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TOP OREGON MCLE QUESTIONS

How many MCLE hours are required?

Forty-five credit hours every 3 years, including 5 hours of legal ethics, 1 hour of child abuse and elder abuse reporting, and 1 hour of substance abuse. In alternate reporting periods, you must complete at least 3 hours of access to justice.

How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?

All 45 credit hours. To see a list of MCLE courses offered in Oregon please click the following link: Oregon Course List.

How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in Oregon?

All of our online and downloadable on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Oregon State Bar MCLE Department.

What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: 3 years
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: January 31

What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

Newly admitted attorneys must complete 15 hours of accredited Oregon MCLE in the first reporting period after admission as an active member - including 2 credit hours in ethics, 1 hour of substance abuse, and 10 credit hours in practical skills. Newly admitted attorneys must also complete a 3 credit hour Oregon State Bar approved introductory course in Access to Justice. A person is considered a newly admitted attorney from the date of initial admission as an active member of the Oregon State Bar through the end of his or her first reporting period.

Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?

No. Attorney Credits does not offer courses for newly admitted Oregon attorneys.

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

Yes, up to 6 credit hours may be carried forward to the next compliance period. Legal ethics, elder abuse reporting and access to justice hours may only be carried over as general credits.

Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?

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

Does Attorney Credits report my MCLE hours to the Oregon State Bar MCLE Department?

Yes, Attorney Credits does report your completed courses to the Oregon State Bar MCLE Department. Our automated attendance reports are emailed on the 1st and 15th of every month. In addition, we also maintain a record of all your completed courses and you can access your certificates of completion at anytime from our website.

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

You must file a completed compliance report with the Oregon State Bar MCLE Department certifying completion of your MCLE requirement. The form will be provided by the Oregon MCLE Administrator. The compliance report must be filed before 5:00 p.m. on January 31 of the year following your reporting period.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about MCLE in Oregon, please call the Oregon State Bar MCLE Department at (503) 431-6315 or visit the Oregon State Bar MCLE webpage: https://www.osbar.org/mcle.

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