Stay compliant with the South Carolina State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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South Carolina CLE at a Glance
South Carolina attorneys can complete all 14 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.
14 CLE Credits
14 total credit hours required annually
3 Specialty Credits
Legal Ethics or Professional Responsibility = 2 Credit Hours
Substance Abuse = 1 Credit Hour
3 Specialty Credit Hours required Annually
February 28 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is February 28 every year
No Live Requirement
South Carolina has no live webinar credit requirements
South Carolina CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 14 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 8 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 3 credit hours total, including 2 credit hours of Legal Ethics, or Professional Responsibility; and 1 credit hour of Substance Abuse.
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: February 28
Reporting Deadline: March 1
Reporting Cycle: 1 year
State Reporting: We report your completed courses to the South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization. Our automated reports are emailed to the South Carolina Commission weekly on Thursday. In January, the Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization will mail you an CLE compliance report. If the information in your CLE compliance report is accurate and you have completed your required South Carolina CLE, you must sign and return the annual report before March 1.
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Attorney Credits courses are approved by the Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization.
Additional Resources
South Carolina MCLE FAQ: FAQ page
Top South Carolina CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about South Carolina CLE requirements
How many MCLE hours are required?
Fourteen credit hours every year - including 2 required hours of legal ethics. In addition, at least once every 2 years, you must complete 1 hour of substance abuse. The substance abuse credit is part of the general CLE requirement and cannot be applied to satisfy the legal ethics requirement.
How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
A maximum eight of the 14 credit hours can be taken online through Attorney Credits.
How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in South Carolina?
All of our online on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization.
What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadlines: February 28
Reporting Deadline: March 1
What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from MCLE requirements during the reporting year that they are admitted to the South Carolina Bar. Before the end of the first required reporting year, newly admitted members admitted pursuant to Rule 402, SCACR, unless exempt , must complete and Essentials Series course administered by the South Carolina Bar in addition to regular CLE requirement.
Can I carry hours forward to the next year?
Yes, up to 14 live credit hours may be carried over to the next compliance period, including 2 hours of legal ethics. Extra substance abuse hours will only be applied to the general requirement. Please note that MCLE credit from online MCLE courses may NOT be carried forward to the next compliance period.
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