Utah

No — Utah’s MCLE (CLE) rules do not provide a reduced requirement for part-time attorneys; all “active status” attorneys must satisfy the same baseline.

Under Utah’s UCJA Rule 11-604, each active status lawyer must complete 12 hours of Accredited CLE in each compliance cycle (July 1 through June 30), of which at least 6 hours must be “Verified CLE.”

Details:

• Of the 12 required hours, 1 must cover Ethics CLE and 1 must cover Professionalism & Civility CLE.
• The remaining 6

Utah attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours each compliance cycle (July 1 to June 30), including at least 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour of professionalism/civility.

At least 6 of those hours must be Verified (live or interactive) CLE, and no credit carryover is permitted.

Details

• Total credits: 12 annually.
• Specialty credits: At least 1 credit in legal ethics and 1 credit in

If you miss Utah’s CLE deadline, you will incur a $100 late fee and may be administratively suspended if you don’t cure within 30 days. Utah attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours (including 1 ethics and 1 professionalism) by June 30 and file a Certificate of Compliance by July 31.

Utah CLE Deadline & Reporting

• June 30: Deadline to complete required credits.
• July 31: Deadline to file the Certificate of Compliance and pay required fees.

Penalties, Suspension & Cure

• A $100 late fee is automatically assessed for missed credits or late filing.
• After failing to cure within 30 days, the Board may petition the Utah Supreme Court for suspension.
• You may also request a hearing before the Board to dispute noncompliance before suspension is submitted.
• To reinstate, you must complete all deficient CLE hours, pay all fees, and present proof of compliance.

Key Takeaway: In Utah, missing your CLE deadline triggers a $100 late fee, a 30-day opportunity to cure, and possible suspension if the deficiency remains unresolved.

Yes — you can submit (or certify) CLE compliance online in Utah via the Practice Portal and by filing a Certificate of Compliance when needed.

Course providers are responsible for reporting attendance through their Provider Portal within 30 days.

Details:

• Providers of CLE must submit attendance via the Utah MCLE Provider Portal within 30 days after a course.
• Attorneys may

Attorneys in Utah on inactive status are not required to meet any MCLE requirements during that period.

If returning after being inactive for 12 months or more, the attorney must complete a 12-hour accredited CLE requirement by the next June 30 compliance deadline.

Details

• Under UCJA Rule 11-605(a), lawyers on inactive status are not subject to MCLE obligations while inactive.
• Per UCJA Rule

No — Utah does not allow carryover of CLE credits.
The Utah CLE Board’s Attorney FAQ clearly states: “Utah does not allow carry-over credits from previous reporting periods.”

Details & nuances

• Utah attorneys must earn 12 credit hours every compliance year, including 1 ethics hour and 1 professionalism hour.
• The FAQ confirms that all CLE must be earned within the same reporting year — no credits may be carried into future years.
• CLE summaries (e.g. NBI, Lawline) similarly note “carryover credits: attorneys may not carry over credits into the next reporting period.”
• A proposed rule change in 2025 would introduce carryover permissions, but as of now it remains a proposal, not adopted.

Key Takeaway
In Utah, you cannot carry over any CLE credits — you must complete all required credits within the current reporting period.

The CLE reporting deadline in Utah is July 31.

Attorneys must complete their required CLE credits by June 30 and then file a Certificate of Compliance by July 31.

Utah MCLE Compliance & Reporting

• Reporting period: July 1 – June 30
• Completion deadline: June 30 (all required CLE must be

Yes — judges in Utah have judicial continuing education requirements, distinct from the attorney MCLE obligations.

While attorneys must comply with CLE under Rule 11-604 UCJA, Utah law and rules also impose continuing education duties on judges (especially justice court judges) under the Judicial Council and the Code of Judicial Administration.

Details

• Utah Code § 78A-7-205 requires every justice court judge to “meet the continuing education requirements of the

In Utah, CLE credit “counts” when it is approved (accredited) by the Utah Supreme Court Board of MCLE under Rule 11, via both verified/live and elective/self-study activities.

Active attorneys must complete 12 credit hours per year, including at least 1 hour of legal ethics and 1 hour of professionalism.

Qualifying CLE activities

• Verified CLE (Live) — in-person CLE, Remote Group CLE, or verified e-CLE (synchronous, interactive)

No — Utah’s MCLE rules include “waivers and extensions; deferrals” but do not guarantee a right to extension in all cases, leaving relief to the Board’s discretion. Utah’s Rule 11-615 provides for hardship, special circumstances, and deferrals under the MCLE regulation.

