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Street Address Texas Board of Legal Specialization 505 E. Huntland Dr., Ste. 400, LB 28 Austin, Texas 78752 1-855-277-TBLS(8257) www.tbls.org  }]}]},{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:0,credits_allowed_online:0,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:w10GdpGaWb,name:U.S. Small Business Administration,abbr:SBA,slug:sba},credit_types:[{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[]}]},{label:Utah,state:{id:oY3PRzqPyb,abbr:UT,name:Utah,slug:utah,timezone:America/Denver},professions:[{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:true,credit_hour:60,credits_allowed_online:12,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:neYEALPAZ2,name:Continued Legal Education,abbr:CLE,slug:cle},credit_types:[{id:KoV7VAEJkW,name:Ethics,required_amount:2,credit_categories:[]},{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]},{id:w10GdpGaWb,name:Professionalism,required_amount:1,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[{type:Question,name:Utah CLE REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE,meta:[{answer:Total Credits: 24 credit hours every two years At least 2 in Ethics At least 1 in Professionalism CLE Deadline: June 30th Carry Over Credit: Attorneys may not carry over credits into the next reporting period. Reporting: Deadline is July 31st. Lawline reports credits for Utah.,question:Utah CLE Requirements Overview}]},{type:Question,name:UT CLE Requirements - Experienced Attorneys,meta:[{answer:Utah attorneys who have already completed their first two-year reporting cycle following admission to the Bar are considered to be Experienced Attorneys. ,question:Who is considered an Experienced Attorney in Utah?,collapsible:true},{answer:Utah attorneys must complete 24 CLE credits (including 2 credits in Ethics and 1 credit in Professionalism) every two years. ,question:What are the UT CLE Requirements for Experienced Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can fulfill their UT MCLE Requirements by attending MCLE cl es that have been approved and accredited by the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Acceptable course formats include: Self-Study (Maximum 12) Audio or Video CLE CLE Webcasts Computer interactive telephonic programs Live CLE Live, In-Person CLE seminars In person attendance at a Utah state courthouse where a course is streamed by live audio-visual communication from another Utah state courthouse or from the Law and Justice Center ,question:How can Experienced Attorneys in UT fulfill their MCLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Utah attorneys can receive credit for: Teaching CLE Courses. Lawyers who lecture in an accredited CLE program will receive 3 credits for each hour spent lecturing. No lecturing or teaching credit is available for participation in a panel discussion or for preparation time. Legal Writing and Publishing. Attorneys may receive CLE credit for writing and publishing an article in a legal periodical. Teaching Law School Cl es. Utah attorneys may receive credit towards their CLE requirements for part-time teaching in an approved law school Public Speaking. Credit may be given to UT attorneys for delivering a paper or speech on a professional subject at a meeting primarily attended by lawyers, legal istants or law students. Note: For legal writing and publishing, teaching law school cl es, and public speaking, the amount of credit received and the procedure for receiving credits will be individually decided by the Board on a case-by-case basis.,question:Are there other ways Experienced Attorneys in UT can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Utah attorneys must complete their MCLE requirements by June 30th of the second year of their compliance period. ,question:What is the deadline for Experienced Attorneys in UT to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:No, Utah does not allow attorneys to carry over credits. All credits must be completed within the two year cycle.,question:Can Experienced Attorneys in UT carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can complete up to 12 credits via On Demand, MP3, or Webcast programs on Lawline. Live Webcast programs currently do not count for Live credit in Utah and are subject to the 12-credit maximum for Self-Study. Our Utah course catalog can be found here.  ,collapsible:true,question:How many credits can UT attorneys complete on Lawline?},{answer:Yes! Attorneys can self apply for course accreditation using the form below: Utah Self Application Form ,collapsible:true,question:Can UT attorneys self-apply for course approval?}]},{type:Question,name:UT CLE Requirements - Newly Admitted Attorneys,meta:[{answer:A Newly Admitted Attorney in Utah is one who is still in the first two year reporting period following their admission to the Bar. ,question:Who is considered a Newly Admitted Attorney in Utah?,collapsible:true},{answer:By the end of the two-year reporting period (June 30th), newly admitted attorneys in Utah must have completed the following CLE requirements: New Lawyer Training Program: A twelve-month mentoring program during their first year of admission to the Bar, in which attorneys will receive 12 CLE credits. New Lawyer Ethics Program:  An Ethics program offered twice a year by the Utah State Bar, typically in the spring and the fall (only one seminar must be completed). The completion of the program grants 3 credits in Ethics/Professionalism. An additional 12 hours of MCLE credit.  ,question:What are the UT CLE Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:The Newly Admitted Attorneys can complete their 27 CLE hours via the following methods: New Lawyer Training Program: A year long mentoring program that must be completed during the first year of admission. For more information, please see here. For timelines, please see here. To enroll, please fill out this form and return it to the UT State Bar New Lawyer Training Program Department. New Lawyer Ethics Program: Is offered by the Utah State Bar twice a year. To find times for the program, please see the UT State Bar calendar. 12 hours of MCLE credits: Can be fulfilled by attending MCLE cl es that have been approved and accredited by the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Acceptable course formats include: Self-Study (Maximum 12) Audio or Video CLE CLE Webcasts Computer interactive telephonic programs Live CLE Live, In-Person CLE seminars In person attendance at a Utah state courthouse where a course is streamed by live audio-visual communication from another Utah state courthouse or from the Law and Justice Center ,question:How can UT Newly Admitted Attorneys complete their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Newly Admitted Attorneys can receive credit for the following: Activities During Law School: The Newly Admitted Attorneys should discuss the activities and experiences with their mentor. The mentor has discretion to decide if the activity counts toward the requirement. Examples of activities can earn CLE credits: Externships Clinical Programs Simulated Skills Courses Participation in a Pro Bono Program Pro Bono Work: Newly Admitted Attorneys should talk to their mentors about incorporating it into their NLTP plans. ,question:Are there other ways Newly Admitted Attorneys in UT can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Utah attorneys must complete their MCLE requirements by June 30th of the second year of their first compliance period. For example, a Utah attorney admitted in May 2017 would begin their first reporting cycle on July 1st, 2017 and finish on June 30th, 2019. ,question:What is the deadline for UT Newly Admitted Attorneys to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:No, Utah does not allow attorneys to carry over credits. All credits must be completed within the two year cycle. ,question:Can Newly Admitted Attorneys in UT carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:Utah CLE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE & REPORTING,meta:[{question:How do attorneys in Utah report their attendance?,answer:The program sponsor is responsible for reporting attendance to Utah. Lawline reports each month's credits at the beginning of the following month. Please ensure that your bar number is filled out in your profile.  ,collapsible:true},{answer:Utah attorneys must file a Certificate of Compliance with the Board showing completion of accredited CLE courses or activities on or before the previous June 30th. The Certificate of Compliance must include the title of programs, the sponsoring organization and hours of attendance. ,question:How do UT attorneys certify compliance?,collapsible:true},{answer:Utah attorneys must report compliance by July 31st after their compliance period ends. ,question:What is the deadline for attorneys in UT to report their CLE compliance?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:ADDITIONAL CLE RESOURCES FOR Utah ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:Utah Law & Justice Center  645 S. 200 East, Suite 312  Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3834  801-297-7035  www.utahbar.org/mcle/http://www.utahbar.org/mcle/,question:State Contact Info,collapsible:true},{answer:Utah CLE FAQ Page ,question:Utah CLE FAQ Page,collapsible:true},{answer:Report Compliance, apply for credit, and more: http://www.utahbar.org/mcle/mcle-forms-library/ ,question:Utah State Board of CLE: Forms and Applications,collapsible:true},{answer:http://www.utahbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/New-Lawyer-Manual-2017-2.pdf ,question:New Lawyer Manual,collapsible:true}]}]},{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:0,credits_allowed_online:0,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:w10GdpGaWb,name:U.S. Small Business Administration,abbr:SBA,slug:sba},credit_types:[{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[]}]},{label:Vermont,state:{id:3yOPMoo7Dm,abbr:VT,name:Vermont,slug:vermont,timezone:America/New_York},professions:[{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:60,credits_allowed_online:20,webcast_counts_as_live:10,profession:{id:neYEALPAZ2,name:Continued Legal Education,abbr:CLE,slug:cle},credit_types:[{id:KoV7VAEJkW,name:Ethics,required_amount:2,credit_categories:[]},{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[{type:Question,name:Vermont CLE REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE,meta:[{answer:Total Credits: 20 credit hours every two year At least 2 in Ethics CLE Deadline: June 30th Carry Over Credit: Attorneys may not carry over credits into the next reporting period. Reporting: Deadline is July 1st. VT attorneys must certify their compliance on their CLE Compliance Form which is emailed to the attorney.  ,question:Vermont CLE Requirements Overview}]},{type:Question,name:VERMONT CLE REQUIREMENTS - EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:Experienced Attorneys are those admitted to practice in Vermont for more than two years. ,collapsible:true,question:Who is considered an Experienced Attorney in Vermont?},{answer:Experienced Attorneys in Vermont must complete at least 20 hours of approved CLE credits, including at least 2 Ethics credits, every 2 years.,question:What are the VT CLE Requirements for Experienced Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced Attorneys in Vermont can complete their CLE requirements by taking continuing legal education courses that have been approved and accredited by the Vermont Judiciary. Courses can be completed in a number of formats, including: Live Live Webcasts/Webinars/Videoconferences Traditional Cl room CLE Self-Study (Maximum 10 per reporting period) Online Video MP3 ,question:How can Experienced Attorneys in VT fulfill their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Attorneys in Vermont can receive continuing legal education credit for the following activities: Writing. Attorneys in Vermont can earn CLE credit for non-paid scholarly writing and publication. Credits are awarded as follows: 1,000 Published Words - 2.5 CLE credits 3,000 Published Words - 5 CLE credits Earned hours may be prorated among multiple authors. Teaching.  CLE credit may be earned by teaching in accredited courses, except in instances where teaching is part of the attorney's regular job, such as full-time instruction at a law school or college. Credit is awarded at a rate of 1 CLE credit per 60 minutes of instruction, plus an additional 1 credit per 60 minutes of preparation time. One hour of actual preparation time will be allowed for each actual hour of approved teaching, up to a maximum of 5 hours of preparation time. Up to 2 CLE credits may be earned per reporting period by presenting to non-lawyers formal education and/or informational programs that are designed to broaden public knowledge and understanding of the law and/or increase public support and respect for the legal system. Attorneys cannot receive CLE credit for any teaching activity in which they are financially compensated, other than for out-of-pocket expenses. Experienced Attorneys in Vermont can also receive CLE credit for the following activities (maximum 10 credits per reporting period total): Service as Acting Judge. Attorneys can receive up to 3 CLE credits per reporting period for their service as acting judge. Reviewing Small Claims Cases in Superior Court. Attorneys can receive up to 3 CLE credits per reporting period for reviewing small claims cases in Superior Court. However, attorneys cannot claim 3 credits for this and an additional 3 credits for Service as Acting Judge for the same activity. Service as Judge at Moot Court. Attorneys can receive up to 2 CLE credits per reporting period. Volunteer Committee Work. Attorneys who volunteer with approved committees can receive up to 2 CLE credits per reporting period. Attorneys who act as members and ociate members of the Board of Bar Examiners will receive up to 10 CLE credits for work on behalf of the Board. Service as Mentor in the Mentorship Program for Newly Admitted Attorneys. Experienced Attorneys who act as mentors in the Newly Admitted Attorney mentorship program can receive up to 5 CLE credits per reporting period. ,question:Are there other ways Experienced Attorneys in VT can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys in Vermont must complete their CLE requirements every 2 years by June 30th. The year an attorney is due to complete all CLE credit requirements depends on their year of admission. For instance, an attorney admitted in 2017 would begin their first compliance period on their date of admission and would be due to complete their requirement June 30th, 2019. Thereafter, the attorney would be due to complete their CLE requirements every 2 years on June 30th. ,question:What is the deadline for Experienced Attorneys in VT to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:No, attorneys in Vermont cannot carry over excess credits into the next compliance period.,question:Can Experienced Attorneys in VT carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can complete all 20 credits on Lawline including their live requirement. Our Vermont course catalog can be found here. Lawline is an accredited provider for Vermont.,question:How many credits can VT attorneys complete on Lawline?,collapsible:true},{answer:Vermont attorneys can self-apply for course accreditation by filling out the form below: Vermont Self Application Form ,question:Can VT attorneys self-apply for course approval?