Idaho

Yes — Idaho allows a limited number of exemptions from CLE upon showing special circumstances, disability, or full-time military service, but not blanket exemptions by age or office.

Under Idaho Bar Commission Rules, the Executive Director may grant exemptions (total or partial) for undue hardship, disability, or military service if the attorney does not practice law in Idaho.

Details / Exceptions

• Undue hardship / special circumstances: The Executive Director may exempt all or part of the CLE requirement

Yes – Idaho attorneys can submit CLE attendance and credits online through the Idaho State Bar’s MCLE reporting portal.
The online system allows attorneys to report attendance, verify compliance status, and manage CLE records electronically throughout the reporting cycle.

• Idaho attorneys must complete 30 CLE hours every three years, including at least 3 hours of legal ethics.
• CLE credits can be submitted online using the MCLE Attendance Form available through the attorney’s ISB Dashboard.
• The Idaho State Bar generates a Certificate of Compliance once all attendance records have been entered online; this certificate must be confirmed or corrected by February 1 following the compliance period.
• Attorneys can view, add, and verify attendance records at any time, eliminating the need for separate paper submissions.
• If an attorney identifies missing or incorrect credits, they can upload attendance documentation or contact the MCLE Department for correction through the same portal.

Key Takeaway
Yes – Idaho allows attorneys to submit and manage CLE credits entirely online via the State Bar’s MCLE reporting system, with final certification due by February 1 of the year following the compliance period.

Inactive members in Idaho are not required to meet the MCLE credit requirement during their inactive status.

Inactive status allows an attorney to retain Bar membership without fulfilling CLE, provided they do not practice law in Idaho.

Details:

• Inactive members are exempt from mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) that active or house counsel members must

Idaho attorneys must complete 30 CLE credit hours every three years. That total includes at least 3 hours in legal ethics.

Compliance Cycle & Deadlines

• Cycle length: 3 years
• Deadline to complete credits: December 31 of the final year
• Reporting deadline: February 1 following the compliance year

Credit Composition & Limits

• Total required: 30 credits
• Ethics requirement: 3 credits
• Self-study limit: up to 15 credits may be self-study
• No carryover: credits must apply to the cycle in which they are earned

New Admittee Rules

• New attorneys must complete 10 New Admittee-approved (NAC) credits within their first year, including Idaho law, ethics, procedure, and community property

Key Takeaway: Idaho requires 30 CLE hours every 3 years, including 3 ethics credits, with a maximum of 15 self-study hours and no carryovers.

Yes — Idaho requires attorneys to complete at least 15 CLE credit hours through live or interactive formats, which can include in-person attendance, live webcasts, or teleconferences.
In-person participation is not strictly required, but live or synchronous learning is mandatory for half of each reporting cycle’s CLE hours.

Idaho CLE Requirements

• Total requirement: 30 CLE credits every 3-year reporting period
• Ethics requirement: 3 of the 30 hours must be in ethics or professional responsibility
• Reporting deadline: February 1 following the end of the reporting period

Format Rules & Limits

• Live requirement: At least 15 hours must be earned through live or interactive programs — in-person, live webcasts, or teleconferences where real-time interaction with the presenter is possible
• Self-study limit: No more than 15 hours per cycle may come from on-demand or recorded programs without interactive components
• Live definition: Programs qualify as “live” if three or more participants attend simultaneously and have access to the presenter or a qualified moderator for discussion or questions

Key Takeaway

Yes — Idaho mandates that at least 15 of the 30 required CLE hours every three years must be completed through live or interactive formats. In-person participation qualifies, but attorneys can also meet this requirement through approved live webcasts or teleconferences.

Attorneys in Idaho report CLE compliance by completing and submitting an MCLE Certificate of Compliance to the Idaho State Bar by February 1 following the December 31 compliance deadline. The form requires attorneys to list all completed CLE activities and certify that they meet the state’s minimum requirements.

