1 hour of ethics or professionalism credit per reporting period
Alabama CLE Requirements
Required Alabama CLE Credits
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A minimum of 6.00 credit hours must be earned through attendance at live ASB-approved programs under AL CLE Rule 3(1).
A maximum of 6.00 credit hours may be taken as OnDemand programs.
Alabama CLE Reporting Deadlines
Reporting deadline: February 15
Reporting period: 1 year
NBI reports your credit to the Alabama State Bar CLE Commission.
Alabama
General Alabama Continuing Legal Education Credit Requirements
How many CLE credits do you need in Alabama?
In Alabama, active status attorneys must complete 12.00 CLE credits (including 1.00 ethics/professionalism) every year to maintain good standing with the Alabama State Bar.
When is the Alabama CLE reporting deadline?
Alabama attorneys must complete all 12.00 required credits by December 31 each year. Attorneys have until February 15 of the following year to report CLE credit earned.
How long is the Alabama CLE reporting period, and when does it end?
The reporting period is 1 year and ends on December 31 of each year.
How do I report my Alabama CLE credits?
NBI reports your credits to the Alabama State Bar CLE Commission.
Attorneys should regularly log in to their MyDashboard page on the Alabama State Bar website to view detailed CLE transcripts for the current year and previous years.
How can Experienced Alabama Attorneys fulfill the Alabama CLE requirements in compliance with format of delivery regulations?
Experienced attorneys can fulfill their Alabama CLE requirement by completing courses approved and accredited by the Alabama State Bar CLE Commission. Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE: At Least 6 Hours
- CLE classes in Live Traditional classroom
- Synchronous, Real-Time Webcasts and Webinars, including:
OnDemand CLE: Up to 6 Hours
How many Alabama CLE credits can I carry over?
Alabama attorneys may carry over 12.00 CLE credits for one year. You may carry over 1.00 ethics/professionalism credit.
How many Alabama CLE credits can I earn with OnDemand courses?
You may earn up to a maximum of 6.00 CLE credits from OnDemand courses.
Attorneys in Alabama must complete 6.00 CLE credits with courses approved for live credit.
What are the specialty credit requirements in Alabama?
Alabama attorneys must complete 1.00 ethics/professionalism credit each year.
Is in-program attendance verification required to receive Alabama CLE credit?
No. In-program attendance verification is not required.
Additional CLE resources for Alabama attorneys
- State Contact Information
- Address: Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Phone Number: (334) 517-2120
- Email: cle@alabar.org
- Website: https://www.alabar.org/cle/attorney-information/
- Alabama CLE Rules, FAQs, Approved Course Listings, and Applications
Are you newly admitted to the Alabama State Bar? Here’s what you need to know:
What are the Alabama CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?
Newly admitted attorneys in Alabama are exempt for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are admitted. New attorneys subject to MCLE requirements must complete a 3-hour Mandatory Professionalism Seminar within 12 months of admission to the Alabama State Bar. These hours will count toward your required 12.00 CLE credits.
How can Alabama Newly Admitted Attorneys Fulfill Their CLE Requirements?
How can Alabama Newly Admitted Attorneys Fulfill Their CLE Requirements?
Newly Admitted attorneys can fulfill their Alabama CLE requirement by completing courses approved and accredited by the Alabama State Bar CLE Commission. Newly admitted attorneys may complete 3 synchronous credits via NBI courses. The remainder must be fulfilled by attending the 3-hour Mandatory Professionalism Seminar offered by the Alabama State Bar.
Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE
- CLE classes in Live Traditional classroom
- Synchronous, Real-Time Webcasts and Webinars, including:
OnDemand CLE
Newly Admitted Attorney details
New admittees must complete a 3-hour Mandatory Professionalism Seminar within 12 months of admission to the Alabama State Bar.
Alabama State Bar CLE Commission provides the mandatory Professionalism for the Alabama State Bar four times a year (2 in spring and 2 in fall) in even numbered years. The Cumberland School of Law offers Mandatory Professionalism in odd numbered years.
Can I carry over credits I completed during my year of admission to the Alabama State Bar?
Yes. You may carry over 12.00 total credits (including 1.00 ethics/professionalism) earned during your year of admission if the credits are earned after you were admitted to the bar.
When does my first reporting period for Alabama end?
Your first reporting period ends on December 31 of the first full calendar year after your admission to the Alabama State Bar. For example, if you were admitted in 2024, your first reporting period is from January 1 – December 31, 2025.
Are there any special credit requirements for new attorneys in Alabama?
Yes. New admittees must complete a 3-hour Mandatory Professionalism Seminar within 12 months of admission to the Alabama State Bar. Hours earned at this seminar will count toward your annual 12.00-hour CLE requirement. The seminar will be administered by CLEAlabama on even-numbered years and by Cumberland School of Law on odd-numbered years.
Who is considered a newly admitted attorney in Alabama?
An attorney in their first year of practice is considered a newly admitted attorney.
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