Multi-State Practitioners

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.

Yes — New Jersey requires that at least half of an attorney’s CLE credits in each compliance period be earned “live” (in-person or synchronous interactive formats).

The rule ensures that 50% of the 24 credit-hour biennial requirement comes from live instruction as defined by the Board.

Details

• New Jersey attorneys must complete 24 credit hours every two years.
• At least 12 credits must be obtained in “live

The grace period for CLE reporting in Washington runs until February 1 after the December 31 deadline. Attorneys must complete credits by December 31, but they have until February 1 to certify compliance before late fees or suspension apply.

Key Deadlines:

• Credits must be completed by December 31 of the reporting cycle.
• Certification (reporting) is allowed until February 1 of the following year.

Consequences of Missing the Grace Period:

• A late fee applies if certification is not completed by February 1.
• Continued failure may result in administrative suspension until certification is completed.

Key Takeaway: Washington attorneys effectively get one extra month to certify CLE compliance, but missing February 1 risks penalties.

Illinois attorneys are required to complete 30 CLE credit hours every two years, including at least 6 hours in professional responsibility (PR).

Those 6 PR hours must include at least 1 hour in diversity/inclusion and 1 hour in mental health/substance abuse.

Details

• Compliance period: 2 years (July 1 → June 30) based on last name grouping.
• Carryover: Up to 10 excess credits

Minnesota attorneys report CLE attendance either online via OASIS or by filing a paper Affidavit of CLE Compliance form. The reporting deadline is August 31 following the end of their three-year reporting period.

Key Details:

• Use the OASIS online portal to file your CLE attendance—no fee.
• If filing a paper affidavit, there is a $10 processing fee.
• Attorneys may complete CLE between July 1 and August 31 if credits were not earned by the June 30 end of the period.
• Minnesota assigns lawyers to one of three reporting categories with staggered cycles.

Key Takeaway: Minnesota attorneys report CLE via the OASIS portal (or by paper affidavit with fee) by August 31 after their three-year compliance period.

Self-study CLE is continuing legal education that attorneys complete independently, without attending a live class or interactive program. It typically includes recorded courses, reading materials, or online modules that can be done on demand at the attorney’s own pace.

What Self-Study CLE Includes

• On-demand video or audio programs.
• Recorded webcasts from prior live CLE events.
• Approved legal publications, articles, or written materials with quizzes.
• Online courses with self-assessment questions to verify completion.

Limits on Self-Study Credits

• Many states cap the number of self-study hours attorneys can apply toward their CLE requirement.
• Some states only allow live or interactive formats and do not count self-study toward compliance.
• Attorneys should always confirm state-specific limits before relying solely on self-study courses.

Key Takeaway: Self-study CLE lets attorneys earn credits on their own schedule through recorded or written materials, but most states impose limits on how many hours may count toward annual or biennial requirements.

You may begin reporting CLE credits in Idaho when your three-year compliance period ends (December 31), since the MCLE Certification form becomes available afterward.
Attorneys must complete all required credits by December 31 and then submit a Certificate of Compliance by February 1 of the following year.

Key Details

• Idaho’s reporting periods are three years, and attorneys must complete 30 CLE credits (including 3 in ethics) during each period.
• All credits must be earned by December 31 of the final year of your cycle.
• After the period ends, the MCLE Certification (reporting) window opens, and the deadline for filing is February 1.
• Attorneys cannot file compliance before December 31.
• Providers are responsible for reporting attendance, but you must verify that all credited hours appear on your record before certification.
• If necessary, attorneys may request an extension (until March 1) to complete credits from the prior period, with a $100 fee.
• If you completed CLE via Sprout Education, ensure those credits are submitted and properly recorded before you file your Certificate of Compliance.

Key Takeaway: In Idaho, you can report CLE compliance only after your three-year period ends on December 31, with the certification window open until February 1 (or March 1 with extension).

