Michigan attorneys have no mandatory CLE requirement under current rules. CLE is voluntary in Michigan.
Current CLE Status in Michigan
- No state MCLE rule mandates CLE for all attorneys.
- Attorneys frequently complete CLE voluntarily for professional development or to meet obligations in other states.
- Attorneys engaged in Michigan’s indigent defense system must fulfill 12 hours of CLE annually under MIDC Standard 1.
Key Takeaway: Michigan does not impose a general CLE hour requirement for all attorneys, though specific roles (such as indigent defense) may have targeted requirements.