Wisconsin CLE

TOP WISCONSIN CLE QUESTIONS

How many CLE hours are required?

30 hours every 2 years - including at least 3 required hour of Legal Ethics. Effective January 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Order established a new optional Continuing Legal Education (CLE) category for cultural competency and reduction of bias (“CCRB”).

Is cultural competency and reduction of bias (“CCRB”) a required hour?

No. This is only a new category of credit that is optional. Wisconsin attorneys are not required to complete this course.

How many state CLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?

None. We do not currently offer CLE courses for Wisconsin attorneys.

What are my CLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: Every 2 Years
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: December 31

Is there a special requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

No. Newly Admitted Attorneys are exempt from taking and reporting CLE hours in their first year after being admitted.

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

Yes, attorneys can carry over up to 15 excess CLE hours into the next annual reporting cycle. Please note that ethics hours cannot be carried over.

Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?

No. We do not currently offer CLE courses for Wisconsin attorneys.

Does Attorney Credits report my CLE hours to the state bar?

No. We do not currently offer CLE courses for Wisconsin attorneys.

How do I report the completion of my CLE requirement at the end of my compliance period?

Wisconsin attorneys must report their CLE hours online on the Wisconsin Supreme Court System website. Here is a link to access the Wisconsin CLE Reporting system: https://clereporting.wicourts.gov/session/new.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about MCLE in Wisconsin, please call the Wisconsin Supreme Court at (608) 266-9760 or visit the Wisconsin Supreme Court website: https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/edu.htm.

You may also contact Attorney Credits by phone. For further assistance and information about the Wisconsin MCLE requirement, please call our Support Center at (760) 434-1885.