Navigating June 2025 CLE Deadlines for Attorneys

June is a crucial month for attorneys, with 13 states setting their Continuing Legal Education deadlines. Each state has its own set of rules for CLE credits and carry-over policies, making compliance a challenge. This guide offers a state-by-state breakdown to ensure you meet your obligations.

June 2025 CLE Deadlines by State

Arizona

Arizona attorneys must complete 15 CLE credits each year, including at least 3 hours in Ethics. All 15 credits can be earned through Live Webinar or On-Demand courses. Attorneys can carry over up to 15 credits into the next reporting period, including 3 Ethics credits.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: September 15, 2025
Credit Requirements: 15 credit hours per year (At least 3 hours in Ethics)
Credit Format: All 15 credits may be taken as Live Webinar or On-Demand
Carryover Credit: 15 credits may be carried over into the next reporting period, including 3 in Ethics

Arizona CLE Membership
State Bar of Arizona

Arkansas

Attorneys in Arkansas are required to complete 12 CLE credits annually, with a minimum of 1 Ethics credit. They may earn all credits through Live Webinar or On-Demand courses. Additionally, up to 12 credits, including the Ethics credit, can be carried over into the following compliance period.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 12 credit hours per year (At least 1 hour in Ethics)
Credit Format: All 12 credits may be taken as Live Webinar or On-Demand
Carryover Credit: 12 credits may be carried over into the next reporting period, including 1 in Ethics

Arkansas CLE Membership
Arkansas Bar Association

Illinois

Illinois attorneys must complete 30 CLE credits every two years, with specific requirements in Diversity and Inclusion and Mental Health and Substance Abuse. A minimum of 1 credit in Diversity and Inclusion and 1 credit in Mental Health and Substance Abuse are mandatory. All credits can be earned through On-Demand or Live Webinar courses.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 15, 2025
Credit Requirements: 30 credit hours, every two years (at least 1 credit in Diversity and Inclusion, and at least 1 credit in Mental Health and Substance Abuse)
Credit Format: All 30 credits can be On-Demand or Live Webinar courses
Carryover Credit: Up to 10 credits may be carried over to the next reporting period, including Professional Responsibility. Attorneys must add carryover credits to their transcripts on their My MCLE profile for them to be applied to their MCLE requirements.

Illinois CLE Membership
Illinois State Bar Association

Kansas

Kansas attorneys are required to complete 12 CLE credits annually, including 2 credits in Ethics. Attorneys have the option to earn all credits via Live Webinar or On-Demand courses. Additionally, up to 10 credits may be carried over to the next compliance period, though Ethics credits cannot be carried over.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 12 credit hours per year (at least 2 hours in Ethics)
Credit Format: All credits may be taken as Live Webinar or On-Demand
Carryover Credit: 10 credit hours may be carried over into the next reporting period, except Ethics Credits which may not be carried over

Kansas CLE Membership
Kansas Bar Association

Kentucky

Kentucky attorneys must complete 12 CLE credits each year, including at least 2 credits in Ethics. All credits can be earned through On-Demand or Live Webinar courses, offering flexibility in how they meet their requirements. Attorneys are allowed to carry over up to 24 credits into the following two reporting periods, with up to 4 of those credits being in Ethics.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 12 credit hours every year (at least 2 hours in Ethics)
Credit Format: All 12 credits can be On-Demand or Live Webinar courses
Carryover Credit: 24 Credits may be carried over into the following two reporting periods including up to 4 in Ethics

Kentucky CLE Membership
Kentucky Bar Association

Minnesota

Minnesota attorneys are required to complete 45 CLE credits every three years. Among those, they must fulfill specific requirements: at least 3 credits in Ethics, 2 credits in Elimination of Bias, and 1 credit in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder. Attorneys can earn all 45 credits through Live Webinar courses, with 30 of those credits eligible for On-Demand options.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: August 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 45 credit hours every 3 years (at least 3 hours in Ethics, 2 hours in Elimination of Bias, and at least 1 hour in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder)
Credit Format: All 45 credits can be Live Webinar courses, 30 of these credits may be taken as On-Demand courses
Carryover Credit: No credits may be carried over to the next reporting period