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:VERMONT CLE REQUIREMENTS - NEWLY ADMITTED ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:Newly Admitted Attorneys in Vermont are those who are still within their first 2-year compliance period. ,question:Who is considered a VT Newly Admitted Attorney?,collapsible:true},{answer:All attorneys in Vermont must complete 20 CLE credits, including 2 ethics, every 2 years. As part of this requirement, Newly Admitted Attorneys must complete at least 15 CLE credits on Vermont practice and procedure in courses approved by the Board of Continuing Legal Education and certified by the Board of Bar Examiners. Newly Admitted Attorneys who were admitted by Bar Exam or Transferred UBE Score must also complete a 40 hour Mentorship Program.,question:What are the VT CLE Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:In general, CLE courses can be completed in a number of formats, including: Live Live Webcasts/Webinars/Videoconferences Traditional Cl room CLE Self-Study (Maximum 10 per reporting period) Online Video MP3  For the Newly Admitted requirement of 15 credits on Vermont practice and procedure, at least 6 credits must be earned in live programs. The Vermont Judiciary has a list of programs that are approved to satisfy the Newly Admitted requirement. ,question:How can VT Newly Admitted Attorneys complete their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Attorneys in Vermont can receive continuing legal education credit for the following activities: Writing. Attorneys in Vermont can earn CLE credit for non-paid scholarly writing and publication. Credits are awarded as follows: 1,000 Published Words - 2.5 CLE credits 3,000 Published Words - 5 CLE credits Earned hours may be prorated among multiple authors. Teaching.  CLE credit may be earned by teaching in accredited courses, except in instances where teaching is part of the attorney's regular job, such as full-time instruction at a law school or college. Credit is awarded at a rate of 1 CLE credit per 60 minutes of instruction, plus an additional 1 credit per 60 minutes of preparation time. One hour of actual preparation time will be allowed for each actual hour of approved teaching, up to a maximum of 5 hours of preparation time. Up to 2 CLE credits may be earned per reporting period by presenting to non-lawyers formal education and/or informational programs that are designed to broaden public knowledge and understanding of the law and/or increase public support and respect for the legal system. Attorneys cannot receive CLE credit for any teaching activity in which they are financially compensated, other than for out-of-pocket expenses. Attorneys in Vermont can also receive CLE credit for the following activities (maximum 10 credits per reporting period total): Service as Acting Judge. Attorneys can receive up to 3 CLE credits per reporting period for their service as acting judge.  Reviewing Small Claims Cases in Superior Court. Attorneys can receive up to 3 CLE credits per reporting period for reviewing small claims cases in Superior Court. However, attorneys cannot claim 3 credits for this and an additional 3 credits for Service as Acting Judge for the same activity.  Service as Judge at Moot Court. Attorneys can receive up to 2 CLE credits per reporting period. Volunteer Committee Work. Attorneys who volunteer with approved committees can receive up to 2 CLE credits per reporting period. Attorneys who act as members and ociate members of the Board of Bar Examiners will receive up to 10 CLE credits for work on behalf of the Board. p.p1 { margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 24.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; -webkit-text- : #000000 } p.p2 { margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; -webkit-text- : #000000 } p.p3 { margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; -webkit-text- : #000000; min-height: 14.0px } li.li2 { margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; -webkit-text- : #000000 } span.s1 { font-kerning: none } ul.ul1 { list-style-type: disc } ul.ul2 { list-style-type: circle } ,question:Are there other ways for Newly Admitted Attorneys in VT to earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys in Vermont must complete their CLE requirements every 2 years by June 30th. The year an attorney is due to complete all CLE credit requirements depends on their year of admission. For instance, an attorney admitted in 2017 would begin their first compliance period on their date of admission and would be due to complete their requirement June 30th, 2019. For Newly Admitted Attorneys who were admitted without the Bar Examination, the 15 Vermont-specific credit requirement must be completed within one year of admission. For those who were admitted by Bar Exam or by Transferred UBE Score, the 15 credits can be completed up to 6 months before sitting for the Bar Exam and no later than 1 year after admission. The 40-hour Mentorship Program must also be completed within 1 year of admission.,question:What is the deadline for VT Newly Admitted Attorneys to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:No, attorneys in Vermont cannot carry over credits into the next compliance period. ,question:Can Newly Admitted Attorneys in VT carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:Vermont CLE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE & REPORTING,meta:[{question:How do VT attorneys certify compliance?,answer: Attorneys in Vermont are required to submit a compliance form attesting to the total hours of CLE credits that the attorney earned during their reporting period. This form will be sent each year to all attorneys due to report that period, and will also be available on the Vermont Judiciary website.,collapsible:true},{question:What is the deadline for VT attorneys to certify compliance?,answer: Vermont attorneys must certify compliance with the CLE rules by July 1st following the end of their reporting period. 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Reporting: Attorneys in Virginia must certify their compliance on their Virginia Member Portal using the ID numbers provided on their certificates of completion.,question:VA CLE Requirements Overview}]},{type:Question,name:VA CLE Requirements - Experienced Attorneys,meta:[{answer:Experienced attorneys are all attorneys admitted to the Virginia bar that are not considered to be newly-admitted members to the bar. ,question:Who is considered an Experienced Attorney in Virginia?,collapsible:true},{answer:Virginia attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours (including at least two (2) in Ethics or Professionalism) every year. The remaining 10 credit hours may be in any other CLE credit category. Attorneys can complete all twelve credits, including the 4 live, on Lawline. Our Virginia course catalog can be found here.,question:What are the VA CLE Requirements for Experienced Attorneys,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced attorneys can fulfill their VA CLE Requirements by attending CLE cl es in a format that has been approved and accredited by the CLE Board.  