Idaho CLE Reporting Format

• Completion deadline: All CLE credits must be earned by December 31 of the final year in the three-year reporting period.
• Reporting deadline: Attorneys must submit the MCLE Certificate of Compliance to the Idaho State Bar by February 1.
• Manual reporting: The Certificate is not prepopulated — attorneys must enter each completed course, including program title, sponsor, location, and credit hours.
• Verification: CLE providers may submit attendance lists directly to the Bar, but the attorney’s signed Certificate is the official record of compliance.
• Retention: Attorneys must keep their certificates of attendance and course documentation for at least four years in case of audit.

Key Takeaway

Idaho attorneys must manually report all CLE activities on the Certificate of Compliance and submit it to the Idaho State Bar by February 1 following the reporting cycle. The form is not prepopulated — attorneys are responsible for accurately listing and certifying all completed courses.

Idaho allows attorneys to request an extension from January 1 through March 1 to complete CLE after the December 31 deadline. This is not a free grace period but requires a $100 extension fee or written request.

Idaho CLE Deadlines & Extension Window

• December 31: Final date to complete annual CLE credits.
• February 1: Deadline to submit Certificate of Compliance.
• March 1: Last date to cure deficiencies if an extension is granted and fee is paid.

Penalties & Noncompliance

• Attorneys who fail to comply or request an extension may be deemed noncompliant.
• Noncompliance can result in referral for suspension until CLE credits are completed and fees are paid.

Key Takeaway: Idaho does not provide a free grace period, but attorneys may extend until March 1 by paying a $100 fee or making a written request, ensuring compliance is maintained.

Yes — Idaho requires a minimum number of live or interactive credits.
Of the 30 total MCLE hours in each three-year reporting period, no more than 15 may be from self-study or recorded courses.

Under Idaho Bar Commission rules and MCLE policy:

• A CLE activity is considered “self-study” (recorded/on-demand) unless (a) three or more participants attend live and (b) the

Idaho attorneys must complete 30 accredited CLE credit hours every three years, including at least 3 hours in ethics.
At least 15 credits must be earned through live webinar or in-person courses, and no more than 15 hours may come from self-study or on-demand online programs.

Details

• Reporting cycle: 3 years, ending December 31
• Ethics requirement: Minimum 3 ethics credits per cycle
• Live requirement: At least 15 hours must come from live, interactive programs (in-person, live webcast, or teleconference)
• Self-study cap: No more than 15 credits may be earned through self-study or on-demand formats
• New admittee requirement: Within one year of admission, new attorneys must complete 10 New Admittee Credit (NAC) approved credits, which count toward the 30-hour total
• Carryover: Excess CLE credits do not carry into the next reporting period
• Certification deadline: Attorneys must certify compliance by February 1 following the end of their reporting year

Key Takeaway

Idaho attorneys must complete 30 CLE hours every 3 years — at least 15 must be live (in-person or interactive webinars) and at least 3 must be in ethics, with the remaining 15 allowed through self-study or on-demand programs.

You may begin reporting CLE credits in Idaho when your three-year compliance period ends (December 31), since the MCLE Certification form becomes available afterward.
Attorneys must complete all required credits by December 31 and then submit a Certificate of Compliance by February 1 of the following year.

Key Details

• Idaho’s reporting periods are three years, and attorneys must complete 30 CLE credits (including 3 in ethics) during each period.
• All credits must be earned by December 31 of the final year of your cycle.
• After the period ends, the MCLE Certification (reporting) window opens, and the deadline for filing is February 1.
• Attorneys cannot file compliance before December 31.
• Providers are responsible for reporting attendance, but you must verify that all credited hours appear on your record before certification.
• If necessary, attorneys may request an extension (until March 1) to complete credits from the prior period, with a $100 fee.
• If you completed CLE via Sprout Education, ensure those credits are submitted and properly recorded before you file your Certificate of Compliance.

Key Takeaway: In Idaho, you can report CLE compliance only after your three-year period ends on December 31, with the certification window open until February 1 (or March 1 with extension).

No — Idaho’s CLE (MCLE) rules do not provide a separate or reduced requirement for part-time attorneys; all “Active” attorneys must meet the same baseline.

Idaho Bar Commission Rule 402(a) requires Active and House Counsel members to complete 30 credit hours of approved CLE in every three-year reporting period, of which at least 3 must be in legal ethics or professional responsibility.

