{"id":19270,"date":"2023-12-15T04:04:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T12:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/?p=19270"},"modified":"2024-06-05T03:42:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T11:42:02","slug":"cle-continuing-legal-education-credits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/cle-continuing-legal-education-credits\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits: A Complete Guide to Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A lawyer\/legal professional education doesn\u2019t end the day they graduate. It starts from there. Lawyers&#8217; education is a continuous process. They have to keep taking up new courses and learn about new laws and compliances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in a complex and ever-changing legal environment requires lawyers to stay updated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/legal-technology-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legal technology<\/a>, compliances, court rulings, and other industry advancements. Continuing legal education credits help lawyers stay updated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what are CLE credits? How to earn CLE credits, etc? If you are not already familiar with legal education credits. This guide will help you. So continue reading and you will have all the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CLE\"><\/span><strong>What is CLE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing legal education is the ongoing legal education that lawyers and attorneys have to complete after they complete their graduation. It is an ongoing process and most of the lawyers prefer taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.com\/clecenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLE courses<\/a> to advance in their career. For <a href=\"https:\/\/ww2.nycourts.gov\/attorneys\/cle\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLE credits<\/a>, lawyers have to take part in some CLE-eligible activities. These can include CLE courses online, CLE compliance, webinars, and workshops that are related to law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Earn_CLE_Credit\"><\/span><strong>How to Earn CLE Credit?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing legal education credits are an important part of a lawyer&#8217;s career. It helps them in advancing their career and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/lead-generation-for-lawyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attracts more clients<\/a>. There are various ways in which lawyers and attorneys can earn CLE credits, and some of them are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attend_Legal_Seminars_and_Conferences\"><\/span><strong>Attend Legal Seminars and Conferences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Attend Legal Seminars and Conferences\" class=\"wp-image-19276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Attend-Legal-Seminars-and-Conferences.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the most common ways of earning credits is by attending CLE webinars, conferences, and seminars that are hosted by legal institutions. Various legal institutions keep hosting these events and by attending such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/legal-conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legal conferences<\/a>, lawyers can gain insights about legal news, and trends and earn credits at the same time. Usually, these events and conferences cover numerous topics in educating lawyers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Writing_and_Publications\"><\/span><strong>Legal Writing and Publications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Legal Writing and Publications\" class=\"wp-image-19275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Legal-Writing-and-Publications.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Writing articles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/what-is-legal-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conducting legal research<\/a>, and publications also contribute to earning legal credits. Many CLE websites give you CLE credits for posting on them regarding certain informational topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_CLE_Courses\"><\/span><strong>Online CLE Courses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Various websites offer CLE courses that lawyers can complete at their own pace and earn CLE certificates and credits. These courses help them learn and they also include assessments to ensure comprehension of CLE credit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Earn_Free_CLE_Credits\"><\/span><strong>Where To Earn Free CLE Credits?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Where To Earn Free CLE Credits? \" class=\"wp-image-19274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits--1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-To-Earn-Free-CLE-Credits-.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Every lawyer is looking for ways to earn CLE credits and there are various ways of doing it. Below we are mentioning where you can earn free credits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Bar Associations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All state bar associations offer CLE credits, so it is the best place to look for free CLE. Check your eligibility and requirements for the same. Many bar associations host events and attending members are eligible for free CLE credits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few examples of free CLE events by State Bar Associations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.org\/freecle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) <\/a>offers CLE content for eligible members through on-demand webinars for over 700 hours. By taking part in this webinar, lawyers can earn 15 MCLE credit hours per bar year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvbarassociation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The West Virginia State Bar <\/a>is another state bar association that offers free CLE credits through recorded webinars. Lawyers who are part of this get free CLE credits for attending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_American_Bar_Association\"><\/span><strong>The American Bar Association<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Bar Association is a popular law organization for lawyers and legal professionals around the United States and beyond. The ABA offers various resources for lawyers, legal professionals, law students, law schools, and other members of the organization. It also offers various free CLE programs for its members. The organization offers 600 widely accredited online CLE webinars and other on-demand resources to its members. It is part of their member benefit library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some free CLE programs that are available for members currently are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IOLTA 101: The Nuts and Bolts of Handling Pooled Client Trust Accounts [CC]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/events-cle\/ecd\/ondemand\/436388348\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Management for Newer Lawyers [CC]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/events-cle\/ecd\/ondemand\/436394086\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Bar Reciprocity and How it Works [CC]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/events-cle\/ecd\/ondemand\/435533871\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lobbying for Non-Profits: You Can, You Should, Let&#8217;s Talk About Why &amp; How [CC]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CLE_Requirements_By_State\"><\/span><strong>CLE Requirements By State<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the requirements of CLE by different states:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virginia CLE requirements:<\/strong> Total 12 credits hours every year is required for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawline.com\/requirements\/cle#:~:text=Virginia%20CLE,for%20Virginia%20CLE%20%E2%86%92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia.<\/a> It requires at least 2 hours in ethics and 4 in live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE requirements California:<\/strong> Total of 25 hours are required for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawline.com\/requirements\/cle#:~:text=California%20CLE,for%20California%20CLE%20%E2%86%92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a> in three years. This includes 1 hour of Civility in the Legal Profession, 2 in Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession, 2 hours on Prevention and Detection Competence, 1 hour of Technology, and 4 in ethics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE&nbsp; requirements Ohio:<\/strong> Total of 24 credits every 2 years is required in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawline.com\/requirements\/cle#:~:text=Ohio%20CLE,for%20Ohio%20CLE%20%E2%86%92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohio<\/a>. 