Stay compliant with the Iowa State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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Iowa CLE at a Glance
Iowa attorneys need 15 CLE credits. See the online and live requirements below before choosing courses.
15 CLE Credits
15 total credit hours required annually
2 Specialty Credits
Diversity & Inclusion or Attorney Wellness = 1 Credit Hour
Legal Ethics = 1 Credit Hour
2 Specialty Credit Hours required Annually
December 31 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is December 31 every year
No Live Requirement
Iowa has no live webinar credit requirements
Iowa CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 15 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 15 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 2 credit hours total, including 1 credit hour of Diversity & Inclusion, or Attorney Wellness; and 1 credit hour of Legal Ethics.
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: March 10
Reporting Cycle: 1 year
State Reporting: Iowa attorneys must self-report completion of their CLE at the Iowa Judicial Branch website at: https://www.iacourtcommissions.org.
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Attorney Credits courses are approved by the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
Additional Resources
Iowa MCLE FAQ: FAQ page
Top Iowa CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about Iowa CLE requirements
How many CLE hours are required?
Fifteen credit hours every year - including 1 required hour of legal ethics and 1 required hour of Attorney Wellness or Diversity and Inclusion.
How many CLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
All 15 credit hours can be taken online through Attorney Credits.
How do Attorney Credits' CLE courses qualify for credit in Iowa?
All of our online and downloadable on-demand CLE courses have been approved for CLE credit by the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
What are my CLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: March 1
Can I carry hours forward to the next year?
Yes, up to 30 credit hours may be carried over to the next compliance period. Carryover credit hours must be reported when you file your annual report with the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?
No, Iowa attorneys monitor their own progress and verify their own completion once the course has been completed.
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