Washington Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 45 credits every 3 years |
| Specialty Credits | 6 ethics credits 1 equity, inclusion, and the mitigation of bias credits 15 law and legal procedure credits |
| CLE compliance deadline | December 31 |
| CLE reporting deadline | February 1 |
| Approved BARBRI formats | On-demand |
| Carryover | 15 credits, including 2 ethics credit |
| CLE Credit Reporting | CLE credits are self-reported |
Washington CLE FAQs
Washington attorneys must complete 45 credits, including 15 law and legal procedure credits and 6 ethics CLE credits every 3 years.
Washington-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Washington attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31 of their reporting year.
Group 1 (2023-2025)
Group 2 (2022-2023 + 2024-2026)
Group 3 (2022-2024 + 2025-2027)
Yes, in Washington, up to 12 hours of excess credit, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.
Newly admitted Washington attorneys are exempt from the CLE requirement during the calendar year in which they are admitted.
How Else Can Washington Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved, live CLE courses.
- Attend bar review courses for jurisdictions other than Washington.
- Attend law school courses.
- Teach an approved CLE course.
- Publish legal writing.
- Teach law school classes.
- Perform pro bono services.
- Participate in a mentoring program.
- Judge and prepare students for moot court, mock trials, and recognized competitions.
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.
Washington CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Washington attorneys must report CLE credits by February 1 following their reporting year.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Washington attorneys must self-report their attendance using the CLE Online System.
Resources
Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Washington State Bar Association
1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101-2539
Phone: 206-727-8209
1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101-2539
Phone: 206-727-8209
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.