Utah MCLE Framework & Deadlines

• The MCLE compliance period runs from July 1 through June 30 annually.
• Lawyers must file a Certificate of Compliance by July 31.
• Late filing after July 31 triggers a $100 late fee.

Waivers, Extensions & Deferrals Authority

• Rule 11-615 covers failure to satisfy MCLE requirements and contemplates waivers, extensions, and deferrals.
• Rule 11-610 and related rules allow “undue hardship and special accreditation” measures.
• The rules do not establish a guaranteed extension mechanism — each request is considered on a case-by-case basis.

What You Should Do

1. Examine Rule 11-615 and 11-610 to understand eligibility for extension/waiver/deferral under hardship.
2. Draft a request describing your hardship or extenuating circumstances and propose a timeline for compliance.
3. Submit the request to the MCLE Board or Director promptly (before or as near to deadline as possible).
4. Continue to earn CLE credits while awaiting a decision, if possible.
5. If granted, follow any adjusted schedule or conditions set by the Board.

Limitations & Considerations

• Relief is discretionary — there is no entitlement to an extension.
• The Board may impose additional requirements or conditions as part of granting relief.
• Requests made late or without compelling justification may be denied.
• Even with granted relief, full compliance ultimately must be achieved to avoid penalties.

Key Takeaway
Utah allows for waiver, extension, or deferral in hardship cases under Rule 11-615, but you must file a timely, thoroughly documented petition — relief is not automatic, and the Board evaluates each case on its merits.

Yes — Utah requires that at least 6 hours of the 12 required CLE credits be “Verified CLE” (live or real-time), which may include in-person instruction.

The remaining 6 hours may be elective (self-study) or verified CLE.

Details

• Active Utah attorneys must complete 12 hours of accredited CLE each year, including 1 hour in ethics and 1 hour in

In Utah, CLE credits begin being recorded as soon as providers submit attendance (within 30 days of the program). However, attorneys may only formally certify their compliance after the reporting period ends (June 30), and must file their Certificate of Compliance by July 31.

Key Details

• Utah’s compliance period runs July 1 through June 30.
• All CLE credits must be earned by June 30.
• Providers are required to submit attendance records to the Board within 30 days after the CLE event.
• The formal reporting window (attorney self-reporting) opens right after June 30 and extends through July 31.
• Attorneys review their transcript in the portal and file a Certificate of Compliance via the MCLE portal.
• Late fees may apply if certification is filed after July 31.

Key Takeaway
In Utah, while CLE credits are submitted and recorded continuously (via providers), you can only formally “report” or certify them after the period ends June 30 — with a self-reporting window open through July 31.

Yes — Utah requires that at least 6 of the 12 annual CLE credits be “live verified” CLE, which may include in-person, remote group, or verified e-CLE (live webcast). The remaining 6 hours may be earned via self-study or elective CLE formats.

Utah CLE Requirements & Format Rules

• Total requirement: 12 accredited CLE hours per compliance cycle (July 1 to June 30).
• Ethics & Professionalism: 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour of professionalism/civility must be included.
• Live “Verified” CLE: At least 6 hours must be “Verified CLE” — i.e. live attendance formats including in-person, remote group, or verified e-CLE.
• Elective / Self-Study Credit: The other 6 hours may be self-study or elective CLE (such as recorded, on-demand formats) subject to accreditation.
• No carryover: Utah does not permit carrying over CLE credits to the next compliance period.

Key Takeaway: Utah requires half of your annual CLE to be “live verified” (in-person, remote group, or verified e-CLE); you may earn the other half through approved self-study or elective formats.

You report CLE credits in Utah by filing a Certificate of Compliance by July 31 each year after completing your required CLE by June 30.
Utah requires active attorneys to complete 12 accredited CLE hours per annual compliance cycle.

Overview of Utah MCLE Reporting

• The reporting cycle runs from July 1 through June 30.
• Attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours, including at least 1 hour in Ethics and 1 hour in Professionalism & Civility (“verified” CLE)—six of the 12 hours must be “verified” (live, remote group, or verified e-CLE).
• CLE providers must submit attendance to the Utah MCLE Board within 30 days of the event.
• Utah does not allow carryover of credits from prior periods.

