Illinois is a self-reporting state for MCLE purposes. All Illinois attorneys are required to report compliance at the end of the attorney’s 2 year MCLE reporting period. You must report compliance through the Illinois MCLE Board website by July 31
Illinois is a self-reporting state. All Illinois attorneys are required to report compliance, non-compliance or exemptions at the end of the attorney’s 2 year Illinois MCLE reporting period.
Recognizing conflicts at the outset of the representation is key to avoiding ethical headaches and disqualification. Properly deploying conflict software, conflict waivers and engagement letters can prevent many potential problems.
In addition to 4 hours of Legal Ethics credit, all Illinois attorneys are now required to complete 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion and 1 hour of Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Illinois attorneys now have a new IL MCLE requirement. Please note that the Professional Responsibility requirement has been modified. All Illinois attorneys are now required to complete a minimum of 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion and 1 hour of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. New Professional Responsibility Requirement 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion 1 hour of Mental Health and Substance…
Illinois lawyers must complete at least 30 IL CLE credit hours every two years, including 6 mandatory credit hours of Professional Responsibility. The mandatory Illinois CLE compliance deadline is June 30 and the CLE reporting deadline is July 31. Illinois CLE Requirement Illinois lawyers must complete at least 30 IL CLE credit hours every two years. Illinois MCLE compliance is divided into two…
In a recent case, a U.S. Magistrate Judge sanctioned an attorney for telling opposing counsel it wasn’t “becoming of a woman” to raise her voice during a contentious deposition. Yes, we have made strides when it comes to creating a level playing field for women in the legal profession… but there is still a long way to go. Increasing Gender Diversity In…
Illinois attorneys now have new requirements. Attorneys in Illinois still must complete 30 credit hours every 2 years. However, Illinois attorneys must now complete 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion and 1 hour of Mental Health and Substance as part of the 6 required hours of Professional Responsibility to complete the Illinois CLE requirement. New Illinois CLE Requirements Diversity & Inclusion and…
The deadline to complete the IL MCLE requirement for many Illinois attorneys is June 30. Please note that your Illinois CLE reporting period depends on the first letter of your last name as it appears on the master roll of attorneys with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee. If your last name begins with N-Z you must complete and report the required…
The Illinois is right around the corner for many Illinois attorneys. Illinois attorneys are required to complete at least 30 Illinois CLE credit hours every 2 years to fulfill the IL MCLE requirement. Illinois attorneys must also make sure to complete at least 6 hours of Professional Responsibility.[1]a Illinois MCLE Requirement Illinois attorneys must complete a minimum of 30 IL CLE credit…