Multi-State Practitioners

You report CLE credits in Rhode Island by logging into the MCLE & Payment for Indigent Defense Services Portal and submitting your credits (Appendices) by June 30.
Rhode Island requires 10 credit hours annually, including 2 in ethics, and compliance is reported on a single annual form via the MCLE portal.

Overview of Rhode Island MCLE Reporting

• The reporting period runs from July 1 through June 30.
• Attorneys must complete 10 CLE credits each year, of which 2 credits must be in ethics/professionalism.
• A new requirement (effective July 1, 2025) also mandates 1 credit in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) each year.
• At least 4 credits must be live or interactive (in-person or live webcast).
• Program sponsors report attendance to the RI MCLE system; attorneys use Appendices D, E, F, and G to submit courses not auto-reported.
• If you miss the June 30 filing, late fees may apply, and noncompliance may lead to removal from the master roll.

Steps to Report CLE in Rhode Island

• Complete your 10 required CLE credits (including 2 ethics and 1 DEI, if applicable) by June 30 of the reporting year.
• Retain your certificates, agendas, provider names, and course materials for at least three years.
• Log into the MCLE & Payment for Indigent Defense Services Portal.
• Use the correct Appendix forms (G for accredited sponsor-reported, D for unaccredited programs, E for authorship, F for teaching) to submit your credits.
• If a program you attended isn’t showing, attach the supporting certificate or syllabus when submitting via the portal.
• Certify your compliance in the portal by June 30.
• If you earned credits through Sprout Education, verify that your attendance was submitted properly—and that any non-auto-reported credits are included when you file.

Key Takeaway: In Rhode Island, attorneys must earn 10 CLE credits (including ethics and soon DEI) by June 30 and file via the MCLE Portal using the Appendices system. Sprout Education supports attendance reporting where allowed, but you must verify your record and certify compliance yourself.

Yes — Iowa attorneys are required to file CLE reports electronically via the Iowa Court Commissions site.

Iowa mandates self-reporting of CLE hours using the state’s online system. ([iowacourts.gov](https://www.iowacourts.gov/opr/attorneys/attorney-practice/attorney-annual-reporting-requirements))

Details:

• Under Iowa’s rules, active attorneys must complete 15 hours of CLE per calendar year (including 1 hour of legal

You report CLE credits in Ohio by verifying that your attendance is submitted by sponsors (within 30 days) and, if not, by adding missing credits yourself via the Ohio Attorney Portal with the appropriate activity codes.
Ohio attorneys are assigned to one of two biennial compliance groups (based on last name) and must complete their CLE hours by December 31 of their compliance year.

Overview of Ohio CLE Reporting

Active attorneys (and corporate counsel registrants) must earn 24 credit hours every two years, including 2.5 hours of professional conduct (ethics) instruction.
Attorneys are permanently grouped by last name: A–L must comply in odd-numbered years; M–Z in even-numbered years.
Sponsors of approved CLE activities are required to report attorney attendance to the Commission on CLE within 30 days after the program.
If a sponsor fails to report your attendance, you may enter the credit yourself through the Attorney Portal using the sponsor’s activity code.
If you take more credits than required, you may carry forward up to 12 general credits (professional conduct credits carry forward only as general hours).
Newly admitted attorneys must complete 12 hours of New Lawyers Training (NLT) during their first biennial period; some of those hours must include professionalism, law office management, client fund management.

Steps to Report CLE in Ohio

• Attend an approved CLE program and obtain the activity code for that program.
• Confirm that the

Oregon does not have a traditional “grace period” after the reporting deadline. Attorneys must complete all CLE credits by midnight on April 30 of their reporting period and certify compliance by May 31 — failure to timely comply results in a $200 fine.

The OSB’s MCLE FAQ states: “If an extension is not granted and the CLE credits are not completed by midnight on April 30th … a $200 fine will be assessed.”

