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Are any attorneys exempt from CLE in Georgia?

Yes — Georgia provides at least one explicit exemption: attorneys aged 70 or older are exempt from the CLE requirement.

The Georgia CLE rules state that active attorneys who are 70 years of age or older are exempt from the CLE requirement. Additional exemptions (e.g. certain public officers) may be available via application or statute.

Details / Exceptions

  • Age Exemption: Attorneys who are 70 years of age or older are exempt from the CLE requirement.
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Can I request an extension for CLE reporting in Georgia?

Yes — you can request extra time in Georgia via a late-fee extension process after missing the initial reporting deadline, but it’s not a free or indefinite extension and carries penalties.

Georgia requires attorneys to complete CLE by December 31 and report by January 31; if you miss that, you may pay a $100 late fee to extend compliance until September 30, and after that additional penalties (e.g. a further $150) apply. (CLE blog)

Details & Caveats

  • Under Georgia procedures (as reported by CLE providers), missing the March 31 extended compliance date
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What are the CLE requirements for inactive attorneys in Georgia?

Members whose status is inactive for the entire calendar year in Georgia are exempt from the annual CLE requirement.

If a member is reinstated to active status, they must complete all CLE obligations due for that year before they resume full privileges.

Details:

  • A Georgia attorney must stay in inactive status for the entire year to qualify for exemption from CLE.
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Can I submit CLE credits online in Georgia?

Yes — Georgia attorneys can submit (or correct) CLE credits online via “My CLE” through the State Bar / CLE Commission portal.

Attorneys are required to review and attest their CLE hours annually using the online system.

Details:

  • Each January attorneys receive an Annual Report of their CLE credits earned for the prior year; if no corrections are
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