As an attorney practicing in Georgia, December 31st marks a crucial date on your calendar. With the Georgia Continuing Legal Education deadline just around the corner, it’s time to ensure you’ve completed all the necessary credits to maintain your license and stay in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
We understand that your time is valuable. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate Georgia’s CLE requirements smoothly.
What Are My Deadlines and Credit Requirements?
If you’re practicing law in GA, you need to complete 12 CLE credits per calendar year. At least 1 of those credits must be in Ethics, 1 must be in Professionalism, and at least 3 hours in Trial Skills (only for attorneys who try cases in Georgia).
You have until December 31st to complete your CLEs, and reporting must be done by January 31st (SproutEd handles the reporting for you).
What Types of CLE Courses Are Accepted in Georgia?
All 12 credits can be On-Demand or Live Webinar courses.
How SproutEd Can Help You Stay Compliant
At SproutEd, we simplify your path to meeting Georgia’s CLE requirements. With our wide selection of courses across numerous practice areas, you can easily find the content you need to not only stay compliant but also enhance your legal expertise.
Consider our Unlimited CLE Membership or our Georgia CLE Membership. Both membership options offer the flexibility to take as many courses as you need throughout the year at a fixed price. This option is especially beneficial for attorneys who want to stay ahead without the stress of tracking individual course costs. Plus, SproutEd reports your credits for you so you can focus on what’s most important – learning!
GA CLE FAQs
How do I report my CLE credits?
SproutEd Reports your attendance and credit to the State Bar of Georgia’s Commission on Continuing Legal Competency (CCLC) within 30 days of each course.
At the end of each year the CCLC will send an Annual Report to all Georgia attorneys containing a record of all CLE attendance. Attorneys have until January 31st to submit any corrections of the CCLC.
Can I carry over extra CLE credits?
The following credits can be carried over in to the next reporting period:
- 12 General
- 2 Ethics
- 2 Professionalism
- 3 Trial Skills
What are the consequences of not completing my CLE in time?
If an attorney remains in noncompliance, the Supreme Court of Georgia will be notified so that it may enter any order it deems appropriate including suspension from the practice of law until, as a minimum, the deficiency is corrected, all penalty fees are paid, and a reinstatement fee is paid.
What if I’m New to Practicing in Georgia?
Newly admitted attorneys must complete the State Bar of Georgia Transition Into Law Practice Program (TILLP) by December 31st of the first full calendar year after they are admitted. Completion of the TILLP satisfies the Georgia CLE requirements for both the year of admission and the following year.
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