Vermont

Yes — Vermont permits carryover of CLE credits, but only those earned in the second year of a biennial cycle.
Under Vermont’s MCLE Rules, credits earned in Year 2 that exceed the required total may roll into the next cycle; credits from Year 1 may not carry over.

Details & nuances

• Vermont’s “Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education” do not explicitly state the carryover rule in the published text, but Vermont CLE policy summaries confirm: “Credits may be carried over from the second year of an attorney’s reporting period.”
• Vermont requires 24 credit hours every two years, including at least 2 ethics, 1 wellness, and 1 diversity & inclusion credit.
• The carryover only applies to credits earned in the second year (i.e. after satisfying the first year’s requirement).
• Vermont Bar Association’s CLE tracking and policy pages mention the carryover practice via their CLE tracking tools.

Key Takeaway
Vermont allows carryover only for excess CLE earned in the second year of a two-year cycle — first-year credits never carry forward.

Vermont allows a grace period until November 15 for attorneys who miss the June 30 CLE deadline, during which they must complete a Makeup Plan and file proof of compliance.

Vermont CLE Deadlines & Grace Period

• June 30: Deadline to complete required credits and certify compliance.
• November 15: Final date to complete the approved Makeup Plan and submit certification.

Makeup Plan & Suspension Risk

• If you miss the June 30 deadline, you must submit a Makeup Plan and pay a $50 plan fee.
• You must complete the deficiency and file certification by November 15.
• Failure to comply by November 15 may lead to administrative suspension until full compliance is shown.

Key Takeaway: Vermont gives attorneys until November 15 to cure CLE deficiencies under a Makeup Plan — that is the functional grace window beyond the standard reporting deadline.

Yes — Vermont requires that most CLE credits be earned through live or interactive formats. Attorneys must complete 24 CLE hours every two years, of which at least 18 must be from moderated or interactive programming (in person, webcast, teleseminar); only up to 6 may be non-moderated/self-study.

Vermont CLE Format Requirements

• Total requirement: 24 credit hours every two years, including 2 in ethics, 1 in attorney wellness, and 1 in diversity & inclusion.
• Live/interactive minimum: At least 18 hours must be “moderated programming or non-moderated programming with interactivity as a key component” (this includes in-person, live webinars, teleseminars).
• Non-interactive cap: Up to 6 hours may be non-moderated programming without interactivity (i.e. pure self-study).
• First-year attorneys: Of the 15 CLE hours required for new admittees, at least 9 must be from moderated or interactive formats.

Key Takeaway: In Vermont, attorneys cannot satisfy the majority of CLE by pure self-study — at least 18 of 24 hours must be earned via live or interactive formats (which include in-person or live webcast).

Vermont attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours every two years, including 2 hours in ethics, 1 hour in attorney wellness, and 1 hour in diversity & inclusion.

In their first year, newly admitted Vermont lawyers also must complete 15 credits in Vermont practice & procedure by the end of that year (some may be counted toward the general 24-hour requirement).

Details

• Reporting period: 2 years, ending June 30.
• Specialty credits: 2 hours in ethics; 1 hour in wellness; 1 hour in

In Vermont, attorneys earn CLE credit through Board-approved educational programming, writing, service, and self-study under Vermont’s MCLE rules.

The requirement is 24 credit hours every two years, including mandated hours in ethics, wellness, and diversity/inclusion, and a required portion must be “moderated” (interactive) programming.

Qualifying CLE activities

• Attendance at moderated programming — in-person, live webinars, teleconferences, or other courses

Vermont attorneys self-report CLE by certifying compliance via an online CLE Compliance Form (or licensing renewal statement) by July 1 following the June 30 deadline. Providers submit attendance to the MCLE Board, but attorneys are responsible for ensuring their compliance is certified.

Key Details:

• The CLE period is two years, ending June 30; Vermont attorneys must complete 24 credit hours (including 2 ethics, 1 attorney wellness, 1 diversity & inclusion).
• Reporting is done by certification to the Board—not submission of individual certificates—attorneys check or certify via the licensing/Attorney Portal.
• The Board notifies attorneys before June 1 of the reporting period to complete and certify the CLE requirement or submit a makeup plan.
• Excess credits earned in the second year of a period may carry over to the next period.

