North Carolina CLE Requirements for Attorneys

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

North Carolina MCLE Requirements Overview

Total Credits: Total Credits: 24 credit hours every 2 years
- At least 4 credits in Ethics
- At Least 1 credit in Professional Well-being
- At Least 1 credit in Technology
All 24 credits can be from Live Webcasts or On Demand courses
All Courses on SproutEd are approved for credit in North Carolina

CLE Deadline: February 28th (February 29th on leap years)
Reporting Deadline: February 28th (February 29th on leap years)
Reporting Procedure: SproutEd reports your attendance and credit to the Board of Continuing Education within 30 days of completion
Compliance Groups
- Attorneys admitted during an odd year will only have a 1-year, 12-hour requirement – March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025 (for 2024 only)
- Attorneys admitted during an even year – March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2026

Carryover Credit: 12 credits may be carried over into the next reporting period, but only as General credits
All 24 credit hours may be completed online
All courses on SproutEd are approved for credit in North Carolina