Mandatory credit hours: 3.00 credit hours per year in mandatory ethics continuing legal education.
Alaska CLE Requirements
Required Alaska CLE Credits
Effective 01/01/2025, active members of the Alaska Bar Association must complete 12 credit hours per year of approved MCLE, including 3 mandatory hours of ethics. Voluntary credit hours earned in 2024 can be carried over to meet the new 2025 requirements.
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Voluntary credit hours: 9.00 additional general credit hours per year.
All mandatory and voluntary credit hours may be taken as live or technology-delivered programs.
CLEs outside of Alaska: CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction. CLE providers may not advertise programs as accredited by Alaska unless the program has been accredited by Alaska regardless of where the program is held.
Alaska CLE Reporting Deadlines
Reporting deadline: February 1
Reporting period: 1 year
Alaska
General Alaska Continuing Legal Education Credit Requirements
How many CLE credits do you need in Alaska?
In Alaska, active status attorneys must complete 3.00 CLE credits every year in ethics to maintain good standing with the Alaska Bar Association. Attorneys are encouraged to complete an additional 9.00 VCLE credits. If you are inactive for part of the year but are active as of December 31, you must report the required 3.00 CLE credits for that year.
Voluntary credit hours earned in 2024 can be carried over to meet the new 2025 requirement.
When is the Alaska CLE reporting deadline?
Alaska attorneys must complete all 3.00 required credits by December 31. Attorneys must report their credits by February 1 of the following year.
Voluntary credit hours earned in 2024 can be carried over to meet the new 2025 requirement.
How long is the Alaska CLE reporting period, and when does it end?
The reporting period is 1 year and ends on December 31 for all attorneys.
How many Alaska CLE credits can I carry over?
Alaska attorneys may carry over 12.00 CLE credits to the next reporting year. This includes 3.00 ethics credits and 9.00 VCLE credits.
Voluntary credit hours earned in 2024 can be carried over to meet the new 2025 requirement.
How do I report my Alaska CLE credits?
Alaska attorneys are responsible for reporting their own CLEs by submitting their MCLE reporting form through the Alaska Bar Association website.
How can Experienced Alaska Attorneys fulfill the Alaska CLE requirements in compliance with format of delivery regulations?
Experienced attorneys can fulfill their Alaska CLE requirement by completing courses approved and accredited by the Alaska Bar Association CLE Commission. Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE
- CLE classes in Live Traditional classroom
- Live CLE Webinars
Technology-Delivered
- OnDemand CLE Courses
- Audio or Video Tapes
How many Alaska CLE credits can I earn with technology-delivered courses?
There is no limit to the number of CLE credits you can earn with technology-delivered courses.
What are the specialty credit requirements in Alaska?
All active Alaska attorneys must complete 3.00 mandatory ethics CLE credits every year. Attorneys are encouraged to complete an additional 9.00 voluntary CLE credits in other relevant subjects.
Voluntary credit hours earned in 2024 can be carried over to meet the new 2025 requirement.
How many CLE credits can Alaska attorneys earn with NBI courses?
Alaska attorneys can earn all 3.00 mandatory CLE credits and 9.00 Voluntary CLE credits with NBI Live webinars, OnDemand courses, or Downloadable courses.
Is in-program attendance verification required to receive Alaska CLE credit?
No. In-program attendance verification is not required.
Additional CLE resources for Alaska attorneys
- State Contact Information
- Address: Alaska Bar Association, 840 K Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99501
- Phone Number: 907-272-7469
- Email Address: info@alaskabar.org
- Website: http://www.alaskabar.org
- Alaska CLE Rules and FAQ
Are you newly admitted to the Alaska Bar Association? Here's what you need to know:
What are the Alaska CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?
Newly admitted attorneys in Alaska are exempt from CLE reporting requirements for the duration of the year in which they are admitted to the Alaska Bar Association. For example, those admitted in 2023 would have a reporting cycle from January 1 to December 31, 2024.
How can Alaska Newly Admitted Attorneys Fulfill Their CLE Requirements?
Mandatory CLE rule does not apply to a new member of the Alaska Bar Association during the calendar year in which the member is first admitted to the practice of law in Alaska.
Can I carry over credits I completed during my first year of practice in Alaska?
Yes. If you earn and report CLE credits after you are admitted to the Alaska Bar Association and before December 31 of that year, those credits will be applied to your first reporting year.
When does my first reporting period for Alaska end?
Your first reporting period year ends on December 31 of the first full calendar year after your admission to the Alaska Bar Association.
Are there any special credit requirements for new attorneys in Alaska?
No. New attorneys in Alaska do not have any special CLE requirements.
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