If you are an attorney, in most states, there is no escaping it—you will need to deal with CLE requirements. The vast majority of state bars require continuing legal education (CLE) for lawyers, in order to ensure they remain up-to-date on the most current laws and ethics requirements. Since CLE requirements must be met in order to keep your license to practice law, an attorney has no choice but to understand these requirements well.
While CLE requirements may seem burdensome, the good news is there are numerous CLE providers that can help meet these requirements, often with easy-to-attend online courses. Moreover, ongoing education can be viewed as a positive thing, regardless of your state bar’s particular requirements. Continuing education can help an attorney stay on top of their game in a wide variety of topics, ranging from new legal developments to practical guidance to ethics and diversity.
