Stay compliant with the Hawaii State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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Hawaii CLE at a Glance
Hawaii attorneys need 3 CLE credits. See the online and live requirements below before choosing courses.
3 CLE Credits
3 total credit hours required annually
1 Legal Ethics Credit
1 Specialty Credit Hour required Annually
December 31 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is December 31 every year
No Live Requirement
Hawaii has no live webinar credit requirements
Hawaii CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 3 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 3 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 1 credit hour total, including 1 credit hour of Legal Ethics.
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: December 31
Reporting Cycle: 1 year
State Reporting: Hawaii requires that you self report your CLE compliance on your annual registration form. Hawaii also requires that we report your completed courses. Our automated attendance reports run weekly on Thursday.
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Attorney Credits courses are approved by the Hawaii State Bar.
Additional Resources
Hawaii MCLE FAQ: FAQ page
Top Hawaii CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about Hawaii CLE requirements
How many MCLE hours are required?
Three credit hours every year. In addition, Hawaii attorneys must complete at least 1 credit hour of legal ethics every 3 years.
How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
All 3 credit hours, including courses in legal ethics.
How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in Hawaii?
All of our online and downloadable on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Hawaii State Bar Association.
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?
The MCLE requirement is waived for the calendar year that an attorney is admitted to the Bar. Newly admitted attorneys must complete the Hawaii Professionalism Course by December 31 of the first full year of being admitted to the Hawaii State Bar Association.
Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?
No. This program is only offered by the Hawaii State Bar Association.
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