Search any of the 50 states or D.C. to see total Minimum CLE (MCLE) hours, ethics, any specialized wellness or diversity requirement, and a direct link to that state bar to verify.
This is general information, not legal advice, and CLE rules change. Hours, categories, and accreditation rules are set by each state bar. Always confirm your obligations directly with your state bar using the verify link below. Last researched: July 2026.
Click any state name for its one-pager: hours, ethics, reporting cycle, accreditation route, and specialized credits.
| State · full detail | Total CLE | Ethics Hrs. Requirement | Specialized Requirement(s)? | Reporting Cycle | Online CLE Allowed? | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAL one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 1 hr | General Credit Only | Every year (Dec 31) | Yes, up to 6 hrs self-study | AL bar ↗ |
| AlaskaAK one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 3 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year | Yes | AK bar ↗ |
| ArizonaAZ one-pager → | 15 credit hours per year | 3 hrs | Bias / EDI | Every year (Sep 15) | Yes | AZ bar ↗ |
| ArkansasAR one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 1 hr | Bias / EDI | Every year (June 30) | Yes (on-demand since 2019) | AR bar ↗ |
| CaliforniaCA one-pager → | 25 credit hours every 3 years | 4 hrs | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 3 years | Yes, up to 12.5 hrs self-study | CA bar ↗ |
| ColoradoCO one-pager → | 45 credit hours every 3 years | 7 hrs | Bias / EDI | Every 3 years | Yes | CO bar ↗ |
| ConnecticutCT one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year (Dec 31) | Yes | CT bar ↗ |
| DelawareDE one-pager → | 24 credit hours every 2 years | 4 hrs | General Credit Only | Every 2 years | Limited; verify current cap | DE bar ↗ |
| FloridaFL one-pager → | 30 credit hours every 3 years | 5 hrs (ethics / professionalism / substance abuse / mental health) | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 3 years | Yes | FL bar ↗ |
| GeorgiaGA one-pager → | 18 credit hours every 2 years | 3 hrs ethics + 2 hrs professionalism | General Credit Only | Every 2 years | Yes | GA bar ↗ |
| HawaiiHI one-pager → | Approximately 3 credit hours per year | included | General Credit Only | Every year | Yes | HI bar ↗ |
| IdahoID one-pager → | 30 credit hours every 3 years | 3 hrs | General Credit Only | Every 3 years | Yes; verify caps | ID bar ↗ |
| IllinoisIL one-pager → | 30 credit hours every 2 years | 6 hrs professional responsibility | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 2 years | Yes | IL bar ↗ |
| IndianaIN one-pager → | 36 credit hours every 3 years | 3 hrs/yr min | General Credit Only | Every 3 years | Yes | IN bar ↗ |
| IowaIA one-pager → | 15 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (Mar 1) | Yes | IA bar ↗ |
| KansasKS one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year (June 30) | Yes | KS bar ↗ |
| KentuckyKY one-pager → | 12.5 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year (June 30) | Yes | KY bar ↗ |
| LouisianaLA one-pager → | 12.5 credit hours per year | 1 hr ethics + 1 hr professionalism | General Credit Only | Every year (Dec 31) | Yes, up to a cap | LA bar ↗ |
| MaineME one-pager → | 11 credit hours per year | 1 hr | Bias / EDI | Every year (July 31) | Yes | ME bar ↗ |
| MarylandMD one-pager → | None mandatory | — | No Mandatory CLE | Not applicable | — | MD bar ↗ |
| MassachusettsMA one-pager → | None mandatory (voluntary) | — | No Mandatory CLE | Not applicable | — | MA bar ↗ |
| MichiganMI one-pager → | None mandatory (voluntary) | — | No Mandatory CLE | Not applicable | — | MI bar ↗ |
| MinnesotaMN one-pager → | 45 credit hours every 3 years | 3 hrs | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 3 years | Yes | MN bar ↗ |
| MississippiMS one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 1 hr (ethics / professionalism / malpractice prevention / substance abuse / mental health) | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (July 31) | Yes, up to 6 hrs distance learning | MS bar ↗ |
| MissouriMO one-pager → | 15 credit hours per year | 3 hrs (ethics / professionalism / malpractice) | Bias / EDI | Every year (June 30) | Yes, up to 6 hrs on-demand | MO bar ↗ |
| MontanaMT one-pager → | 15 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year (Mar 31) | Yes | MT bar ↗ |
| NebraskaNE one-pager → | 10 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year (Dec 31) | Yes | NE bar ↗ |
| NevadaNV one-pager → | 13 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (Mar 1) | Yes | NV bar ↗ |