Details:

• Up to 15 of the 30 credit hours may come from self-study (on-demand) programs; the rest must come from approved live or

Yes — Idaho allows late CLE reporting in the form of an extension to cure deficiencies, but only through March 1 with payment of a late extension fee. After that cure window, noncompliance procedures may result in cancellation of your license.

Here’s how it works in Idaho under the Idaho Bar Commission Rules (I.B.C.R.) and MCLE policy:

• Attorneys who miss the certification deadline (February 1) may obtain an extension until March 1 by paying an MCLE extension fee

The CLE reporting deadline in Idaho is February 1 following the compliance period.

Idaho attorneys must complete 30 approved credits by December 31 of their three-year period and then submit their Certificate of Compliance by February 1.

Idaho CLE Reporting Rules

• Completion Deadline: December 31 at end of reporting period (30 total credits required)
• Reporting

Yes — in Idaho you can request a short extension (January 1 through March 1) to complete CLE for a just-ended reporting period by paying a $100 extension fee.

The Idaho State Bar’s “Resources for Additional Credits” page confirms that extension rights are allowed through March 1, for credits earned after December 31 but before March 1, subject to the fee.

Details & Conditions

• Idaho attorneys normally must submit their Certificate of Compliance by February 1 following the end of

No — judges in Idaho do not have a separate CLE regime; they fall under the same MCLE rules that govern all active Idaho attorneys.

Idaho Bar Commission Rule 402 requires each active and house counsel member to complete 30 accredited CLE credits every three years (including 3 in ethics).

That rule makes no special carve-out for judges or judicial officers, meaning judicial education must be satisfied under the same

You report CLE credits in Idaho by submitting a Certificate of Compliance to the Idaho State Bar at the end of your three-year MCLE period, certifying that you have met the required credit hours.
Idaho requires attorneys to complete 30 accredited hours—including at least 3 in ethics—within each reporting period.

Overview of Idaho MCLE Reporting

The reporting cycle spans three years.
You must complete 30 accredited CLE hours during that period; no more than 15 may be self-study.
At the close of the period (by December 31 of the final year), attorneys file a Certificate of Compliance by February 1.
If your attendance records in the Bar’s public database are incomplete or incorrect, you may request adjustments or submit self-verification to align your records.

Steps to Report CLE in Idaho

• Complete your 30 CLE hours (including the required 3 ethics hours) by December 31 of the final

In Idaho, eligible CLE credit includes live and on-demand courses, ethics programs, teaching or presentations, committee work, writing legal articles, and approved out-of-state programs, as long as they satisfy Idaho’s accreditation rules.

These activities must comply with Idaho Bar Commission MCLE rules—including standards for content, provider accreditation, credit rounding, and reporting.

Details

• Idaho attorneys must complete 30 Idaho-approved MCLE credits every 3 years, including at least 3 credits in ethics.

No — Idaho does not permit carryover of CLE credits into a subsequent reporting period.

The Idaho State Bar’s MCLE FAQ states that “Idaho does NOT allow MCLE credit hours to be carried over from one compliance period to the next.”

Details & nuances

• The Idaho Bar’s Commission Rules (Rule 402) set a strict three-year reporting period requiring 30

If you miss Idaho’s CLE deadline, your certificate of compliance becomes delinquent and may be subject to inquiry or review by the Executive Director. Idaho attorneys must complete 30 CLE credits (including 3 ethics) over a three-year reporting period; credits must be earned by December 31, and a Certificate of Compliance must be submitted by February 1 following the period.

Idaho CLE Deadline & Reporting Requirements

• December 31: Deadline to earn all required credits for your three-year reporting period.
• February 1: Deadline to submit your Certificate of Compliance to the Idaho State Bar.

Noncompliance Process & Consequences

• The Executive Director may randomly review up to 10% of submitted compliance certificates.
• An attorney may request an exemption for hardship, disability, or military service by filing a request at least 60 days before the end of the reporting period.
• Failure to submit or properly certify may lead to license cancellation or suspension unless reinstated under Idaho Bar Commission Rule 305.

Key Takeaway: In Idaho, missing the December 31 CLE earning deadline or the February 1 reporting deadline risks noncompliance review, possible cancellation or suspension unless remedied or excused under Rule 305.