MCLE
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education State-By-State Guides, Charts and Forms
45 states have adopted mandatory or minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) rules and regulations that require attorneys to take courses and satisfy a defined number of credit hours per year or reporting cycle in order to maintain their license to practice law.
The following states do NOT have an MCLE requirement: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and South Dakota. Neither does the District of Columbia.
The following guides are specifically compiled to provide targeted, useful information to providers.
State-By-State CLE Accreditation Guides
State-By-State Guide: CLE Course Application Filing Deadline, Faculty and Fees
State-By-State Guide: CLE Course Accreditation Forms – Type of form (.pdf – fill-in and non fill-in, .doc, .rft), Separate forms for submission by attorney, Separate form for non-traditional formats
State-By-State Guide: Responsibilities of Sponsor of Accredited CLE Activity
State-By-State Directory of CLE Providers
State-By-State Guide: Accredited CLE Providers – Links to state directories of accredited CLE providers or sponsors
Side-By-Side Comparison Charts
Side by Side Comparison of New Jersey and New York MCLE Rules
Sample Forms
Uniform Certificate of Attendance (PDF)
Uniform Application for Approval of CLE (PDF)
Financial Aid Policy Guidelines – New York (PDF)
Attorney Affirmation for Non-Traditional Format Courses – New York (PDF)
Proposed Rules in Non-MCLE States
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◊ Tim Baran, a former law firm CLE and library director, helps CLE presenters and providers get CLE accreditation for their courses and webinars.
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