Minnesota CLE Membership
Minnesota State Bar Association

Missouri

Missouri attorneys are required to complete 15 CLE credits annually, with a minimum of 1 credit dedicated to Elimination of Bias. All 15 credits can be earned through Live Webcast courses, with up to 6 credits available through On-Demand options. Attorneys can also carry over Live Webcast credits to the following year.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 15 credit hours per year (at least 1 hour in Elimination of Bias)
Credit Format: All 15 credits can be from Live Webcast courses, 6 credits may be On Demand courses
Carryover Credit: All Live Webcast credits may be carried over to the next reporting period

Missouri CLE Membership
The Missouri Bar

New Hampshire

New Hampshire attorneys are required to complete 12 CLE credits each year, including a minimum of 2 credits in Ethics. Attorneys can earn all 12 credits through On-Demand or Live Webcast courses. Up to 12 general credits, including 2 Ethics credits, can be carried over into the next reporting period.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 1, 2025
Credit Requirements: 12 credit hours per year (at least 2 hours in Ethics)
Credit Format: All 12 credits can be On-Demand or Live Webcast courses
Carryover Credit: 12 General credits, including 2 in Ethics can be carried over into the next reporting period

New Hampshire CLE Membership
New Hampshire Bar Association

North Dakota

North Dakota attorneys are required to complete 36 CLE credits every 3 years, with a minimum of 3 credits dedicated to Ethics. New attorneys must complete a 6-hour Professionalism course in place of the Ethics credits. All 36 credits may be earned through Live Webcasts, with up to 24 of them available through On-Demand courses.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 36 credit hours every 3 years (at least 3 hours in Ethics)
Credit Format: 36 credits can be from Live Webcasts, 24 of those credits can be from On-Demand courses
Carryover Credit: 15 credits may be carried over into the next reporting period, excluding Ethics

North Dakota CLE Membership
State Bar Association of North Dakota

Rhode Island

Rhode Island attorneys are required to complete 10 CLE credits each year, including a minimum of 2 hours focused on Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse. All credits can be earned through Live Webcasts, with up to 6 credits available through On-Demand courses.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: June 30, 2025
Credit Requirements: 10 credit hours per year (at least 2 hours in Ethics, Professionalism or Substance Abuse)
Credit Format: All 10 credits can be from Live Webcasts, 6 may be from On Demand courses
Carryover Credit: 10 Live Webcast credits can be carried forward to the next reporting period

Rhode Island CLE Membership
Rhode Island Bar Association

Utah

Utah attorneys are required to complete 12 CLE credits annually, with at least 1 credit in Ethics and 1 in Professionalism. All credits can be earned through Live Webcasts, with up to 6 credits available through On-Demand courses.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 12 credit hours per year (at least 1 hour in Ethics, at least 1 hour in Professionalism)
Credit Format: All 12 credits can be from Live Webcasts, 6 can be from On Demand courses
Carryover Credit: No credits may be carried over into the next reporting period

Utah CLE Membership
Utah State Bar

Vermont

Vermont attorneys are required to complete 24 CLE credits over a two-year period. This includes at least 2 hours in Ethics, 1 hour in Attorney Wellness, 1 hour in Diversity and Inclusion, and 12 hours through either Moderated or Non-Moderated Interactive Programming.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 1, 2025
Credit Requirements: 24 credit hours every 2 years (at least 2 hours in Ethics, at least 1 hour in Attorney Wellness, at least 1 hour in Diversity and Inclusion, and at least 12 hours by Moderated Programming or Non-Moderated Programming with Interactivity as a Key Component)
Credit Format: All 24 credits can be from Live Webcasts or On Demand courses and can be taken on SproutEd. Live Webcasts are considered Moderated Programming. SproutEd’s On Demand Courses are Non-Moderated Programming with interactivity as a key component.
Carryover Credit: Credits may be carried over from the second year of an attorney’s reporting period

Vermont CLE Membership
Vermont Bar Association

West Virginia

West Virginia attorneys must fulfill a total of 24 CLE credits every two years. This includes a requirement of 3 credits in areas such as Ethics, Office Management, Substance Abuse, or Elimination of Bias.

CLE Deadline: June 30, 2025
Reporting Deadline: July 31, 2025
Credit Requirements: 24 credit hours every two years (at least 3 credits in Ethics, Office Management, Substance Abuse or Elimination of Bias)
Credit Format: All 24 credits can be from Live Webcasts, 12 can be from On-Demand courses
Carryover Credit: 6 credits may be carried into the next reporting period, excluding Ethics

West Virginia CLE Membership
The West Virginia State Bar