Some approved formats are: Pre-recorded CLE courses (Maximum of 8): A program where a live presentation has been recorded and presented via electronic media and does not include live, simultaneous interaction with the presenter On Demand Online Courses Videotape DVD CD-ROM Audiotape Pre-recorded telephone seminars or webcasts Live CLE Courses (Minimum of 4): A program that includes simultaneous, live interaction with the presenter Live interactive webcast courses In-person courses ,question:How can Experienced Attorneys in VA fulfill their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Experienced attorneys can receive credit for: Speaking or teaching an accredited CLE program. Attorneys earn one (1) CLE credits for each 60 minutes of presentation. Attorneys may earn up to four (4) hours additional credit for preparation time. Attending law cl es.  Attorneys may earn credit for attending law cl es other than for the purpose of preparing for admission to practice law.  ,question:Are there other ways Experienced Attorneys in VA can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by October 31 each year. ,question:What is the deadline for Experienced Attorneys in VA to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Attorneys can carry over up to 12 excess CLE credits annually.  Of these, two (2) may be in Ethics or Professionalism. ,question:Can Experienced Attorneys in VA carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can self apply for course accreditation by filling out the form below: Virginia Self Application Form ,question:Can VA attorneys self-apply for course approval?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:VA CLE Requirements - Newly Admitted Attorneys,meta:[{answer:Newly Admitted attorneys are attorneys first admitted to the Virginia bar during the current compliance period. ,question:Who is considered a VA Newly Admitted Attorney?,collapsible:true},{answer:Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from the 12-credit MCLE requirement for the reporting period in which they are first admitted to practice.  Newly admitted attorneys are required to take the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course provided by the Virginia bar within 12 months of becoming an active member.  This course may count toward their CLE requirement for the first reporting cycle. ,question:What are the VA CLE Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Newly admitted attorneys must complete the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course provided by the Virginia bar within 12 months of becoming an active member. ,question:What is the deadline for Newly Admitted Attorneys in VA to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Although attorneys are exempt from completing the 12-hour MCLE requirement during the compliance year in which they are first admitted to practice in Virginia, they may still complete CLE activities during that time. Any CLE credits earned after p ing the Bar Exam but before October 31 of that year may be carried forward into the attorney's first compliance period.,question:Can Newly Admitted Attorneys in VA carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Offer,name:,meta:[{answer:null,body:Easily track and manage all of your credits, including those taken outside of Lawline! ,title:Have you completed all your VA CLE yet?, on_text:Track Your Credits Here!, on_url:https://www.lawline.com/credit-tracker}]},{type:Question,name:VA CLE Requirements - Compliance & Reporting,meta:[{answer:Virginia attorneys must certify compliance either electronically as instructed on the MCLE attendance reporting site of the Virginia State Bar's website, or, if for any reason the attorney is unable to do so, by forwarding  a copy of the Certification of Attendance or Certification of Teaching to the Board.,question:How do VA attorneys certify compliance?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced attorneys must certify that they have completed their CLE requirement for that reporting cycle no later than December 15 following the compliance deadline. ,question:What is the deadline for Experienced VA attorneys to certify compliance?,collapsible:true},{answer:Newly admitted VA attorneys must certify that they have completed the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course provided by the Virginia bar within 12 months of becoming an active member.,question:What is the deadline for Newly Admitted VA attorneys to certify compliance?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:Additional CLE Resources for Virginia Attorneys:,meta:[{answer:Virginia State Bar  1111 East Main Street, Suite 700 Richmond, VA 23219 ,question:State Bar Contact Info,collapsible:true},{answer:http://www.vsb.org/docs/accredited-sponsors.pdf ,question:Virginiau2019s Accredited Provider List of approved CLE providers,collapsible:true},{answer:https://member.vsb.org/vsbportal/ ,question:Virginiau2019s Self-Reporting Portal Login Page:,collapsible:true}]}]},{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:0,credits_allowed_online:0,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:w10GdpGaWb,name:U.S. Small Business Administration,abbr:SBA,slug:sba},credit_types:[{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[]}]},{label:Washington,state:{id:3ALPorKGoQ,abbr:WA,name:Washington,slug:washington,timezone:America/Los_Angeles},professions:[{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:true,credit_hour:60,credits_allowed_online:45,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:neYEALPAZ2,name:Continued Legal Education,abbr:CLE,slug:cle},credit_types:[{id:KoV7VAEJkW,name:Ethics,required_amount:6,credit_categories:[]},{id:qoDGl5PKg0,name:Improving The Legal System,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]},{id:b127gBElDj,name:Law and Legal Procedure,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]},{id:mJr74MGbLa,name:Office Management,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]},{id:AZOGNZGNrd,name:Personal Development and Mental Health,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]},{id:NlMG3MEm6k,name:Professional Development,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[{type:Question,name:Washington CLE REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE,meta:[{answer:Total Credits: 45 credit hours every 3 years At least 15 in Law & Legal Procedure At least 6 in Ethics The remaining 24 credits can be earned in the above categories, as well as in: Professional development  Personal development and mental health Office management Improving the legal system  CLE Deadline: December 31st Carry Over Credit: Attorneys may carry over 15 credits, of which 2 may be Ethics, into the next reporting period. Reporting: Deadline is February 1st. Lawline reports credits for courses taken in Live Webcast format. Attorneys must report their own credits for courses completed in On Demand or Audio MP3 formats. WA attorneys can self report their credits online using the course ID number found on their certificates here. ,question:Washington CLE Requirements Overview}]},{type:Question,name:Washington CLE REQUIREMENTS,meta:[{answer:Washington attorneys must complete 45 CLE credit hours every 3 years, including at least 6 hours in Legal Ethics and 15 in Law and Legal Procedure. Newly Admitted WA attorneys gain the remainder of the year they are admitted as additional time to complete their first reporting period. For Example: An attorney admitted in May 2017, can earn credits from admit date until 12/31/2020 for the 2018-2020 reporting period. ,question:What are the WA CLE Requirements for attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can fulfill their WA CLE Requirements by attending CLE cl es that have been approved and accredited by the MCLE Board.  