Steps to Report CLE in Utah

• Complete your 12 CLE hours (with the required Ethics and Professionalism & Civility hours, and ensuring at least six are verified) by June 30.
• Retain certificates, agendas, provider data, and proof of attendance.
• Confirm that CLE providers have submitted attendance via the Provider Portal (within 30 days).
• Log into your Utah Lawyer Practice Portal and access the MCLE compliance section.
• File your Certificate of Compliance by July 31 certifying that you met the CLE requirements, or claim exemption if applicable.
• If some approved credits are missing on your record, submit supporting information (certificates, program details) when filing.
• If you earned credits through Sprout Education, verify that your attendance was reported (where permitted) and confirm those credits appear before submitting your Certificate.

Key Takeaway: In Utah, finish your 12 CLE hours (including required ethics and professionalism) by June 30, and file a Certificate of Compliance by July 31. Sprout Education works to report attendance where permitted, but your duty is to verify and certify compliance.

Yes — you can file your CLE compliance in Utah after the June 30 deadline, but doing so triggers a $100 late-filing fee and may lead to administrative suspension if you remain noncompliant.

Under Utah UCJA Rule 11-614, attorneys must submit a Certificate of Compliance by July 31 (for the preceding June 30 CLE deadline); failure to comply on time leads to a $100 late fee, and further noncompliance can lead to suspension and reinstatement fees.

Detailed Explanation

• The Utah MCLE reporting period runs July 1 through June 30. Lawyers must complete required CLE hours by June

Utah attorneys report CLE by reviewing their transcript via the Practice Portal and filing a Certificate of Compliance by July 31 if hours are missing. Providers and approved sponsors report attendance (often every 30 days), and the State’s MCLE database reflects completed credits.

Key Details:

• CLE must be completed by June 30; Utah’s annual requirement is 12 hours, including 1 ethics hour and 1 professionalism hour.
• Verified credits (live, in-person or verified e-CLE) and elective/self-study credits must be logged; at least 6 hours must be live.
• If the transcript does not reflect all completed hours, the attorney submits a Certificate of Compliance and supporting attendance records by July 31, along with a $10 fee.
• Providers often report attendance within 30 days of course completion.

Key Takeaway: Utah attorneys finalize CLE reporting by July 31 through their Practice Portal via Certificate of Compliance if needed, backed by provider-reported attendance in the MCLE system.

In Utah, attorneys have until July 31 to file their Certificate of Compliance after the June 30 deadline to complete CLE hours. Late filings or failure to complete hours by June 30 will incur a $100 late fee.

Utah CLE Timeline

• June 30: Deadline to finish all required CLE credits.
• July 31: Last day to submit compliance report and Certificate of Compliance.

Penalties & Enforcement

• Attorneys who miss the July 31 filing deadline will be assessed a $100 late fee.
• Reinstatement fees also apply to those administratively suspended under Rule 11-615.

Key Takeaway: In Utah, the grace period for CLE reporting effectively runs through July 31 — giving attorneys a one-month window post-June 30 to file compliance before penalties apply.

Yes — Utah’s MCLE rules provide a few specific exemptions or alternative compliance paths for certain lawyers under Rule 11-616 and the New Lawyer Training Program (NLTP), but exemptions are limited and must be claimed.

Some attorneys on active status but not residing in or practicing Utah, or new admittees with prior practice elsewhere, may be exempt from parts of the NLTP, and there are provisions for inactive status and remote practice qualification.

Details / Exceptions

• Lawyers on active status who reside out of Utah and do not practice Utah law may be exempt from the NLTP

Utah attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours each compliance year (July 1 – June 30). At least 6 of those must be “Verified” (live or interactive) and the 12 must include 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour of professionalism and civility.

Annual CLE Requirements in Utah

• Total requirement: 12 credit hours per year
• Verified (live/interactive) requirement: at least 6 hours
• Ethics requirement: 1 credit hour
• Professionalism & civility requirement: 1 credit hour

Deadline & Certification

• Compliance deadline: June 30
• Reporting (Certificate of Compliance) due: July 31

Carryover & Exemptions

• No carryover of credits into the next compliance cycle
• Attorneys on inactive status are not required to comply
• Newly admitted attorneys’ first compliance cycle is subject to NLTP (New Lawyer Training Program) rules

Key Takeaway: Utah requires 12 CLE hours each year, with half verified, including 1 ethics hour and 1 professionalism hour, and no carryover permitted.