2.5 in Professional Conduct: Ethics, Professionalism, and others are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE requirements Texas:<\/strong> For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawline.com\/requirements\/cle#:~:text=Texas%20CLE,for%20Texas%20CLE%20%E2%86%92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas<\/a>, 15 credits per year are required, and at least 3 in Ethics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CLE requirements Florida:<\/strong> In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawline.com\/requirements\/cle#:~:text=Florida%20CLE,for%20Florida%20CLE%20%E2%86%92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida<\/a>, 33 credit hours are required every 3 years. At least 5 in Substance Abuse, Legal Ethics, Bias Elimination, Professionalism,&nbsp; or Mental Illness Awareness&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 3 in Technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY State bar CLE requirements:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawline.com\/requirements\/cle#:~:text=New%20York%20CLE,New%20York%20CLE%20%E2%86%92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Bar requires<\/a> 24 credit hours. At least 4 in Ethics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 1 credit of Cybersecurity, Diversity, Inclusion, Elimination of Bias Privacy and Data Protection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_You_Should_Get_Your_CLE_Credit\"><\/span><strong>Reasons Why You Should Get Your CLE Credit&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few reasons why you should get your CLE credit:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adapt to Evolving Legal Landscape:<\/strong> The legal landscape keeps changing. Lawyers and legal professionals have to evolve with new rules and regulations. The CLE courses ensure that legal professionals and lawyers are adapting to these changes. CLE credits help in staying relevant to all kinds of changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Adapt to Evolving Legal Landscape\" class=\"wp-image-19273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adapt-to-Evolving-Legal-Landscape.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Career Advancement:<\/strong> CLE demonstrates lawyers&#8217; commitment to their profession and clients. It creates a positive impact among clients as they know their lawyer is updated about all the advancements in the legal field. CLE classes help lawyers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/steps-to-pursue-legal-career-later-in-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advance their careers<\/a> and build a strong reputation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Global Perspectives:<\/strong> If you are an attorney practicing worldwide, you will need to have an understanding of law worldwide. It\u2019s important to have a global perspective to make better decisions. There are a few CLE programs that offer insights about international law and help in broadening your perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialization and Expertise:<\/strong> Legal professionals and lawyers usually choose one specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/types-of-law-practice-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">area for legal practice<\/a>. With the help of CLE, they can improve their expertise in a particular law field. They can deepen their knowledge and establish themselves as an expert in the industry.&nbsp;<br><strong>Teaching Opportunities:<\/strong> CLE can also open the doors to legal teaching opportunities. Lawyers and attorneys who have accumulated lots of credits can take advantage of it and become a mentor. They can share their knowledge with other lawyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Teaching Opportunities:\" class=\"wp-image-19272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Teaching-Opportunities.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing legal education is the key to career advancement. Lawyers who want to maintain legal standards, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casefox.com\/blog\/skills-for-a-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve their skills<\/a>, and who want to stay on top of ethical responsibility. But sometimes paying for CLE courses, CLE webinars, and other programs can be expensive, this is why we have shared some of the free ways of earning CLE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-726100a is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"726100a\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fe9dd77 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fe9dd77\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fe9dd77-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fe9dd77-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-dded200\" data-block-id=\"dded200\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cb03a1b\" id=\"strong-what-does-cle-stand-for-in-law-strong\" data-block-id=\"cb03a1b\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What does CLE stand for in law?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-041bab5\" data-block-id=\"041bab5\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-041bab5\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-041-bab-5-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-041-bab-5-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6a1c334 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6a1c334\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6a1c334-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6a1c334-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0e7a7b6\" data-block-id=\"0e7a7b6\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In terms of law, CLE stands for &#8220;Continuing Legal Education.\u201d It refers to the ongoing training and education that lawyers take up while practicing law to advance their careers. These credits help lawyers stay relevant in their legal practice.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-e81f0ac is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"e81f0ac\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f099a39 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f099a39\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f099a39-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f099a39-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-bdc0052\" data-block-id=\"bdc0052\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-710851f\" id=\"strong-how-often-do-i-need-to-complete-cle-credits-strong\" data-block-id=\"710851f\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>How often do I need to complete CLE credits?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-622907c\" data-block-id=\"622907c\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-622907c\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-622907-c-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-622907-c-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8693c73 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8693c73\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8693c73-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8693c73-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-60314c0\" data-block-id=\"60314c0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The frequency of CLE credits varies from state to state and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. You will need to check with your state bar for the frequency of CLE credits required.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-d4dfc92 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"d4dfc92\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-45b3922 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"45b3922\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-45b3922-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-45b3922-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-4cc5cc8\" data-block-id=\"4cc5cc8\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9909675\" id=\"strong-can-i-earn-cle-credits-through-self-study-strong\" data-block-id=\"9909675\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Can I earn CLE credits through self-study?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-62e28a1\" data-block-id=\"62e28a1\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-62e28a1\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-62-e-28-a-1-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-62-e-28-a-1-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e5729a2 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e5729a2\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e5729a2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e5729a2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2a8a90b\" data-block-id=\"2a8a90b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Yes, you can earn credits through self-study. There are various jurisdictions that allow you to do self-study for credits. You can take online courses, and read legal publications for earning credits.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-bb665ac is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"bb665ac\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-169a5be stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"169a5be\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-169a5be-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-169a5be-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-b8b2763\" data-block-id=\"b8b2763\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-89c53e2\" id=\"strong-what-happens-if-i-dont-meet-my-cle-requirements-strong\" data-block-id=\"89c53e2\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What happens if I don&#8217;t meet my CLE requirements?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-136dc85\" data-block-id=\"136dc85\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-136dc85\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-136-dc-85-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-136-dc-85-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1b607d6 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1b607d6\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1b607d6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1b607d6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-137317c\" data-block-id=\"137317c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you don\u2019t meet the necessary credit requirements for CLE you may face fines, suspension, or even disbarment. 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