| New HampshireNH one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 2 hrs (ethics / professionalism / malpractice prevention / substance abuse / attorney-client disputes) | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (May 31) | Yes, all 12 hrs | NH bar ↗ |
| New JerseyNJ one-pager → | 24 credit hours every 2 years | 5 hrs (ethics / professionalism) | Bias / EDI | Every 2 years | Yes, up to 12 hrs alternative format | NJ bar ↗ |
| New MexicoNM one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 2 hrs (incl 1 enhanced ethics) | Bias / EDI | Every year (Dec 31) | Yes | NM bar ↗ |
| New YorkNY one-pager → | 24 credit hours every 2 years | 4 hrs ethics & professionalism | Bias / EDI | Every 2 years | Yes for experienced attorneys; newly admitted must complete transitional CLE live/interactive | NY bar ↗ |
| North CarolinaNC one-pager → | 24 credit hours every 2 years | 4 hrs professional responsibility/professionalism | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 2 years | Yes, no caps | NC bar ↗ |
| North DakotaND one-pager → | 36 credit hours every 3 years | 3 hrs | Bias / EDI | Every 3 years | Yes | ND bar ↗ |
| OhioOH one-pager → | 24 credit hours every 2 years | 2.5 hrs professional conduct | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 2 years | Yes, all 24 hrs | OH bar ↗ |
| OklahomaOK one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 1 hr | General Credit Only | Every year (Feb 15) | Yes, with limits | OK bar ↗ |
| OregonOR one-pager → | 45 credit hours every 3 years | 5 hrs | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 3 years | Yes | OR bar ↗ |
| PennsylvaniaPA one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 2 hrs (ethics / professionalism / substance abuse) | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (staggered by group) | Yes, all 12 hrs | PA bar ↗ |
| Rhode IslandRI one-pager → | 10 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | Bias / EDI | Every year (June 30) | Yes | RI bar ↗ |
| South CarolinaSC one-pager → | 14 credit hours per year | 2 hrs (incl 1 hr substance abuse/mental health per cycle) | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (Feb 28 report; MH per compliance cycle) | Yes | SC bar ↗ |
| South DakotaSD one-pager → | None mandatory (voluntary) | — | No Mandatory CLE | Not applicable | — | SD bar ↗ |
| TennesseeTN one-pager → | 15 credit hours per year | 3 hrs (dual credit) | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (Mar 1 report) | Yes | TN bar ↗ |
| TexasTX one-pager → | 15 credit hours per year | 3 hrs | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every year (birth-month) | Yes | TX bar ↗ |
| UtahUT one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 1 hr ethics + 1 hr professionalism & civility | General Credit Only | Every year (June 30) | Yes | UT bar ↗ |
| VermontVT one-pager → | 20 credit hours every 2 years | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every 2 years | Yes | VT bar ↗ |
| VirginiaVA one-pager → | 12 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year (Oct 31) | Yes | VA bar ↗ |
| WashingtonWA one-pager → | 45 credit hours every 3 years | 6 hrs (incl 1 hr equity/inclusion/bias) | Bias / EDI | Every 3 years | Yes, all 45 hrs | WA bar ↗ |
| West VirginiaWV one-pager → | 24 credit hours every 2 years | 3 hrs (ethics / office mgmt / substance abuse / mental health) | Wellness and/or Mental Health Credit | Every 2 years | Yes | WV bar ↗ |
| WisconsinWI one-pager → | 30 credit hours every 2 years | 3 hrs | Bias / EDI | Every 2 years | Yes | WI bar ↗ |
| WyomingWY one-pager → | 15 credit hours per year | 2 hrs | General Credit Only | Every year (Jan 31) | Yes, with a self-study cap | WY bar ↗ |
| District of ColumbiaDC one-pager → | None mandatory | — | No Mandatory CLE | Not applicable | — | DC bar ↗ |
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Explore our CLE programs →Attorney Wellness Project compiled this information from state bar and court sources as of July 2026 for general educational purposes. It is not legal advice and may not reflect the most current rules. Requirements, accreditation categories, online-course eligibility, and pre-certification rules vary by state and change frequently. You are responsible for confirming your own requirements with your state bar or MCLE regulator, linked in each row, before making any compliance decision. Whether a specific AWP course qualifies for a given credit category in a given state depends on that state's accreditation process; contact us and we will tell you candidly where we are approved and where approval is pending.
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