Key Takeaway: In Vermont, attorneys certify their CLE compliance (24 credits over 2 years) via a compliance form by July 1 following the June 30 cutoff, while providers report attendance to the CLE Board.

Vermont attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours every two years. That includes at least 2 hours in legal ethics, 1 in attorney wellness, and 1 in diversity and inclusion.

Biennial CLE Requirements in Vermont

• Total requirement: 24 credit hours per two-year period
• Ethics requirement: at least 2 hours
• Attorney wellness requirement: at least 1 hour
• Diversity & inclusion requirement: at least 1 hour
• Moderated programming/interactivity: at least 12 credits must be earned via moderated or interactive formats
• Carryover: credits may carry over from the second year of the reporting period
• Compliance/reporting deadline: June 30 to certify by July 1

New Admittee Requirements

• Newly admitted attorneys must complete 15 hours of Vermont practice & procedure CLE within one year of admission
• At least 9 of those 15 hours must be earned via moderated or interactive programming

Key Takeaway: Vermont requires 24 CLE hours every two years with minimums in ethics, wellness, and diversity, a live/interactive requirement, and special rules for new admittees.

In Vermont, attestations of CLE compliance can only start after your two-year reporting period ends on June 30. Attorneys must certify their CLE compliance by July 1 following that date.

CLE credits earned during the reporting period are tracked (or self-entered) as they occur, but your formal “reporting” window opens after June 30.

Key Details

• Vermont attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours every two years, including 2 ethics, 1 wellness, and 1

Yes — Vermont allows you to submit a CLE “makeup plan” and pay a penalty if you miss the regular deadline; but you cannot simply file late without consequences.

Under Vermont’s Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education, if you have not met the CLE requirements by June 30, you must submit a makeup plan with a $50 fee and complete the remaining credits by November 15 or face administrative suspension.

Detailed Explanation

• Vermont requires attorneys to complete 24 CLE credits every two years, including 2 in ethics, 1 in attorney

No — Vermont does not impose a separate mandatory continuing education requirement exclusively for judges; judges (in most cases) are either exempt or covered under the same MCLE rules as attorneys.

Under Vermont’s MCLE framework, judges and inactive attorneys are not required to comply with the standard CLE obligations.

Details

• Vermont’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education rules explicitly state that “attorneys on judicial and inactive status

Attorneys in Vermont on inactive status are exempt from MCLE obligations during their inactive period.

When they return to active status, they must comply with all CLE rules applicable to active members.

Details

• The Vermont Judiciary states “attorneys on judicial and inactive status are not subject to MCLE requirements.”
• Under

Yes — Vermont mandates a “live program” minimum under its rules: out of the 24 credits required biennially, at least 18 credits must come from moderated programming or non-moderated programming with interactivity.

That leaves a maximum of 6 credits permissible from non-interactive (pure self-study) formats.

Details

• Attorneys on active status must earn 24 MCLE credits every two years.
• Of those 24 credits, at least 18 must be earned

Yes – Vermont allows limited extensions for CLE reporting only under “unusual circumstances,” when approved by the Vermont MCLE Board or Director.
There is no general extension period; instead, the Board may grant an alternate compliance or makeup plan for attorneys who demonstrate hardship or special circumstances.

• Vermont attorneys must complete 24 credit hours every two years.
• The compliance period ends on June 30, and attorneys must file their compliance certification by July 1.
• Under Rule 8 of the Vermont Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education, the Board may grant waivers, extensions of deadlines, or alternate plans when unusual circumstances justify relief.
• Attorneys who fail to comply receive a notice of noncompliance, after which they may:
    1. File a completed compliance form,
    2. Submit a makeup plan describing how the deficiency will be cured, or
    3. File an answer explaining why they are not in violation.
• A makeup plan must specify how and when the missing CLE hours will be completed, and all deficiencies must be cured within 120 days of approval.

What to Do:
1. Contact the Vermont MCLE Board or Director immediately if you anticipate missing the CLE deadline.
2. Submit a written request for an alternate compliance or makeup plan under Rule 8, clearly explaining the hardship or “unusual circumstance.”
3. If you receive a notice of noncompliance, file a makeup plan within the stated timeframe and complete all outstanding credits within 120 days.
4. Maintain proof of completion and submit updated certification once compliance is achieved.

