allows time to certify compliance after the credit deadline.

Kentucky CLE Deadlines & Grace Period

• June 30: Deadline to complete all required CLE hours.
• August 10: Last day to file the CLE report (KBA Form 3 or online certification).

Late Reporting & Noncompliance

• If credits are not reported by August 10, the CLE Commission mails a deficiency notice.
• Attorneys then have 30 days from the notice to respond, cure the deficiency, or show cause against suspension.
• Failure to comply may lead to administrative suspension under SCR 3.675 until compliance is established.

Key Takeaway: In Kentucky, you must finish CLE by June 30 and file your compliance report by August 10 — that window serves as your grace period before noncompliance proceedings begin.

You report CLE credits in Kentucky by self-reporting them through the KBA’s Member CLE Portal by August 10, following the June 30 educational year.
Completion of 12 CLE hours (including 2 in ethics) by June 30 is required and must be certified via the online portal.

Overview of Kentucky CLE Reporting

Kentucky attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours each year, with at least 2 hours in ethics or professionalism.
The educational period runs from July 1 through June 30.
Credits must be reported by August 10; late reporting is permitted with a $50 late fee.
Carrying over credits is allowed: up to 24 general credits and 4 ethics credits into the next two reporting periods.

Steps to Report CLE in Kentucky

• Complete required 12 CLE hours (including 2 ethics) by June 30.
• Retain all certificates or documentation for the programs.
• Log into the Kentucky Bar Association Member CLE Portal.
• Use “Submit New Credits” to enter the activity number for each program, input the credits and ethics portion, and certify via signature.
• Ensure that credits earned through Sprout Education appear in your KBA portal record—where permitted, we report your attendance, but certification still rests with you.

Key Takeaway: In Kentucky, complete 12 CLE hours by June 30, then self-report via the KBA Member CLE Portal by August 10. Sprout Education supports your compliance by reporting credits where permitted, but ultimate responsibility lies with you.

No — Kentucky does not mandate that CLE be in person; live webcasts and technology-transmitted programs are accepted as “live.” Attorneys may fulfill their full 12-credit annual CLE requirement via real-time webinars or prerecorded accredited courses.

CLE Requirements in Kentucky

• Total requirement: 12 credit hours per reporting year (July 1 – June 30)
• Ethics requirement: 2 credit hours within the 12
• Live definition: includes in-person seminars or online seminars/webinars conducted in real time
• Self-study (technology-transmitted) programs: attorneys may claim all 12 hours through accredited programs delivered via streaming, DVD, or online video

Carryover & Self-Study

• Kentucky allows carrying forward up to 24 credits to the next two reporting years (with limits on ethics credits carried forward)
• Self-study courses are accredited and may be taken for full compliance when they meet KBA standards

Key Takeaway: Kentucky accepts live webcasts and self-study formats for CLE credit—attendance in person is not required as long as the program is accredited and meets “live” or “self-study” criteria under the rules.