Annual MCLE Requirement
Part Six, Section IV, Paragraphs 13.2, 17, and 19
See also MCLE Regulation 108
Only Active and Emeritus attorneys have an annual MCLE obligation. This is a separate obligation from the annual dues requirement.
DATE |
NOTICE |
DETAILS |
October 31 |
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Annual MCLE requirement must be completed (12.0 hours of CLE out of which 2.0 hours must be ethics and 4.0 hours must be live). The $100 Noncompliance fee is assessed to attorneys who do not complete the minimum number of required hours by this date. (Paragraphs 17(C), 13.2, 19) |
Early November |
MCLE Form 1 End of Year Reports Distributed |
Provided to all attorneys with an MCLE requirement. The form displays the individual’s transcript for the preceding period ending October 31. Each attorney should review their record to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Instructions are provided for reporting hours for courses pending approval and for seeking credit for non-approved courses. (Regulation 108(e)) |
December 15 |
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The $100 Late Filing fee is assessed to attorneys who do not report the minimum required CLE hours by this date. (Paragraph 19) |
Early January |
60-Day Notice of Impending MCLE Suspension mailed. |
Mailed to attorneys still delinquent in hours and to attorneys who owe MCLE delinquency fees. (Paragraph 19) |
February 1 |
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Attorneys who do not report the minimum required hours by this date are assessed an additional $100 Late Filing fee. (Paragraph 19) |
Early to Mid-March |
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Administrative suspension for failure to complete the MCLE requirement and/or pay MCLE delinquency fees. $250 Reinstatement fee assessed plus an additional $50 fee for each previous MCLE suspension (not to exceed $500). (Paragraphs 13.2 and 19) |