South Carolina Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 14 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 2 ethics credits 1 substance abuse credit (every 2 years in place of a general credit) |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | February 28 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | March 1 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand (8 maximum) |
| Carryover | 14 credits, including 2 ethics credits and excluding substance abuse credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | CLE credits are self-reported |
South Carolina CLE FAQs
South Carolina attorneys must complete 14 credits, including 2 ethics CLE credits each year. They must also complete 1 substance abuse CLE credit every 3 years.
South Carolina-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
South Carolina attorneys must complete their CLE requirements by the last day of February.
Yes, in South Carolina, up to 14 credits, including 2 ethics credits, may be carried over to the following reporting cycle. Credits from alternatively delivered courses may not be carried over.
Newly admitted South Carolina attorneys are exempt from CLE requirements during the CLE reporting year in which they are admitted. The first required CLE reporting year for newly admitted attorneys begins on March 1, after the date of admission.
How Else Can South Carolina Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Teach an approved CLE course.
- Publish legal writing.
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South Carolina CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
South Carolina attorneys must certify their compliance with the CLE requirement by March 1.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Once the CLE compliance has been received, attorneys should make sure their reports are complete and correct. The reports must be signed, dated, and returned, along with the filing fee, no later than March 1.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.
