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Georgia Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 18 credits every year
Specialty Credits 3 ethics credit
2 professional credits
CLE Compliance Deadline December 31
CLE Reporting Deadline January 31
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand
Live webcasts
Carryover Up to 18 unused general credits, 3 unused ethics credits, and 2 unused professionalism credits
CLE Credit Reporting BARBRI reports CLE credits

Georgia CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Georgia-Licensed Attorney?

Georgia attorneys must complete 18 credits every 2 years, including 3 ethics CLE credits and 2 professionalism CLE credits.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Georgia-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.

As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

Georgia attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in Georgia, attorneys may carry over up to 18 unused general credits, 3 unused ethics credits, and 2 unused professionalism credits to the next compliance period.

As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

New members of the Georgia Bar must complete the Transition Into Law Practice Program by the end of the calendar year following the year in which they were admitted. Completion of the Transition Into Law Practice Program will satisfy Georgia's CLE requirement for the year of admission and the following year.
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How Else Can Georgia Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend live, in-person accredited programs.

  • Attend self-study/in-house programs.

  • Distance learning programs, including online computer programs

  • Trial observation

  • In-house courses provided by an attorney’s law firm

  • Teach accredited CLE programs. Attorneys can earn 3 credits for each hour of presentation.

  • Write legal articles. Attorneys may earn up to 6 credits for writing legal articles.

  • Attend law school courses. Attorneys can earn one half hour of credit for every 60 minutes of instruction.

With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by best-in-class experts, all tailored for your specialization or career stage. We offer an all-access CLE pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education obligations and get the most value for their investment. 

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Georgia CLE Compliance and Reporting

When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

New members of the Georgia Bar must complete the Transition Into Law Practice Program by the end of the calendar year following the year in which they were admitted. Completion of the Transition Into Law Practice Program will satisfy Georgia's CLE requirement for the year of admission and the following year.

How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Course sponsors are responsible for reporting attorney attendance by January 31.

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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Georgia State Bar
104 Marietta Street NW, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 334-517-2120
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.