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Kentucky CLE at a Glance
Kentucky attorneys can complete all 12 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.
12 CLE Credits
12 total credit hours required annually
2 Legal Ethics Credits
2 Specialty Credit Hours required Annually
June 30 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is June 30 every year
No Live Requirement
Kentucky has no live webinar credit requirements
Kentucky CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 12 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 12 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 2 credit hours total, including 2 credit hours of Legal Ethics.
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: August 10
Reporting Cycle: 1 year
State Reporting: Attorneys self report to Kentucky through the Kentucky Bar website at https://www.kybar.org
Top Kentucky CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about Kentucky CLE requirements
How many CLE hours are required?
Twelve CLE hours including 2 hours of ethics by June 30 each year.
How many CLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
All 12 credit hours can be completed online.
How do Attorney Credits' CLE courses qualify for credit in Kentucky?
All of our online and downloadable on-demand CLE courses have been approved for CLE credit by the Kentucky Continuing Legal Education Commission.
What are my CLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: August 10
What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
Within 12 months after being admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association, a newly admitted attorney must complete the New Lawyer Program. This program is offered twice a year (in January or early February) and is done in conjunction with the Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention.
Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?
No. This program is only offered by the Kentucky Bar Association.
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