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Indiana Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 36 credits every 3 years (must earn at least 6 per year)
Specialty Credits 3 ethics credits
CLE Compliance Deadline December 31
CLE Reporting Deadline December 31
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand
Carryover Carryover is not allowed
CLE Credit Reporting BARBRI reports CLE credits

Indiana CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as an Indiana-Licensed Attorney?

Indiana attorneys must complete 36 credits every 3 years. At least 6 credits must be completed each year. Three of the 36 credits must be ethics credits.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Indiana-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?

Indiana attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31 every 3 years.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

No, carryover is not allowed.

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

Newly admitted Indiana attorneys begin their educational period on January 1 following their year of admission. Newly admitted attorneys must complete an approved Applied Professionalism Program for Newly Admitted Attorneys.
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How Else Can Indiana Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved live, in-person courses.
  • Attend law school courses at a law school approved by the American Bar Association. Complete a bar review course.
  • Complete a Commission-Accredited Basic Mediation Training course. Attend Court Administration Courses.
  • Attend ethics-concentrated law firm management courses concentrating on trust accounting, ethical client contact, and ethical use of staff and resources.
  • Teach or prepare materials for approved courses.
  • Attend approved courses in Non-Legal Subject Matter (NLS), such as medicine, wellness, accounting, etc.
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS

Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes

With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.
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Indiana CLE Compliance and Reporting

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

Around September 1 of each year, Indiana attorneys will receive a notice that shows their current CLE status. Any required documentation must be submitted by December 31.

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

BARBRI is responsible for reporting attendance to the Indiana Commission for CLE. Attorneys may also report their credits by logging into the Indiana Courts Portal.

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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Indiana State Bar Association
201 North Illinois Street, Suite 1225
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-639-5465
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.