By Yanneck Ostaficzuk| CLEaccreditation.com
If you’re a Florida attorney seeking CLE accreditation for attending a course not pre-approved by The Florida Bar, it’s time to take note of an important procedural update.
The Florida Bar has recently revised its process for evaluating and approving Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for courses taken outside the approved list. As a non-reciprocal CLE state, Florida does not automatically accept CLE credits from other jurisdictions.
What’s Changing in Florida CLE Accreditation?
Effective immediately, attorneys must submit a complete Application for Course Attendance Credit when seeking CLE credit for an unapproved course. This application must now include:
- A timed agenda or detailed course outline
- A speaker biography
- A certificate of completion, if available
These documentation requirements align with BLSE Policy 6.02(c) and (e) and ensure a consistent evaluation standard for all CLE content.
Why This Matters for Florida Attorneys
This update underscores the importance of accurately tracking and documenting CLE activities. Attorneys relying on third-party or national providers must be proactive in assembling the necessary documentation before submitting CLE credits for approval.
For law firms, bar associations, and legal education providers, this also highlights the value of designing CLE programs that are compliant with Florida’s requirements from the outset.
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