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Maine CLE Requirements for Attorneys

Everything you need to know about the Maine CLE rules and requirements.

Maine MCLE Requirements Overview

Credit Requirements

Total Credits: 12 credits hours per year
- At least 1 hour Ethics
- At least 1 hour in Harassment and Discrimination
Credit Format: 1 credit in Harassment and Discrimination must be taken as a Live In-Person course. 11 credit hours may be taken as Live Webinar courses. Up to 5 credits may be taken as On-Demand courses, but not the Ethics credit.
All Courses on SproutEd are approved for credit in Maine

Compliance & Reporting

CLE Deadline: December 31st
Reporting Deadline: The last business day in February
Reporting Procedure: SproutEd Reports your attendance and credit the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar
Compliance Procedure: Each year, attorneys shall certify the accuracy of their individual MCLE Annual Report Statement to the CLE Committee no later than the close of business on the last day of February

Additional Info

Carryover Credit: 10 credits may be carried over to the next reporting period, excluding Ethics and Harassment and Discrimination
11 credit hours may be completed online
All courses on SproutEd are approved for credit in Maine

Maine CLE Requirements FAQs

What is the SproutEd Reporting Number for Maine?

Reporting Number: 2593

Who Qualifies as a Newly Admitted Attorney in ME?

Newly admitted attorneys are the same as all other attorneys in Maine.

What are the Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys in ME?

Newly admitted attorneys are subject to the same CLE requirement as all attorneys in Maine.

How Many Credits can ME Attorneys Complete on SproutEd?

Attorneys can complete 11 credits on SproutEd. All of SproutEd’s courses are approved for credit in Maine.

Additional CLE Contact Information

Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar:
97 Winthrop Street
P.O. Box 527
Augusta, Maine 04332-0527
207-623-1121

www.mecle.org