As an attorney practicing in Louisiana, December 31st marks a crucial date on your calendar. With the Louisiana 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 Louisiana State Bar.
We understand that your time is valuable. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate Louisiana’s CLE requirements smoothly.
What Are My Deadlines and Credit Requirements?
If you’re practicing law in LA, you need to complete 12.5 CLE credits per calendar year. At least 1 of those credits must be in Ethics. At least 1 of those credits must be in Professionalism.
You have until December 31st to complete your CLEs, and until January 31st to report them (SproutEd handles the reporting for you).
What Types of CLE Courses Are Accepted in Louisiana?
4 credits can be On-Demand or Live Webinar courses, at least 8.5 credit must be Live In-Person courses.
How SproutEd Can Help You Stay Compliant
At SproutEd, we simplify your path to meeting Louisiana’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 Louisiana 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!
LA CLE FAQs
How do I report my CLE credits?
SproutEd Reports your attendance and credit to the Louisiana State Bar Association MCLE Committee within 30 days of course completion.
In December of each year, the MCLE Committee sends each attorney a preliminary compliance report. If the report is accurate, no further action is required. If the report is inaccurate, the attorney must submit the MCLE Committee any outstanding records of compliance. If the report is accurate, but deficient, the attorney must complete all remaining CLE requirements by December 31st.
Can I carry over extra CLE credits?
8 credits may be carried over to the next reporting period, except credits in Ethics.
What are the consequences of not completing my CLE in time?
If the attorney does not complete the CLE requirements or get an exemption, the state supreme court may deem the attorney ineligible to practice law. The attorney may apply for review of any adverse decision by the state supreme court. Read more here.
What if I’m New to Practicing in Louisiana?
Total Credits: 12.5 credit hours per year:
- At least 8 hours in the following topics
- Ethics
- Professionalism
- Law Office Management
Ready to get started? Explore our Louisiana CLE Membership today!