Some examples of approved course formats include: CLE Online Courses (Webcasts, On Demand Videos) CLE Audio Courses (MP3, via Mobile App, etc.) CLE Courses in a Live Traditional Cl room Attorneys may complete courses in the following subject areas: Law and Legal Procedure (minimum of 15 per reporting period) - Courses related to substantive law, legal procedure, process, legal research, legal writing, legal ysis, or related skills and technology Ethics and Professional Responsibility (minimum of 6 per reporting period) - Courses related to professional responsibility and conduct standards for lawyers. Includes diversity and anti bias in the practice of law or the legal system, and the risks to ethical practice ociated with diagnosable mental health conditions, addictive behavior, and stress. Professional Development - Courses that enhance or develop a lawyeru2019s professional skills.  Includes effective lawyering, leadership, career development, communication, and presentation skills. Personal Development and Mental Health - Courses that enhance a lawyeru2019s personal skills, well-being, and awareness of mental health issues.  Includes stress management, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicide, and addictive behaviors, but does not provide information about treatment. Office Management - Courses that enhance the quality of service to clients and efficiency of operating an office. Includes case management, time management, business planning, financial management, office technology, practice development and marketing, client relations, employee relations, and responsibilities when opening or closing an office Improving the Legal System - Courses that educate and inform lawyers about current developments and changes in the practice of law and legal profession in general.  Includes legal education, global perspectives of the law, courts and other dispute resolution systems, regulation of the practice of law, access to justice, and pro bono and low cost service planning Nexus Subject - Courses that do not deal directly with the practice of law but that are demonstrated by the lawyer or sponsor to be related to a lawyeru2019s professional role as a lawyer. ,question:How can attorneys in WA fulfill their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer: Yes! Attorneys in Washington can receive CLE credit for: Presenting at an Approved CLE Activity. Attorneys can claim a maximum of 5 CLE credits for preparation for each 1 hour of presentation plus the presentation time at an approved CLE activity. Attorneys must have prepared at least 5 hours to claim all 5 CLE credits of preparation time. Teaching Law School Courses. Except for full-time instructors, attorneys can earn CLE credit for teaching at an ABA-accredited law school. Attorneys can earn 1 CLE credit for each 60 minutes of instruction. For example, a WA attorney teaching 16 cl es of 1.5 hours each would earn 24 CLE credits. Writing. Attorneys can earn CLE credit by authoring a work that is published in a recognized book, law review or law journal. The writing must focus on lawyer, LLLT or LPO education. Attorneys must write a minimum of 10 pages to earn 1 CLE credit for each 60 minutes dedicated to legal research and writing. Mentoring in an Approved Program. Mentors and Mentees can earn 1 CLE credit per 60 minutes for qualifying activities approved by the MCLE Board. The Mentor must be a lawyer in good standing and practicing law for a minimum of 5 years.  Preparing Students For or Judging Law Competitions. Attorneys can earn credit with a sponsoring law school that meets the requirements. Attorneys can earn 1 CLE credit for every 60 minutes of participation. Providing Pro Bono Legal Services. Attorneys can earn 1 CLE credit for every 60 minutes of participation. Attending Law School Courses. Attorneys can earn 1 CLE credit for every 60 minutes of attendance. Attending Bar Review cl es for a jurisdiction outside of Washington. Attorneys can earn 1 CLE credit for every 60 minutes of attendance. ,question:Are there other ways attorneys in WA can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys must complete their CLE requirements every 3 years by Dec 31st. The year in which an attorney is due to complete and report their CLE requirements depends on the year in which the attorney was admitted in Washington. A listing of the Washington reporting groups can be found here.  ,question:What is the deadline for attorneys in WA to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can complete all 45 credits on Lawline. Our Washington course catalog can be found here. ,question:How many credits can WA attorneys complete on Lawline?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Washington has comity agreements with Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. Washington attorneys can earn CLE credits by completing courses with one of these states, paying a fee, and filing a Comity Certificate from these states. ,question:Can Washington attorneys satisfy their CLE requirement by taking courses approved in other states?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes, Washington attorneys can self-apply for course approval using this form.,question:Can Washington attorneys self-apply for course approval?,collapsible:true},{answer: Yes, Washington Attorneys can carry over up to 15 extra CLE credits, 2 of which may be Ethics and Professional Responsibility, to the next reporting cycle. ,question:Can attorneys in WA carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:Washington CLE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE & REPORTING,meta:[{question:How do WA attorneys certify compliance?,answer:Attorneys can certify compliance online on the Washington MCLE Portal, or by  completing and mailing in the paper certification form included in the license renewal packet. ,collapsible:true},{question:What is the deadline for WA attorneys to certify compliance?,answer: Washington Attorneys must report their credits by Feb 1st of the calendar year following their CLE compliance deadline.,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:ADDITIONAL CLE RESOURCES FOR Washington ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:WA State Board of CLE  2101 Fourth Avenue, 4th Floor  Seattle, WA 98121-2330  206-733-5987 https://www.wsba.org/Legal-Community/Committees-Boards-and-Other-Groups/mcle-board ,question:State Contact Info,collapsible:true},{answer:Washington CLE FAQ Page,question:Washington CLE FAQ Page,collapsible:true},{answer:Lawline.com Sponsor Number: 9113811 ,question:Lawline's Sponsor Number,collapsible:true},{answer:https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/mcle/mcle-for-lawyers ,question:MCLE for Lawyers Information,collapsible:true},{answer:http://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=ga&set=apr&ruleid=gaapr11 ,question:MCLE Rules,collapsible:true},{answer:https://mcle.wsba.org/Search/Activity ,question:List of Approved Activities,collapsible:true},{answer:https://mcle.wsba.org/auth/login?ReturnUrl=%2F ,question:WA MCLE Portal,collapsible:true}]}]},{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:0,credits_allowed_online:0,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:w10GdpGaWb,name:U.S. Small Business Administration,abbr:SBA,slug:sba},credit_types:[{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[]}]},{label:West