Montana attorneys are required to complete 15 CLE credit hours per year, including at least 2 hours in ethics.
Of those 15 hours, at least 10 must be earned through live interactive programs; up to 5 may be self-study or asynchronous formats.

Details

• Total: 15 credits annually.

• Ethics: At least 2 credits must cover that topic.

• Live requirement: Minimum of 10 hours must be live/interactive.

• Self-study cap: Maximum 5 credits from non-interactive formats such as recorded presentations, article writing, or in-house programs.

• Reporting period: CLE must be completed by March 31; reporting and corrections may occur by May 15.

• Consequences: Attorneys who fail to complete or report on time may be moved to inactive status pending compliance and payment of late fees.

Key Takeaway: Montana requires 15 CLE hours each year, with a 2-hour ethics component, a live minimum of 10 hours, and a cap of 5

Attorneys in Oklahoma do not self-report CLE via their own portal; instead, providers must submit attendance data to the Oklahoma MCLE system, after which attorneys certify compliance if required. Reporting is presumed fulfilled when the attorney’s transcript reflects the required credits by February 15.

Key Details:

• Providers must report attendance using the Online Attendance Reporting portal, within 30 days of the program or by January 10 of the following year (whichever comes first).
• On or before February 15 each year, active or senior attorneys must submit a report — or confirm their compliance — in the form prescribed by the MCLE Commission if the transcript does not already reflect compliance or exemption.
• Attorneys whose transcript already shows sufficient credits need not file a separate Annual Report of Compliance.
• If a provider fails to report attendance, the attorney may submit a certificate of completion to the MCLE office via email or mail.
• The compliance period is the calendar year (January 1 through December 31).

Key Takeaway: In Oklahoma, CLE reporting is predominantly provider-driven: providers report attendance to MCLE, and attorneys only need to file or confirm a report by February 15 if their transcript does not show compliance.

Attorneys in New York report CLE compliance on their biennial Attorney Registration form, certifying they’ve met their CLE requirement. Certificates of completion are not submitted with the form but must be retained for at least four years in case of audit.

Key Details:

• Compliance is certified within 30 days after your birthday, in alternate years.
• On the Attorney Registration form, you select one of three certification options: completed CLE requirement, exempt, or applied for waiver/extension.
• You do not attach certificates to the registration form — you must keep them in your records.
• Credits may be carried over: up to 6 credits can carry forward into the next reporting cycle.

Key Takeaway: In New York, CLE reporting is done by self-certification on your biennial registration form (within 30 days after your birthday), and you retain but do not submit attendance certificates.

Yes – tax attorneys have the same CLE requirements as all other attorneys in their state, but they can meet those requirements by taking specialized courses focused on tax law. These programs allow attorneys to stay current on rapidly changing tax regulations while earning accredited CLE credit.

How Specialized Tax CLE Works

• Applies to all attorneys: Tax practitioners must complete the same total CLE hours and mandatory categories (such as ethics or professionalism) required by their jurisdiction.
• Tax-focused options: Attorneys may choose courses covering federal, state, or international tax topics to satisfy their general or specialty CLE hours.
• Relevant subject areas: Common offerings include IRS updates, business tax compliance, estate and gift tax planning, corporate taxation, and cross-border issues.
• Ethics and practice management: Many tax CLE programs also include ethics content relevant to tax representation and client confidentiality.

Why Tax CLE Is Beneficial

• Stay current: Tax law changes frequently at both federal and state levels, making ongoing education essential.
• Earn required credit efficiently: Specialized tax courses fulfill general or ethics CLE requirements while improving subject-matter expertise.
• Enhance client service: Focused learning strengthens compliance skills and helps practitioners anticipate regulatory changes.

Sprout Education Support

Sprout Education offers accredited CLE programs that include tax-specific topics, enabling attorneys to meet their CLE obligations while expanding expertise in taxation and related ethics.

