Pennsylvania Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 12 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 2 ethics, professionalism, or substance abuse credits 6 live credits |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | Compliance deadlines are staggered. Group 1: May 1 through April 30 Group 2: September 1 through August 31 Group 3: January 1 through December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | The Pennsylvania CLE Board will send a final compliance notice to each attorney. Disputes to this notice must be received within 30 days. |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand (6 maximum) |
| Carryover | Up to 24 excess live credits, excluding on-demand credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits |
Pennsylvania CLE FAQs
Pennsylvania attorneys must complete 12 credits, including 2 ethics CLE credits each year.
Pennsylvania-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Pennsylvania attorneys CLE compliance deadlines are staggered.
Group 1: May 1 through April 30.
Group 2 : September 1 through August 31.
Group 3 : January 1 through December 31.
Yes, in Pennsylvania, up to 24 excess live hours, including ethics credits, may be carried over to the next 2 reporting cycles.
Newly admitted Pennsylvania attorneys are exempt from the CLE requirement for 12 months, but no more than 24 months, from the date of their Pennsylvania admission, depending upon the compliance group to which the newly admitted lawyer is assigned and the compliance period for that group. Newly admitted attorneys must complete their CLE requirement, including the Bridge the Gap program, by the end of their next succeeding compliance period.
How Else Can Pennsylvania Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved, live CLE courses.
- Teach at an approved CLE course.
- Attend a law school class at a law school that is an approved CLE provider.
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.
Pennsylvania CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Providers report attendance to the Pennsylvania CLE Board. The Pennsylvania CLE Board will send a final compliance notice to each attorney. Disputes to this notice must be received within 30 days.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
BARBRI reports CLE attendance to the Pennsylvania CLE Board.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.