How many CLE credits do Oregon attorneys need?

Oregon attorneys report CLE by electronically certifying a compliance report via their OSB Member Dashboard by May 31 following the April 30 cutoff.

Key Details:

• The CLE reporting cycle ends April 30; attorneys must file their compliance report by May 31.
• Attorneys log into their OSB dashboard to certify their CLE compliance for the prior three-year period.
• CLE sponsors report attendance and course credit data to Oregon State Bar to populate attorney records and transcripts.
• Attorneys may use OSB Form 1 internally for recordkeeping; it is not returned to the Bar.

Key Takeaway: Oregon CLE reporting is done online through an OSB-certified compliance report by May 31, with provider-submitted attendance data populating the official transcript.

You report CLE (MCLE) credits in Oregon by completing your CLE hours by April 30 of your reporting period and then electronically certifying your compliance via your MCLE Compliance Report by May 31.
Oregon is a self-reporting jurisdiction — you prepare the report, but program sponsors also submit attendance data.

Overview of Oregon MCLE Reporting

• Attorneys in Oregon must complete 45 MCLE credits in each 3-year reporting period, including required specialty credits (ethics, access to justice/elimination of bias, abuse reporting, mental health/substance use).
• All credits must be completed by midnight on April 30 in the final year of your reporting cycle.
• The Compliance Report must be electronically certified and submitted by May 31 following the April 30 completion date.
• Program sponsors are required to report attendance to the Oregon State Bar within 30 days of the program.
• If a program you attended is not yet accredited in Oregon, you must apply for accreditation or submit supporting materials when you file your report.
• If you fail to submit by the deadline, a noncompliance notice is issued, late fees apply, and you may cure by completing remaining credits, submitting the report, and paying fees within a grace period.

Steps to Report CLE in Oregon

• Complete all required CLE credits (general + specialty) by April 30 of your reporting period.
• Retain certificates, course materials, provider information, and any accreditation paperwork.
• Confirm your MCLE transcript via your OSB Member Dashboard that credits submitted by sponsors have posted.
• Log into your OSB MCLE Compliance Report (online) and certify compliance by May 31.
• On the report, list any programs not automatically posted (with supporting documentation), and if needed request accreditation.
• Pay any required late or cure fees if you’re submitting late.
• If you earned credits through Sprout Education, check that your attendance was submitted and credited; we support program reporting where permitted, but you must ensure those credits appear on your report.

Key Takeaway: In Oregon, you must finish your 45 required MCLE credits by April 30 and then electronically certify your compliance via the OSB by May 31. Sprout Education supports attendance reporting where allowed, but it’s your duty to confirm your transcript and submit the compliance report.

Oregon attorneys must complete 45 MCLE (CLE) credit hours every three years.

MCLE Cycle & Deadline

• The three-year reporting period ends April 30.
• MCLE credits must be completed by midnight on April 30 of the final year.
• The compliance report is due by May 31.

Credit Types & Subrequirements

Among the 45 credits, attorneys must include hours in the following areas:

• Ethics (minimum)
• Mental health / substance use / cognitive impairment
• Abuse reporting (child or elder abuse)
• Access to justice / elimination of bias (in alternate cycles)

OSB rules cap certain credit categories (teaching, volunteer service, etc.).

New & Short Reporting Periods

• Newly admitted or reinstated members have a shortened first reporting period with prorated credit obligations.
• In the first cycle, new admittees are required to complete 15 CLE hours, including specific subcomponents (e.g. ethics, practical skills, access to justice).

Key Takeaway: Oregon requires 45 CLE hours every three years, with mandatory credits in ethics, abuse reporting, mental health, and access to justice, under a reporting deadline of May 31.

The CLE reporting deadline in Oregon is May 31 following the April 30 compliance cutoff.

Oregon attorneys must complete all required CLE credits by midnight April 30 and then certify via the MCLE transcript by May 31.

Oregon CLE Reporting & Compliance

• Compliance (credit completion) deadline: April 30 of the final year in your reporting cycle
• Reporting / certification deadline: May 31
• Total requirement: 45 MCLE hours per 3-year cycle, including ethics, mental health/substance use, child/elder abuse reporting, and periodic access-to-justice hours
• Carryover: Up to 15 excess credits may carry into next reporting period

Key Takeaway: In Oregon, finish your CLE by April 30, and submit your compliance report by May 31.

Yes — in Oregon, attorneys may request an extension (or relief) in limited circumstances if hardship or extenuating conditions prevent timely compliance. The Oregon State Bar’s MCLE FAQ indicates that extensions are available for severe medical or financial hardship under Rule 8.12.

Oregon MCLE Deadlines & Reporting

• The reporting (compliance) deadline for completing CLE credits is April 30 of the reporting year.
• Attorneys have until May 31 to submit their MCLE transcript.
• Failure to complete credits by April 30 (without extension) results in a $200 fine, and missing transcript submission by May 31 may trigger administrative suspension effective August 1.

Authority & Conditions to Request an Extension

• Extensions may be granted for financial hardship or severe medical issues.
• The authority lies in Rule 8.12, which allows substituted compliance, partial waiver, or exemption for hardship or extenuating circumstances.
• The applicant must contact the Bar’s MCLE Program Manager with a written request explaining the hardship.

What You Should Do

1. Evaluate whether your hardship qualifies (medical, financial, etc.).
2. Draft a written request citing Rule 8.12, detailing your hardship, and proposing a completion plan.
3. Contact the Oregon State Bar MCLE office (e.g., via the MCLE Program Manager) promptly.
4. If granted, complete CLE and submit your transcript under the extended schedule.
5. Maintain documentation supporting your hardship claim (medical records, financial ledgers, etc.).

Limitations & Considerations

• Approval is discretionary — not every request is accepted.
• The extension addresses the reporting/compliance deadline rather than altering CLE requirements.
• You must act promptly — late requests are less likely to succeed.
• Even under extension, failure to satisfy the conditions may still lead to penalties or other consequences.

Key Takeaway
Oregon allows attorneys to seek an extension under Rule 8.12 for CLE reporting in cases of severe hardship — you must submit a timely, documented request to the Bar, but relief is discretionary.

No — Oregon does not require CLE to be in person; attorneys may use live webcasts or prerecorded (on-demand) programs. Oregon allows completion of all required credits via these formats, subject to accreditation rules.

Oregon CLE Framework

• Total requirement: 45 credit hours every three years, including minimums in ethics, abuse reporting, mental health/substance use, and access to justice.
• Delivery formats allowed: Live webcasts, in-person programs, satellite broadcasts, recorded (on-demand) programs, video/audio — all may be used to satisfy CLE.
• No in-person mandate: The rules make no requirement that any portion be fulfilled via physical attendance.
• Carryover: Up to 15 credits may be carried over to the next reporting period (with restrictions on specialty credits).

Key Takeaway: In Oregon, there is no requirement for in-person CLE — live webcasts and recorded programs are fully acceptable formats for satisfying all CLE obligations.