Stay compliant with the Illinois State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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Attorney Credits is a MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois Approved Provider.
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Illinois CLE at a Glance
Illinois attorneys need 30 CLE credits. See the online and live requirements below before choosing courses.
30 CLE Credits
30 total credit hours required every 2 years
6 Specialty Credits
Professional Responsibility = 4 Credit Hours
Diversity & Inclusion = 1 Credit Hour
Mental Health & Substance Abuse = 1 Credit Hour
6 Specialty Credit Hours required every 2 years
June 30 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is June 30 every 2 years
No Live Requirement
Illinois has no live webinar credit requirements
Illinois CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 30 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 30 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 6 credit hours total, including 4 credit hours of Professional Responsibility; 1 credit hour of Diversity & Inclusion; and 1 credit hour of Mental Health & Substance Abuse.
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: July 31
Reporting Cycle: 2 years
State Reporting: We report your completed courses to the MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois. Our automated attendance reports run on the 1st and weekly on Thursday. Illinois attorneys that are not in compliance must request a grace period extension on the board's website. If you have completed your CLE requirement and your My MCLE transcript is complete you do not need to report compliance.
Top Illinois CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about Illinois CLE requirements
How many MCLE hours are required?
Thirty credit hours every 2 years - including 4 required hours of Professional Responsibility, 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion and 1 hour of Mental Health and Substance.
How many MCLE hours can I take through this site?
All 30 credit hours.
How do these MCLE courses qualify for credit in Illinois?
Attorney Credits is an Accredited CLE Provider in Illinois (ATT0001). All of our online on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: 2 years
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: July 31
Reporting Group A-M: even years
Reporting Group N-Z: odd years
What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
Newly admitted attorneys must complete a total of 15 MCLE hours - which can include a 6 hour Basic Skills course OR a mentoring program approved by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism; and at least 9 hours of general or Professional Responsibility MCLE hours. Please note that only the 6 hour Basic Skills requirement may be satisfied prior to being sworn into the bar. Credits must be completed by the last day of the month one year after admission to the Illinois Bar. For full details please see Illinois' FAQ.
Do you offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?
No. We do not offer an Illinois approved Basic Skills course.
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