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Alabama CLE at a Glance
Alabama attorneys can complete all 12 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.
12 CLE Credits
12 total credit hours required annually
1 Legal Ethics or Professionalism Credit
1 Specialty Credit Hour required Annually
December 31 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is December 31 every year
6 Live Credits
Alabama requires 6 credit hours to be completed via live webinar
Alabama CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 12 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 12 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 1 credit hour total, including 1 credit hour of Legal Ethics, or Professionalism.
Live Webinar Credits: 6 credit hours
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: December 31
Reporting Cycle: 1 year
State Reporting: We report your completed courses to the Alabama MCLE Commission. Our automated attendance reports run weekly on Thursday.
Approved Provider
Attorney Credits is an Alabama State Bar Association Approved Provider.
Additional Resources
Alabama MCLE FAQ: FAQ page
Top Alabama CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about Alabama CLE requirements
How many MCLE hours are required?
Twelve credit hours every year - including 1 hour of legal ethics.
How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
All 12 credit hours. Alabama attorneys must complete 6 hours through live webinars.
How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in Alabama?
Attorney Credits is an Approved Sponsor of MCLE in Alabama. All of our live webinar and on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Alabama MCLE Commission.
What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: December 31
What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
Within 12 months of being admitted to the Alabama State Bar, every newly admitted attorney must complete a 3 hour course in professionalism.
Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?
No. This 3 hour professionalism course must be completed at a live event.
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