1.00 Ethics
Louisiana CLE Requirements
Required Louisiana CLE Credits
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1.00 Professionalism
A minimum of 8.50 credit hours must be taken as live in-person programs.
A maximum of 4.00 credit hours may be taken as computer-based programs.
Louisiana CLE Reporting Deadlines
Reporting deadline: January 31
Reporting period: 1 year
NBI reports your credit to the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Louisiana
General Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Credit Requirements
How many CLE credits do you need in Louisiana, and what types of CLE credit do you need?
Active status attorneys in Louisiana must complete 12.50 CLE credits (including 1.00 ethics credit and 1.00 professionalism credit) every year to maintain good standing with the Louisiana State Bar.
Ethics and professionalism credits may be earned through live or computer-based courses. These credits cannot carry over.
When is the Louisiana CLE reporting deadline?
Louisiana attorneys must complete all 12.50 required credits by December 31 each year. Attorneys must report their credits by January 31 of the following year.
How long is the Louisiana CLE reporting period, and when does it end?
The compliance year is 1 year and ends on December 31 for all attorneys. If you are a new attorney, your first compliance period ends on December 31 of the year following your year of admission to the Louisiana State Bar.
How do I report my Louisiana CLE credits?
NBI reports your credit to the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
You may check your transcript online at the Louisiana State Bar Association website. On or before December 1 of each year, the MCLE Committee will email you a preliminary report of compliance with MCLE requirements for that year.
How can Experienced Louisiana Attorneys fulfill the Louisiana CLE requirements in compliance with format of delivery regulations?
Experienced attorneys can fulfill their Louisiana CLE requirement by completing courses approved and accredited by the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Examples of accepted course formats include:
In-Person (Minimum 8.50 Hours)
- CLE classes Live In Person
Computer-based CLE (Maximum 4.00 Hours)
How many Louisiana CLE credits can I carry over?
Louisiana attorneys may carry over 8.00 CLE credits to the following year.** No ethics or professionalism CLE credits can be carried over.
How many Louisiana CLE credits can I earn with self-study courses?
Attorneys in Louisiana can earn a maximum of 4.00 CLE credits each year with computer-based courses.
Is in-program attendance verification required to receive Louisiana CLE credit?
No. In-program attendance verification is not required.
Additional CLE Resources for Louisiana attorneys
- State Contact Information:
- Address: LA State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Phone Number: (504) 566-1600
- Email Address: mcle@lsba.org/mcle
- Website: https://www.lsba.org/mcle
- Louisiana Bar Foundation: https://raisingthebar.org/about-us/
Are you newly admitted to the Louisiana State Bar? Here’s what you need to know:
What are the Louisiana CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?
Newly admitted attorneys in Louisiana must complete 12.50 hours of approved CLE between the date of admission and the end of the calendar year following the year of admission. At least 8.00 of those hours must concern legal ethics, professionalism, or law office management.
How can Louisiana Newly Admitted Attorneys Fulfill Their CLE Requirements?
Newly Admitted attorneys can fulfill their Louisiana CLE requirement by completing courses approved and accredited by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Examples of accepted course formats include:
In-Person (Minimum 8.50 Hours)
- CLE classes Live In Person
Computer-based CLE (Maximum 4.00 Hours)
Can I carry over credits I completed during my first year of practice in Louisiana?
Yes. The regular rule for carryover credits applies. If you earn in excess of 12.50 CLE credits in your first reporting period, you may carry over up to 8.00 CLE credits to the following year.
When does my first reporting period for Louisiana end?
Your first reporting period begins when you are admitted to practice law in Louisiana and ends on December 31 of the calendar year following the year you were admitted to the Louisiana State Bar.
Are there any special credit requirements for new attorneys in Louisiana?
Yes. You must complete 12.50 CLE credits by December 31 of the calendar year after you are admitted to practice law in Louisiana, and 8.00 of those credits must be in legal ethics, professionalism, or law office management.
Who is considered a newly admitted attorney in Louisiana?
An attorney in Louisiana is considered newly admitted during the year of their admission through the next calendar year.
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