Virginia,state:{id:RVW78RYPwY,abbr:WV,name:West Virginia,slug:west-virginia,timezone:America/New_York},professions:[{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:true,credit_hour:50,credits_allowed_online:12,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:neYEALPAZ2,name:Continued Legal Education,abbr:CLE,slug:cle},credit_types:[{id:KoV7VAEJkW,name:Ethics,required_amount:3,credit_categories:[]},{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[{type:Question,name:West Virginia CLE REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE,meta:[{answer:Total Credits: 24 credit hours every two years At least 3 in Ethics  CLE Deadline: June 30th, even years Carry Over Credit: Attorneys can carry over 6 credits, none of which can be ethics, into the next reporting period. Reporting: Deadline is July 31st, even years. Lawline reports credits for WV.,question:West Virginia CLE Requirements Overview}]},{type:Question,name:WEST VIRGINIA CLE REQUIREMENTS - EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:Experienced Attorneys in West Virginia are those who have been admitted for more than 12 months and have already completed the Bridge the Gap requirement for New Admittees. ,question:Who is considered an Experienced Attorney in West Virginia?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced West Virginia Attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours (including at least 3 in legal ethics, office management, substance abuse, and/or elimination of bias) every two years. ,question:What are the WV CLE Requirements for Experienced Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can fulfill their WV CLE Requirements by attending CLE cl es that have been approved by the CLE Commission, or cl es offered by sponsors who are presumptively approved to offer CLE courses in West Virginia. CLE course formats that are limited to no more than half (12 credits) of the total CLE requirement: Video CLE Audio CLE Simultaneous satellite broadcasts (Webcasts) Correspondence courses Telephone seminars Computer-based training courses In-house instruction Live, in-person courses have no limit to the number of credits that can be earned towards the CLE requirement.,question:How can Experienced Attorneys in WV fulfill their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can complete up to 12 credits on Lawline through On Demand, MP3, and Webcast courses. Webcasts do not count as Live credit in West Virginia and are subject to the 12-credit maximum per compliance period. Our West Virginia courses can be found here. ,question:How many credits can WV attorneys complete on Lawline?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Experienced Attorneys can receive credit for: Speaking or teaching an accredited CLE program. Attorneys earn 6 CLE credits for each 50 minutes of presentation. No additional credit for preparation time. If an attorney speaks on a panel for less than 50 minutes, only 3 CLE credits may be provided. Teaching law courses at an ABA-accredited law school. Published legal research-based writing. Attorneys in West Virginia may receive CLE credit for the following legal research/writing activities: Publishing an article in the law review of an ABA-accredited law school Publishing an article in the official publication of the state bar Authoring or coauthoring a book Publishing a paper in a legal society's annual, hardbound collection Publishing an article in a bar journal in another state Editing or authoring periodic newsletters designed to serve the interests of specialists ,question:Are there other ways Experienced Attorneys in WV can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:The compliance period for West Virginia Experienced Attorneys begins on July 1st of even years and ends two years later on June 30th. For example, the current reporting period began on July 1st, 2018 and will end on June 30th, 2020. ,question:What is the WV CLE Compliance Period for Experienced Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! If a WV attorney completes more than the required number of CLE credits, a maximum of 6 general credits (not ethics) will be automatically applied to the next reporting period. ,question:Can Experienced Attorneys in WV carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:WEST VIRGINIA CLE REQUIREMENTS - NEWLY ADMITTED ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:Newly Admitted Attorneys in West Virginia are those are still within their first 12 months after admission to the Bar. ,question:Who is considered a Newly Admitted Attorney in West Virginia?,collapsible:true},{answer:Newly Admitted Attorneys who were admitted on or after July 1st, 2018 must complete the Live In-Person Bridge the Gap Program within 24 months of their admission. This Program is offered exclusively by the West Virginia State Bar and is available to be complete at the WV State Bar Annual Meeting and one other to be announced date/location every year. CLE credit is available for completion of this mandatory Program. In addition, Attorneys admitted within the first year of the two-year compliance period (ex: July 1st, 2018 to June 30th, 2019) are required to complete 12 credits of CLE courses including 3 in legal ethics, office management, substance abuse, and/or elimination of bias in the legal profession. Attorneys admitted in the second year of the two-year compliance period (ex. July 1st, 2019 to June 30th, 2020) are exempt from the 12 credits requirement during the reporting period they are admitted but must still complete the WV Bridge the Gap Program.,question:What are the WV CLE Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can fulfill the 12-credit portion of their initial WV CLE Requirement by attending CLE cl es that have been approved by the CLE Commission, or cl es offered by sponsors who are presumptively approved to offer CLE courses in West Virginia. CLE course formats that are limited to no more than half (6 credits) of the total CLE requirement: Video CLE Audio CLE Simultaneous satellite broadcasts (Webcasts)  Correspondence courses Telephone seminars Computer-based training courses In-house instruction Live, in-person courses have no limit to the number of credits that can be earned towards the CLE requirement. The 6-credit Bridge the Gap program for Newly Admitted West Virginia Attorneys is offered exclusively by the WV State Bar. Please see here for more information. ,question:How can Newly Admitted Attorneys in WV fulfill their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Newly Admitted Attorneys can receive credit for: Speaking or teaching an accredited CLE program. Attorneys earn 6 CLE credits for each 50 minutes of presentation. No additional credit for preparation time. If an attorney speaks on a panel for less than 50 minutes, only 3 CLE credits may be provided. Teaching law courses at an ABA-accredited law school. Published legal research-based writing. Attorneys in West Virginia may receive CLE credit for the following legal research/writing activities: Publishing an article in the law review of an ABA-accredited law school Publishing an article in the official publication of the state bar Authoring or coauthoring a book Publishing a paper in a legal society's annual, hardbound collection Publishing an article in a bar journal in another state Editing or authoring periodic newsletters designed to serve the interests of specialists ,question:Are there other ways Newly Admitted Attorneys in WV can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Newly Admitted Attorneys admitted between