Key Takeaway

Tax attorneys follow the same CLE requirements as other lawyers in their state, but they can satisfy those

No state offers full, unconditional CLE reciprocity. Most states allow limited reciprocity or comity credit, meaning attorneys can receive credit for out-of-state CLE courses if those courses meet specific conditions. Reciprocity is often restricted to courses approved in certain “approved jurisdictions” or requires the attorney to apply for recognition in their home state.

Examples include:

• California allows credit for courses approved by jurisdictions on its Approved Jurisdictions list.
• New York accepts credit from courses accredited by another state designated as an Approved Jurisdiction.
• Washington recognizes CLE credit comity with Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.
• Texas and several other states recognize reciprocal credit for courses from certain other states.
• The District of Columbia allows its courses to be claimed in many states with mandatory CLE, subject to rules.

Key Takeaway
Because CLE requirements vary by jurisdiction, no state grants full reciprocity. Attorneys must confirm specific reciprocity rules in each state before relying on out-of-state CLE credit.

Massachusetts does not have a mandatory CLE (MCLE) regime for attorneys, so there is no formal “earliest” time to begin reporting CLE credits.

Attorneys are encouraged—but not required—to pursue continuing legal education for professional development.
A special requirement exists only for newly admitted attorneys: they must complete a one-day “Practicing with Professionalism” course no later than 18 months after admission.

Key Takeaway
Because Massachusetts lacks a mandatory CLE reporting system, there is no reporting window—credits cannot be

You report CLE credits in Virginia by certifying your attendance via the Virginia State Bar’s online portal (using your Member profile) or by submitting certificates to the MCLE Department, by December 15 (after completing required hours by October 31).
Virginia attorneys must complete 12 hours of MCLE each year (2 in ethics, 4 live-interactive) under Regulation 108.

Overview of Virginia CLE Reporting

• Reporting period runs annually from November 1 through October 31.
• You must finish 12 approved CLE hours by October 31, including at least 2 in ethics/professionalism and at least 4 hours live-interactive.
• Sponsors issue “Certification of Attendance” forms (Form 2) with Virginia course ID, which you use to report courses.
• You may report attendance online through your portal; if a course or certification cannot be self-reported online (e.g. teaching credit, certain ABA programs), you mail or email the certificate to the MCLE office.
• The MCLE Board distributes a Form 1 “End of Year Report” in November summarizing your transcript; that form allows you to report missing or pending credits.
• All certifications of attendance (or corrections) must be submitted by 4:45 p.m. ET on December 15.
• If you later receive a certificate for a course you already reported, you may not need to refile; but corrections can be made via Form 1 before the deadline.
• Failure to complete or certify by the deadline triggers noncompliance fees, possible administrative suspension, and reinstatement requirements.
• If you earned CLE through Sprout Education, ensure that your certification form (with Virginia course ID) is available and report it through your portal or submit to MCLE if not reportable online.

Key Takeaway: In Virginia you must complete 12 CLE hours (2 ethics, 4 live) by October 31, and certify or submit any missing certificates by December 15 via your member portal or to the MCLE office.

Interactive CLE refers to continuing legal education courses that require active participation — such as answering questions, completing exercises, or engaging in discussions — rather than passively watching or listening. It ensures that attorneys are actively learning and engaging with the material.

Key Details

• Active engagement: Attorneys must respond to prompts, answer questions, or complete exercises during the course.
• Examples: Live webinars with Q&A, classroom programs, and online courses that include quizzes or real-time instructor feedback.
• Verification checkpoints: In many approved on-demand courses, interactive verification checkpoints (periodic questions or click confirmations to verify participation) are treated as interactive under CLE rules.
• Compliance relevance: Some states require a minimum number of credits to come from interactive formats, distinguishing them from purely passive or self-study programs.
• Learning benefit: Interactive CLE promotes comprehension and accountability by requiring direct participation throughout the session.

Key Takeaway

Interactive CLE requires attorneys to engage directly — through Q&A, discussions, exercises, or verification checkpoints — ensuring active participation and compliance with states that mandate interactive learning.