Key Takeaway

In Oregon, attorneys have until April 30 to finish CLE and until May 31 to report compliance — there is no

Wisconsin attorneys report CLE by electronically filing CLE Form 1 (Report of Compliance) via the Wisconsin CLE Reporting portal. The form must be filed by February 1 following the reporting cycle, covering courses completed by January 31.

Key Details:

• The Board of Bar Examiners’ electronic filing system (clereporting.wicourts.gov) is the required reporting channel.
• Lawyers admitted in odd-numbered years file for odd-year cycles, and those admitted in even years for even-year cycles.
• Courses must be finished by January 31 of the filing year.
• Late filing incurs a $100 late fee.
• If additional approved hours are earned after filing, attorneys may request amendment to increase carryover credits.
• For published legal writing credit, attorneys use CLE Form 4, submitting the published work and application to the BBE.

Key Takeaway: In Wisconsin, CLE reporting is conducted via e-filing of CLE Form 1 on the state’s portal by February 1, based on credits completed by January 31 of the same year.

You report CLE credits in North Carolina mostly via sponsor reporting, but you must verify your transcript and self-report certificates if the sponsor does not report within 40 days.
Under new rules effective March 1, 2024, your reporting period is two years (March 1–February 28), and compliance is certified through your State Bar record.

Overview of North Carolina CLE Reporting

The CLE reporting cycle runs from March 1 through February 28 of the second year.
Attorneys must complete 24 CLE hours in each cycle, including 4 hours of ethics/professional responsibility, 1 hour of technology training, and 1 hour of professional well-being.
Up to 12 hours may carry over to the next cycle, but ethics, technology, and well-being credits do not carry over.
Most CLE program sponsors report your attendance to the State Bar within 40 days.
If the sponsor fails to report, you may submit your certificate to the CLE department.

Steps to Report CLE in North Carolina

• Ensure you complete your 24 hours (including the required ethics, tech, and well-being) by

Yes — a law firm can act as an accredited CLE provider if it meets the provider-accreditation requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.
Whether a firm qualifies depends on state rules on provider accreditation (some require “legal organizations,” minimum history of programs, etc.).

Details:

• In New York, “Accredited Provider” status is limited to “legal organizations” whose courses are taught primarily by

CLE recommended for estate planning attorneys focuses on tax law, trusts, probate, ethics, and regulatory compliance. These programs help attorneys provide accurate guidance in planning, asset transfer, and administration while staying compliant with CLE requirements.

What Estate Planning CLE Covers

• Tax law: Federal estate and gift tax updates, income tax planning, and state-specific tax considerations.
• Trusts and probate: Drafting, administering, and litigating trusts and estates.
• Elder law: Long-term care, Medicaid planning, and retirement benefits.
• Ethics: Managing conflicts of interest, fiduciary duties, and client confidentiality in estate planning.
• Business succession: Structuring plans for closely held businesses and family enterprises.

Why It Matters for Estate Planning Attorneys

• Estate planning laws frequently change at federal and state levels, requiring attorneys to remain updated.
• Attorneys must balance tax efficiency with legal compliance and client goals.
• Ethical issues arise often in family dynamics, requiring specialized CLE to ensure competence and compliance.

Provider Support

• Accredited CLE providers, including Sprout Education, offer programs addressing trusts, elder law, Medicaid planning, and ethics to ensure attorneys remain effective in this specialized area of practice.

Key Takeaway: Estate planning attorneys benefit most from CLE focused on tax, trusts, probate, elder law, and ethics — equipping them to guide clients through complex family and financial matters.

Yes — reciprocity rules generally apply to webinars in the same way they apply to other CLE formats, provided that the webinar meets the accrediting jurisdiction’s definition of live or on-demand CLE.

Reciprocity depends on whether the attorney’s home state recognizes credit from the state in which the webinar provider is accredited.

Details

• In most states, reciprocity extends to live interactive webinars, treating them the same as in-person courses if

You report CLE credits in New Hampshire by filing an Affidavit of Compliance through the NHMCLE Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) between June 1 and July 1 each year.
The reporting period runs from June 1 to May 31, and all attorneys must certify their CLE activity for that year or claim an exemption.