July 1st of an even year and June 30th of an odd year must complete their CLE requirements by June 30th of the following even year. For example, a WV attorney admitted in January 2017 must complete their CLE credits by June 30th, 2018. Newly Admitted Attorneys admitted after July 1st of an odd year are exempt from the current reporting period. For example, a WV attorney admitted in September 2017 is exempt from the 2016-2018 reporting cycle. All Newly Admitted Attorneys must complete the West Virginia Bridge the Gap Program within 24 months of their admission to the West Virginia State Bar. ,question:What is the deadline for WV Newly Admitted Attorneys to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! If a WV attorney completes more than the required number of CLE credits, a maximum of 6 general credits (not ethics) will be automatically applied to the next reporting period. ,question:Can Newly Admitted Attorneys in WV carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys who have been admitted to another US jurisdiction for 5 or more years or who have completed a mandatory 7 or more credit Newly Admitted Attorney training program offered by another State Bar, may request an exemption from the West Virginia Bridge the Gap Program. The exemption request must be submitted no later than 24 months after an attorneys admission.,question:What if a Newly Admitted Attorney in WV is already admitted in another state?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:West Virginia CLE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE & REPORTING,meta:[{question:How do WV attorneys report attendance?,answer:Sponsors of approved programs in West Virginia are asked to supply attendance information to the MCLE Commission, but attorneys are encouraged to report themselves if they do not see their activities posted to their compliance record within two months of the activity date. Attorneys in West Virginia may self-report their CLE attendance information through the member portal at www.mywvbar.org. Lawline reports each month's credits at the beginning of the following month. Please ensure that your bar number is filled out in your profile.  ,collapsible:true},{answer:West Virginia attorneys must report their CLE credits by July 31st of even years following their compliance deadline.,question:What is the deadline for WV attorneys to report their attendance?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:ADDITIONAL CLE RESOURCES FOR West Virginia ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:WV MCLE Commission  2000 Deitrick Blvd  Charleston, WV 25311-1231  304-553-7220  [email protected]  http://www.wvbar.org ,question:State Contact Info,collapsible:true},{answer:http://www.wvbar.org/members/mcle/rules-regulations/ ,question:West Virginiau2019s MCLE Rules and Regulations,collapsible:true},{answer:All members of the West Virginia State Bar who have been admitted for less than 10 years are automatically members of the Young Lawyers Section. http://www.wvyounglawyers.com/ ,question:West Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Section,collapsible:true}]}]},{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:0,credits_allowed_online:0,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:w10GdpGaWb,name:U.S. Small Business Administration,abbr:SBA,slug:sba},credit_types:[{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[]}]},{label:Wisconsin,state:{id:LQwE6erPyb,abbr:WI,name:Wisconsin,slug:wisconsin,timezone:America/Chicago},professions:[{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:50,credits_allowed_online:30,webcast_counts_as_live:15,profession:{id:neYEALPAZ2,name:Continued Legal Education,abbr:CLE,slug:cle},credit_types:[{id:KoV7VAEJkW,name:Ethics,required_amount:3,credit_categories:[]},{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]},{id:bvaGpg705R,name:Law Practice Management,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]},{id:NJqEYo0GW5,name:Lawyer Awareness and Understanding,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[{type:Question,name:Wisconsin CLE REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE,meta:[{answer:Total Credits: 30 credit hours every 2 years At least 3 in Ethics (cannot be taken via on-demand courses) CLE Deadline: December 31st Carry Over Credit: Attorneys may carry over 15 credits into the next reporting period. Ethics credits cannot be carried over. Reporting: Deadline is February 1st. WI attorneys can report their credits online here.  ,question:Wisconsin CLE Requirements Overview}]},{type:Question,name:WI CLE Requirements - Experienced Attorneys,meta:[{answer:In Wisconsin, an attorney is considered experienced after being admitted to the WI state bar for more than one year. ,question:Who is considered an Experienced Attorney in Wisconsin?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced Attorneys in Wisconsin are required to complete 30 CLE credit hours every 2 years to fulfill their lawyer education. From the 30 hours, at least 3 must be ethics credits (cannot be completed via On Demand).,question:What are the CLE requirements for WI Experienced Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced Attorneys in WI can fulfill their CLE requirement by taking courses that have been approved and accredited by the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. Some examples of acceptable course formats in Wisconsin include: Repeated On Demand CLE Programs: Maximum 15 per reporting period, cannot include ethics Online On-Demand Video Online On-Demand Audio Live CLE Live Webcasts Cl es in a Live Traditional Cl room WI attorneys can attend a maximum of 6 hours per reporting cycle in each of the following credit types: Lawyer Awareness and Understanding (courses related to substance abuse/dependence disorders, mental illness, stress management, and work/life balance), and Law Practice Management ,question:How can WI Experienced Attorneys fulfill their CLE requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Wisconsin Experienced Attorneys can fulfill their CLE requirements with the following activities: Teaching CLE. Attorneys may earn 2 CLE credits for each hour taught at an approved judicial education or CLE activity. Teaching Law School. Attorneys may earn 1 CLE credit for each academic credit taught an ABA-accredited Law School. Legal Writing and Publication. An Experienced Attorney in WI may earn up to 15 CLE credits for publishing writing primarily related to the practice of law. This can be in the form of a book, article with the Index to Legal Periodicals, or within a book as the pocket area and supplement. Pro Bono Legal Services. WI attorneys can claim 1 hour of CLE credit for every 5 hours of pro bono legal services performed, up to a maximum of 6 hours per reporting cycle. Grading the Essay Section of the WI Bar Exam. Attorneys may earn 6 CLE credits per Examination. ,question:Are there additional methods Experienced Attorneys in WI can fulfill their CLE requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys in Wisconsin have until December 31st of the second year of their reporting period to complete their CLE requirements. Reporting periods are determined based on the attorneyu2019s year of admission in Wisconsin. Attorneys admitted in even-numbered years must complete and report their requirements by December 31st in even-numbered years, and attorneys admitted in odd-numbered years must complete and report their requirements by December 31st in odd-numbered years. ,question:What is the deadline for WI Experienced Attorneys to complete their CLE requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Experienced Attorneys in Wisconsin can carry over a maximum of 15 CLE credit hours towards the next reporting cycle. Ethics credits cannot be carried over. ,question:Can Experienced Attorneys in WI carry over additional credits from one cycle to the next?