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Massachusetts CLE Requirements

Stay compliant with the Massachusetts State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.


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Attorney Credits is able to offer CLE courses for Massachusetts attorneys. The Massachusetts Board of Overseers does not provide CLE accreditation for courses since the state does not have a mandatory CLE requirement nor does it have a CLE accreditation body.
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Massachusetts CLE at a Glance

Massachusetts attorneys can complete all 0 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.

0 CLE Credits

0 total credit hours required annually

No Live Requirement

Massachusetts has no live webinar credit requirements

Massachusetts CLE Requirements

Total CLE Hours: 0 credit hours

Total Online Credits Allowed: 0 credit hours

Live Webinar Credits: None

Approved Provider

Attorney Credits is able to offer CLE courses for Massachusetts attorneys. The Massachusetts Board of Overseers does not provide CLE accreditation for courses since the state does not have a mandatory CLE requirement nor does it have a CLE accreditation body.

Additional Resources

  • MA State Bar Phone: 617-728-8700

Top Massachusetts CLE Questions

Get quick answers to the most common questions about Massachusetts CLE requirements

How many CLE hours are required?

None. There is currently no minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) requirement for attorneys in Massachusetts.

Why should I take CLE if I live in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts attorneys are encouraged to complete CLE courses in order to maintain their competence to practice law (See Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.1, Comment [6]). Some providers of professional liability insurance also offer a discount for attorneys who complete CLE in non-mandatory states.

How many CLE hours can I take through this site?

Attorneys may take as many CLE courses as they need to fulfill their ethical duties and maintain their competence to practice law.

What is the newly admitted attorney requirement?

Newly admitted attorneys are required to take Practicing with Professionalism within 18 months of admission. This course is offered by the state and Attorney Credits does not offer this course.

Do you verify my completion?

No. Massachusetts attorneys monitor their own progress and verify their own completion once the course has been completed.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about CLE in Massachusetts, please call the Board of Bar Overseers Attorney Registration Department at (617) 728-8700 or visit the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers website: https://massbbo.org.

You may also contact iCourse by phone. For further assistance and information about Massachusetts CLE, please call our Support Center at (760) 434-1885.

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