Ohio Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 24 credits every 2 years |
| Specialty Credits | 2.5 professional conduct credits |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | January 31 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand |
| Carryover | 12 general credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits |
Ohio CLE FAQs
Ohio attorneys must complete 24 credits every 2 years, including 2.5 professional conduct CLE credits.
Ohio-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Ohio attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31 of their reporting year.
Yes, in Ohio, up to 12 general credits may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.
Newly admitted Ohio attorneys are required to complete 12 credits of New Lawyers Training instruction during their first biennial reporting period. Three of the 12 credits must include 1 credit each in professionalism, law office management, and client fund management. Attorneys may meet their new lawyer training requirements by taking individual courses of their choosing. Newly admitted Ohio attorneys may also fulfill some of their new lawyer training requirements by participating in the Ohio Supreme Court’s Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, which is administered by the Commission on Professionalism.
How Else Can Ohio Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved, live courses, including live interactive webinars.
- Teach an approved CLE course.
- Attend law school courses at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Publish legal writing.
- Perform pro bono services.
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.
Ohio CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Ohio attorneys must review and correct their transcripts by January 31 of the year following their reporting deadline.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
BARBRI reports attendance to the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.