In Louisiana, you cannot “report” CLE credits (i.e. file your compliance) until after the calendar year ends on December 31. After year-end, attorneys must submit their credits or exemption by January 31.

Credit accumulation is ongoing during the year, but the reporting “window” only opens after December 31 when the MCLE Committee accepts submissions.

Key Details

• The MCLE compliance period in Louisiana is the calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
• Attorneys must complete

It depends on the state — in some jurisdictions yes, you must upload proof (or otherwise submit documentation) of CLE completion; in others, proof is only required if audited.
Your reporting requirements and whether you proactively upload proof are determined by your jurisdiction’s CLE rules and audit procedures.

• In California, MCLE providers must upload attendance records to the State Bar within 60 days for participatory (live) programs, and participants must retain certificates.
• In California’s MCLE audit rules, attorneys are asked how to submit proof of completion (certificates, attendance sheets) if selected for audit.
• In Colorado, attorneys self-report program completion via their online transcript; the CLE provider does not report attendance for on-demand or live programs automatically.
• In Utah, lawyers must file a Certificate of Compliance at the end of the reporting cycle to evidence completion of required CLE.

Key Takeaway:
You may or may not need to upload proof of CLE completion depending on state rules — in many places you only submit documentation when audited, but in some states or for certain kinds of CLE, proof is proactively required.

Connecticut attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours per calendar year, including 2 hours in ethics.
The CLE requirement was adopted effective January 1, 2017, and Connecticut’s program is self-reporting under Practice Book § 2-27A.

Details
• Total: 12 credits annually.
• Ethics/Professionalism: At least 2 of the 12 credits must fall in this category.
• Carryover: Attorneys may carry forward up to 2 credits from the prior year.
• Reporting: Certification is made via the annual attorney registration form; Connecticut does not require submission of detailed course reports.
• Recordkeeping: Attorneys must retain CLE records for seven years.
• Exemptions: Newly admitted attorneys are exempt for their admission year; other exemptions exist under rule criteria.

Key Takeaway: Connecticut requires 12 CLE credits annually (2 in ethics), with up to 2 credits carried over, self-reporting via

You report CLE credits in Delaware by submitting your compliance certification via your DESCLMS (“Delaware Supreme Court Lawyer Management System”) account.
You must certify by March 1 (or earlier) following your compliance period and ensure your attendance is posted to your online transcript.

Overview of Delaware CLE Reporting

Delaware requires 24 CLE credits every two years, including at least 4 hours of enhanced ethics and at least 12 hours of live/in-person credit.
Providers must submit attendance records to the Commission within 30 days of the program date.
Your transcript is updated accordingly; if a program doesn’t appear, you may need to submit an approval request in the DESCLMS system.
If not compliant by deadlines, a graduated delinquency fee is imposed (first $150, then increments), and failure to cure by April 15 may lead to administrative suspension.

How to Report CLE in Delaware

• Complete required 24 CLE credits by December 31 of your compliance year, including the required

Attorneys in Arkansas report CLE compliance through the online MCLE reporting system managed by the Arkansas Supreme Court Office of Professional Programs. The annual compliance period ends June 30, and attorneys must certify and submit their CLE credits online by July 31.

Arkansas CLE Reporting Format

• Completion deadline: All required CLE credits (12 per year, including 1 ethics credit) must be earned by June 30.
• Reporting deadline: Attorneys must log in and submit their compliance via the online MCLE reporting form by July 31.
• Electronic reporting: The system allows attorneys to view credited courses, add missing programs, and electronically affirm compliance.
• Sponsor verification: CLE sponsors must verify attendance and report program details directly to the Office of Professional Programs, though attorneys remain responsible for final certification.
• Out-of-state attorneys: Those residing in a jurisdiction without MCLE requirements may file a “No CLE Required” certification form by October 31 following the compliance year.

Key Takeaway

Arkansas attorneys must complete CLE by June 30 and report compliance online by July 31 using the Supreme Court’s MCLE portal, ensuring all sponsor-reported credits appear correctly before certification.