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can complete all thirty credits on Lawline. Our Wisconsin course catalog can be found here.  ,collapsible:true,question:How many credits can WI attorneys complete on Lawline?},{answer:Attorneys can self apply for course accreditation by filling out the form below: Wisconsin Self Application Form ,collapsible:true,question:Can WI attorneys self-apply for course approval?},{answer:An attorney who is admitted to practice in WI but whose practice is principally in another jurisdiction that has a Mandatory CLE requirement is exempt from the WI CLE requirement, as long as the other stateu2019s MCLE requirement is met and the attorney certifies compliance on their annual report for Wisconsin. ,collapsible:true,question:What if a WI attorney principally practices in another jurisdiction?}]},{type:Question,name:WI CLE Requirements - Newly Admitted Attorneys,meta:[{answer:In Wisconsin, Newly Admitted Attorneys are exempt from taking and reporting CLE credits. ,question:What are the CLE requirements for WI Newly Admitted Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Newly Admitted Attorneys are attorneys within their first year of admission to the WI State Bar. ,question:Who is considered a Newly Admitted Attorney in Wisconsin?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:Wisconsin CLE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE & REPORTING,meta:[{question:How do Wisconsin attorneys report compliance?,answer:Wisconsin attorneys must report their CLE credits by going online to https://clereporting.wicourts.gov/session/new. Please see here for instructions on how to create a new account, log in, and report CLE credits. ,collapsible:true},{answer:Wisconsin attorneys must certify that they have complied with their CLE requirements by December 31st of the second year of their reporting period.,question:What is the deadline for Wisconsin attorneys to report compliance?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:ADDITIONAL CLE RESOURCES FOR Wisconsin ATTORNEYS,meta:[{answer:Board of Examiners  Lenney Bldg.  110 E. Main Street, Suite 715  Madison, WI 53703-3328  608-266-9760  http://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/edu.htm ,collapsible:true,question:State Contact Info},{answer:https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/edu.htm  ,question:Wisconsin CLE Information,collapsible:true},{answer: http://blog.lawline.com/updates-to-the-wisconsin-cle-rules-what-attorneys-need-to-know ,collapsible:true,question:Updates to the Wisconsin CLE Rules: What Attorneys Need to Know}]}]},{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:0,credits_allowed_online:0,webcast_counts_as_live:0,profession:{id:w10GdpGaWb,name:U.S. Small Business Administration,abbr:SBA,slug:sba},credit_types:[{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[]}]},{label:Wyoming,state:{id:KoV7V9AEJk,abbr:WY,name:Wyoming,slug:wyoming,timezone:America/Denver},professions:[{accredited:true,audio_allowed:true,audio_verification_code_level:1,barnumber_required:false,credit_hour:60,credits_allowed_online:15,webcast_counts_as_live:9,profession:{id:neYEALPAZ2,name:Continued Legal Education,abbr:CLE,slug:cle},credit_types:[{id:KoV7VAEJkW,name:Ethics,required_amount:1,credit_categories:[]},{id:v2DGbA7aYM,name:General,required_amount:0,credit_categories:[]}],sections:[{type:Question,name:Wyoming CLE REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE,meta:[{answer:Total Credits: 15 credit hours every year At least 2 in Ethics CLE Deadline: December 31st Carry Over Credit: Attorneys can carry over any excess Live credits earned, including Ethics, for two years. Reporting: Deadline is January 15th. WY attorneys can report their credits online here. ,question:Wyoming CLE Requirements Overview}]},{type:Question,name:Wyoming CLE REQUIREMENTS - Experienced Attorneys,meta:[{answer:Experienced attorneys are attorneys admitted to the Wyoming bar for more than one year. ,question:Who is considered an Experienced Attorney in Wyoming?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced Wyoming attorneys must complete a minimum of 15 CLE credits, including at least two credits of legal ethics, each calendar year. ,question:What are the WY CLE Requirements for Experienced Attorneys?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced Attorneys can fulfill their WY CLE Requirements by attending CLE cl es that have been approved and accredited by the CLE Director.  Some accepted course formats are: Self Study (Maximum 6 credits per year) On Demand Video Courses MP3 Audio courses Live CLE Cl es in a Live Traditional Cl room ,question:How can Experienced Attorneys in WY fulfill their CLE Requirements?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! attorneys can receive credit for: Speaking or teaching an accredited CLE program. Attorneys can receive 3 CLE credits for each hour spent lecturing in a CLE program. Legal Writing. Attorneys in Wyoming may receive up to 15 CLE credits per calendar year for writing articles that are published in a legal periodical, such as law reviews, legal newsletters, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, etc. Providing pro bono legal services. An attorney may receive a maximum of five hours of legal education credit each calendar year for providing pro bono public service as defined in Rule 6.1 of the Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct. ,question:Are there other ways Attorneys in WY can earn CLE credit?,collapsible:true},{answer:Experienced attorneys must complete their CLE requirement on or before December 31 each year. ,question:What is the deadline for Experienced Attorneys in WY to complete their CLE credits?,collapsible:true},{answer:Yes! Wyoming attorneys can carry forward any excess Live credits they have earned for two years. This includes legal ethics credits. ,question:Can Experienced Attorneys in WY carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?,collapsible:true},{answer:Lawline does not accredit courses for Wyoming. However, we believe our courses would qualify for Wyoming credit approval pursuant to the Rules of the Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education. WY attorneys can self-apply for course approval of Lawline programs.,question:How many credits can Wyoming attorneys earn on Lawline?,collapsible:true},{answer:Attorneys can self apply for course accreditation by filling out the form below: Wyoming Self Application Form,question:How can WY attorneys self-apply for course approval?,collapsible:true}]},{type:Question,name:Wyoming CLE REQUIREMENTS - Newly Admitted Attorneys,meta:[{answer:Newly admitted attorneys in Wyoming, either by Examination or by Uniform Bar Examination score transfer, are those who are still within the first 12 months after their date of admission to the WY Bar. ,question:Who is considered a WY Newly Admitted Attorney?,collapsible:true},{answer:As part of the 15-credit CLE requirement for all attorneys in WY, each New Admittee must complete a six-hour continuing legal education course entitled u2018u2018Pathways to Professional Practice.u2019u2019 The Pathways course is an in-person seminar provided by the Wyoming State

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