Overview of New Hampshire CLE Reporting

Rule 53 requires active New Hampshire attorneys to complete 720 minutes (12 hours) of CLE each reporting year, including at least 120 minutes (2 hours) in ethics, professionalism, malpractice prevention, substance abuse, or attorney-client disputes.
Course sponsors may enter NHBA-CLE programs directly into ART; for non-NHBA courses, attorneys must self-report using the “New Entry” form in ART within 30 days of attendance.
If you find credits missing after initial submission, you may reopen your Affidavit within 30 days (but not later than July 31) to include additional credits.
Attorneys must maintain records of attendance (certificates, course sheets, provider info) for two years after the close of the reporting year.

Steps to Report CLE in New Hampshire

• Complete your 12 hours by May 31, ensuring at least 2 hours are in the

South Carolina does not offer a “grace period” after the March 1 reporting deadline. Attorneys must file their annual CLE compliance report by March 1 or incur penalties under Rule 408.

Reporting Year & Deadline

• Reporting year: March 1 through the last day of February.
• Compliance reports must be submitted by March 1, along with the required fees.

Waivers, Not Extensions

• The Commission may waive or modify obligations in cases of hardship or extenuating circumstances.
• However, the rules explicitly state the Commission has no authority to extend the deadline for compliance reporting or automatic suspension.

Key Takeaway: In South Carolina, the deadline for filing CLE compliance is March 1 with no built-in grace period — only conditional waivers may apply for extraordinary circumstances.

No, there is no single national CLE tracking system. Each state maintains its own system for monitoring attorney CLE compliance, and attorneys must track credits separately for every jurisdiction where they are licensed.

How CLE Tracking Works Today

• State-based systems: Most state bars or MCLE boards require attorneys to report credits through online portals or compliance certificates.
• Self-reporting: Some states place the responsibility fully on attorneys to track and report their hours.
• Provider reporting: In certain jurisdictions, approved CLE providers report completed credits directly to the state on behalf of attorneys.

Challenges for Multi-State Attorneys

• Attorneys licensed in multiple states must manage different deadlines, credit types, and reporting cycles.
• Lack of uniformity increases the risk of missing deadlines or misclassifying credits.
• Multi-state practitioners often use private tracking tools or provider platforms to consolidate their records.

Provider Support

• Sprout Education tracks CLE completion across jurisdictions, helping attorneys manage varying state requirements and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

Key Takeaway: There is no national CLE tracking system; compliance is handled state by state, requiring attorneys to manage reporting individually or through trusted providers.

You can begin having your Indiana CLE credits reported immediately after you attend a qualifying CLE activity. Under Indiana’s rules, CLE sponsors must submit attendance reports to the Commission within 30 days of the course.

You don’t have to wait until the end of your three-year cycle to “report” — attendance reporting is rolling and continuous. Sprout Education (or any CLE provider) should report your earned credits promptly so they appear on your official record well before your compliance deadline.

Key Details

• Indiana operates on a three-year compliance period, with at least 36 CLE hours required.
• Sponsors must submit

In Texas, attorneys have a built-in “grace period” running through the end of their birth month to complete and report CLE without penalty. The compliance year for each attorney ends on the last day of the month before their birth month, and the grace period is until the last day of the birth month.

Texas CLE Grace Period Details

• Compliance deadline and reporting: last day of your birth month each year.
• The “grace period” allows completion and reporting of any remaining CLE hours by the end of that same birth month.
• After the grace period ends, noncompliance fees apply and a formal noncompliance notice may issue.

Consequences After Grace Period

• A late compliance fee is required if you report after the grace period.
• If noncompliance is not cured within specified months beyond your birth month, the attorney may be suspended.

Key Takeaway: In Texas, the grace period is built into your compliance year — you may complete and report CLE through the last day of your birth month without penalty; missing that window triggers noncompliance procedures.

