Nevada attorneys must complete at least twelve (12) CLE credit hours each annual NV CLE compliance period as part of the mandatory NV CLE requirement. In order to properly complete the 12 unit Nevada CLE requirement, Nevada attorneys must complete at least two (2) credit hours of legal ethics every year and one (1) hour of substance abuse every three years. NV…
Substance abuse and depression are two of the main contributors that affect an attorney’s competence to practice law. Substance abuse and depression also lead to high rates of suicide amongst lawyers. Attorneys are nearly twice as likely to have problems with drugs & alcohol and are nearly four times more likely to suffer from depression when compared to the general population. In…
Pennsylvania attorneys must complete a minimum of twelve (12) CLE credits each annual compliance period in order to fulfill the PA CLE requirement. Attorneys in Pennsylvania must now complete at least a minimum of two (2) hours of legal ethics, professionalism or substance abuse each year.[1] Pennsylvania CLE groups are chosen randomly by lawyer ID number. Pennsylvania attorneys that are in PA…
If you are like me, one of the first things you do while perusing your state bar journal or website is to flip quickly to the back and the scan the discipline pages. There is something that fascinates me about the stories of those attorneys that were unfortunate enough to get a public censure… or even disbarment in the most extreme circumstances.…
Colorado attorneys must complete 45 credit hours of CLE every 3 years to stay compliant with the CO CLE requirement. In addition, at least 7 of the required 45 credit hours must be in legal ethics. Colorado CLE Requirement 45 hours every 3 years The good news for Colorado attorneys – all 45 credit hours may be completed through online CLE courses.…
Arizona attorneys must complete 15 AZ CLE credit hours each annual compliance period. Arizona attorneys must make also sure to complete at least 3 credit hours of Professional Responsibility as part of the annual Arizona CLE requirement. Arizona CLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: Annual Compliance Deadline: June 30 Reporting Deadline: September 15 The annual AZ CLE compliance period for Arizona lawyers runs from…
New Jersey attorneys are required to complete at least 24 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) each NJ CLE compliance period. Each New Jersey attorney is permanently assigned to one of two compliance groups for CLE reporting & compliance purposes, with one compliance group reporting each year.[1] NJ CLE Requirement New Jersey lawyers must complete at least twenty-four (24) NJ CLE…
Florida attorneys must complete and report 30 total FL CLE credit hours every three-year reporting cycle.[1] Your FL CLE reporting cycle is chosen randomly by a computer program. This compliance and reporting requirement is called the Continuing Legal Education Requirement (CLER) in Florida. Your Florida CLE Reporting cycle is chosen randomly by a computer program. The Florida Bar will send you a…
Texas attorneys must complete annual TX MCLE requirements if they want to continue to practice law in the Lone Star state. As part of the annual CLE requirement in Texas, attorneys must complete a minimum of 15 TX CLE credit hours. Texas attorneys must also complete at least 3 credit hours of Legal Ethics or Professional Responsibility each year in order to…
Experienced New York attorneys must complete 24 credit hours every 2 year compliance period – including 4 credit hours of legal ethics.[1] You must file your attorney registration form and complete your NY CLE requirement within 30 days after your birthday on your reporting year.[2] New York CLE Compliance & Reporting Requirements Reporting Cycle: 2 years Compliance Deadline: Birth date Reporting Deadline: 30…