Stay compliant with the Washington State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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Washington CLE at a Glance
Washington attorneys can complete all 45 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.
45 CLE Credits
45 total credit hours required every 3 years
6 Specialty Credits
Legal Ethics or Professional Responsibility = 5 Credit Hours
Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Implicit and Explicit Bias (WA) = 1 Credit Hour
6 Specialty Credit Hours required every 3 years
December 31 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is December 31 every 3 years
No Live Requirement
Washington has no live webinar credit requirements
Washington CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 45 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 45 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 6 credit hours total, including 5 credit hours of Legal Ethics, or Professional Responsibility; and 1 credit hour of Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Implicit and Explicit Bias (WA).
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: February 1
Reporting Cycle: 3 years
State Reporting: Attorney Credits reports completed live webinar courses to the Washington State Bar Association every Thursday. Washington attorneys must continue to self-report our on-demand courses through the Washington State Bar's website at: https://www.mywsba.org/ Each Washington attorney must also submit an MCLE compliance certification form by February 1 following the end of the lawyer's three-year reporting period.
Top Washington CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about Washington CLE requirements
How many MCLE hours are required?
Forty-five credit hours every 3 years - including a minimum of 6 hours of legal ethics and 15 hours of law & legal procedures. At least 1 hour of the ethics must be in the topic of equity, inclusion, and the mitigation of both implicit and explicit bias in the legal profession and the practice of law.
How many MCLE hours can attorneys take through Attorney Credits?
All 45 credit hours can be taken online.
Can LLLTs and LPOs complete courses accredited for MCLE credit in Washington to fulfill their continuing education requirement?
Yes, LLLTs (Limited License Legal Technicians) and LPOs (Limited Practice Officers) may complete MCLE courses that have been approved for MCLE credit in Washington. LLLTs and LPOs must complete 30 credit hours each 3 year compliance period.
How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in Washington?
Attorney Credits is an Accredited Sponsor of MCLE in Washington. All of our online and downloadable MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Washington State Bar Association.
What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: 3 years
Compliance Deadlines: December 31
Reporting Deadline: February 1
What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
There are no special requirements for newly admitted attorneys. Please note that newly admitted attorneys are exempt from the MCLE requirement for the calendar year of admission.
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