The Supreme Court of Ohio is currently accepting public comment on several proposed amendments to the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio and the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio. The comment period is open until May 11, 2026. Among the proposed changes, several relate directly to continuing legal education … Read more
The State Bar of California has announced an updated layout and design for its sample MCLE Activity Evaluation Form, effective March 1, 2026. The revision concerns formatting and presentation only. The core evaluation questions and required content areas remain unchanged. For organizations seeking or maintaining CLE accreditation in California, this development is primarily procedural. However, … Read more
The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel in Colorado has announced several administrative and fee-related changes that will affect CLE accreditation and related payments beginning January 1, 2026. These updates stem from amended CLJE Regulations issued by the Colorado Supreme Court and from statutory requirements governing payment processing. CLE providers operating in Colorado should be aware … Read more
Significant changes to the continuing legal education framework in Georgia will take effect on January 1, 2026. Under a recent order issued by the Supreme Court of Georgia, the State Bar will shift from an annual system to a biennial compliance period, introduce updated credit-hour obligations, and revise several longstanding components of the CLE process. … Read more
Wisconsin attorneys may earn up to six CLE accreditation credits in cultural competency and bias reduction beginning with the 2026 reporting cycle. Introduction Wisconsin attorneys will soon have additional flexibility in meeting their continuing legal education (CLE) obligations. Starting with the 2026 reporting cycle, lawyers may count up to six hours of courses on cultural … Read more
Understanding Puerto Rico’s New Professional Conduct Rules and CLE Accreditation On June 17, 2025, the Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico adopted the new Reglas de Conducta Profesional through Resolución ER-2025-02. These rules update the ethical framework governing legal and notarial practice in Puerto Rico, reinforcing the standards that guide the profession. As part of the … Read more
South Dakota is considering the adoption of mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE), a requirement already enforced in 46 other U.S. jurisdictions. With this proposal, South Dakota would be moving toward a more formalized system of CLE regulation for licensed lawyers. Background: Why CLE Requirements Are on the Agenda In 2023, the State Bar of South … Read more
CLE accreditation rules in Connecticut may soon change, as the state moves forward with a proposal that would allow attorneys to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits by providing pro bono legal services. If adopted, this change would align Connecticut with a small group of states that offer attorneys a more flexible path to CLE … Read more
New York will end remote Skills CLE for newly admitted attorneys by 2026. Learn what this means and how to stay compliant with CLE accreditation rules.
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 … Read more