It depends on your jurisdiction — in some states yes, pro bono legal work can count toward CLE credit under specified conditions, while in many others it is expressly excluded.
Where permitted, the jurisdiction will typically impose eligibility rules (which pro bono providers qualify, how many hours convert to credit, caps per period, and documentation requirements).

Details:

• In New York, you may earn 1 CLE credit hour for every 2 hours (120 minutes) of eligible pro bono legal service, up to 10 pro bono

Maryland does not currently require attorneys to complete or report CLE credits. Mandatory MCLE has not been adopted.

You do not report CLE credits in Michigan because the state does not currently mandate continuing legal education or CLE reporting.
Michigan attorneys are not required by rule to certify CLE, though CLE may be useful for multi-state compliance or professional development.

Overview of Michigan CLE Status

Michigan is one of the states without a mandatory CLE requirement for attorneys. Some specialty areas (e.g. indigent defense) require CLE under specific statutory or administrative schemes, with reporting via the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) using CE Broker.

Steps (If You Have to Report for a Specific Program)

• Register for a free CE Broker account and link it to Michigan’s reporting

In Oregon, you cannot formally “report” your CLE compliance until after your reporting period ends. Credits must be earned by April 30, and you have until May 31 to submit your report.

During the year, credits you earn are recorded (by providers to your transcript), but your own submission (certification) only becomes available after April 30.

Key Details

• Oregon attorneys must complete 45 CLE credit hours over a three-year period.
• All credits must be completed by

You report CLE credits in Oklahoma by submitting an Annual Report of Compliance to the Oklahoma MCLE Commission by February 15, after completing your required credits during the prior calendar year.
Most attorneys do not self-report because approved providers must report your attendance within 30 days; you only need to report if credits are missing or you claim an exemption.

Overview of Oklahoma MCLE Reporting

• Oklahoma attorneys must complete 12 approved CLE credits each calendar year, including 2 hours in legal ethics and professionalism.
• The compliance period runs from January 1 to December 31.
• Providers are required to report attorney attendance within 30 days (or by January 10 of the following year, whichever is earlier).
• For members whose transcripts already show compliance (or exemption), no formal report is required.
• If your record is deficient or you claim exemption, you must file a Report of Compliance by February 15.
• Late or noncompliance may trigger additional fees, orders to show cause, suspension, or reinstatement procedures.

Steps to Report CLE in Oklahoma

• Complete your 12 required credits (with 2 ethics) by December 31.
• Confirm that approved providers have submitted your attendance to the MCLE Commission.
• Review your transcript via MyOKBar / OKMCLE to check compliance status.
• If some credits are missing or you are exempt, file your Report of Compliance by February 15 in the form prescribed by MCLEC.
• If audited, preserve certificates, course titles, provider data, and proof of attendance.
• If you earned credits via Sprout Education, ensure those credits are approved under Oklahoma rules and confirm that our provider reporting (where permitted) appeared in your transcript—if not, use the Report of Compliance to include them.

Key Takeaway: In Oklahoma, you don’t usually self-report because providers handle attendance submissions. Only attorneys with missing credit or claiming exemption must file a Report of Compliance by February 15. Sprout Education ensures attendance is accurately recorded where permitted, but you must verify your transcript and file when needed.

CLE reporting in Kansas is handled primarily by providers, not attorneys. Providers must electronically report attendance within 30 days of the program via the Kansas CLE attendance portal; attorneys review and confirm via the annual transcript notice.

Key Details:

• For provider-approved live or online programs, providers are required to submit attendance through the Kansas CLE system no later than 30 days after the course.
• Individual attorneys do not normally self-report attendance for provider-approved programs.
• Kansas CLE issues an annual transcript notice to attorneys; attorneys have 30 days to dispute any discrepancies.
• CLE must be completed by June 30 of each year; providers must post attendance by July 31 to count toward that year’s credits.

Key Takeaway: In Kansas, reporting is provider-driven via an online attendance portal; attorneys rely on the annual transcript notice to confirm compliance.