Limitations & Considerations:
– Extensions and alternate plans are discretionary and must be formally approved by the

If you miss Vermont’s CLE deadline, you must submit a CLE Makeup Plan and pay a $50 plan fee; failure to comply by November 15 may lead to administrative suspension. Vermont attorneys have until June 30 to complete and report 24 credit hours in each two-year reporting period.

Vermont CLE Deadline & Reporting

• June 30: Deadline to complete required CLE credits for the reporting period.
• July 1: Deadline to report and certify CLE compliance.

Makeup Plan & Suspension Risk

• If you fail to fulfill or report your CLE by the deadline, submit a CLE Makeup Plan describing how and when you will obtain the missing credits and pay the $50 plan fee.
• You must complete the Makeup Plan and submit a Certification of Completion by November 15 of the year you renew your license.
• Failure to timely submit the Certification may result in administrative suspension of your law license until compliance is established.

Key Takeaway: In Vermont, missing your CLE deadline triggers a mandatory makeup plan plus a $50 fee, with potential suspension if you don’t complete the plan and certify by November 15.

No — Vermont attorneys do not “submit CLE credits” online in the sense of uploading certificates; instead they certify compliance on a CLE Compliance Form (sent by email) during license renewal.

The Vermont MCLE system relies on that certification, rather than a public portal for credit uploads.

Details:

• Vermont’s Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education sends attorneys a CLE Compliance Form at the end of each

You report CLE credits in Vermont by completing your required credits by June 30 and submitting a CLE Compliance Report / Certification by July 1 following the end of your two-year cycle.
Vermont attorneys self-certify compliance on the form; accredited providers also submit attendance, but final responsibility rests with the attorney.

Overview of Vermont CLE Reporting

• Vermont requires 24 CLE hours every two years, including at least 2 hours in ethics, 1 hour in attorney wellness, and 1 hour in diversity & inclusion.
• At least 12 of those 24 hours must come from Moderated Programming or Non-Moderated Programming with Interactivity (live or interactive formats).
• Attorneys may carry over credits earned in the second year of their reporting period into the next cycle.
• Newly admitted attorneys must complete 15 hours of Vermont practice & procedure courses (approved by the Board) within one year of admission; these count toward the general CLE requirement.
• The Vermont Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education provide that failure to file or deficient filing triggers notice of noncompliance; the attorney then has 14 days to respond by filing corrections, a makeup plan, or an answer before further disciplinary steps.

Steps to Report CLE in Vermont

• Complete your 24 CLE hours (meeting ethics, wellness, diversity, and interactive-format minimums) by June 30 of the second year of your cycle.
• Retain your certificates, course agendas, provider information, and documentation of attendance.
• Check that approved providers have submitted your attendance (when they are required to do so).
• Use the CLE Compliance Report / Certification form (supplied by the Board) to certify that you met the requirements.
• Submit your Certification by July 1.
• If your compliance is late, or the form is deficient, respond within 14 days by filing corrections, makeup plans, or answers as required.
• If you earned credits through Sprout Education, check that we submitted appropriate attendance data (where permitted) and confirm that those credits are included in your report before you certify.

Key Takeaway: Vermont attorneys must fulfill 24 CLE hours biennially, certify via the Compliance Report by July 1, and respond promptly if any notice of noncompliance arises. Sprout Education assists with attendance reporting where allowed, but verifying and certifying your credits remains your duty.

No — Vermont’s CLE (MCLE) rules do not differentiate by part-time vs full-time practice; all attorneys subject to Vermont’s MCLE program must meet the same standard.

Vermont requires attorneys to complete 24 CLE credits every two years, including mandatory minimum credits in ethics, attorney wellness, and diversity/inclusion.

Details:

• Of the 24 credits, at least 2 must be in ethics, 1 in attorney wellness, and 1 in diversity/inclusion.
• At least 12 of

The CLE reporting deadline in Vermont is July 1 following the compliance period.

Vermont attorneys must complete all required credits by June 30 and then file their certification by July 1.

Vermont CLE Compliance & Reporting

• Reporting period: 2 years, ending June 30
• Compliance deadline: June 30 of the reporting

No — Vermont’s MCLE rules do not list broad classes of attorneys who are automatically exempt; all active attorneys generally must comply.

The Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education in Vermont require that all active members fulfill CLE requirements unless a specific limited exception is granted.

Details / Exceptions

• Newly admitted attorneys must complete special first-year CLE (15 hours) focused on Vermont practice and