Delaware CLE requirements
Whether you're an experienced Delaware attorney or newly admitted, here's what you need to know about Delaware’s mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements.
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Delaware CLE requirements - general information
| General information | |
|---|---|
| CLE credit requirement | 24 credits every 2 years |
| Categories | 20 General CLE |
| CLE compliance deadline | December 31 |
| CLE reporting deadline | February 1 |
| Approved Quimbee formats | Note: As of April 6th, 2020, the in-person requirement for CLE course credit has been waived. Until further notice all 24 CLE credit hours for a reporting cycle may be obtained through online CLE. On-demand (limit 12 credits) |
| Carryover | 20 credits (ethics CLE credit is carried over as general credit) |
| CLE reporting instructions | Note: As of April 6th, 2020, the in-person requirement for CLE
course credit has been waived. Until further notice all 24 CLE credit
hours for a reporting cycle may be obtained through online CLE. |
Delaware CLE requirements
What is my requirement as a Delaware-licensed attorney?
Delaware-licensed attorneys are required to complete 24 credits, including 4 ethics CLE credits.
How can Quimbee help me complete my CLE requirement?
Note: As of April 6th, 2020, the in-person requirement for CLE
course credit has been waived. Until further notice all 24 CLE credit
hours for a reporting cycle may be obtained through online CLE.
Each attorney licensed in Delaware is required to complete 24 credits - including 4 ethics CLE credits - and 12 of those (per reporting cycle) may be done digitally (aka eCLE).
How else can I earn CLE credit?
Attend accredited live, in-person courses.
Teaching an accredited CLE activity.
Scholarly writing
Court-appointed commissions
Pro bono legal services
When must I complete my CLE requirement?
Delaware CLE credits must be completed by December 31.
Can I carry over credit from my last reporting cycle?
Yes, up to 20 credits may be carried over to the following reporting cycle. Excess ethics CLE credits will be carried over as general CLE credit.
Newly Admitted Attorneys
I'm a new attorney. When do I report CLE credit?
Newly admitted attorneys begin their CLE requirement on January 1 of the year following the year in which they were admitted to the Delaware Bar.
CLE compliance and reporting
When do I report the CLE credits that I have earned?
Course sponsors are responsible for reporting attendance to the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education. All credits should be earned by December 31 and attorneys must verify their transcripts by March 31.
How do I report the CLE credits that I have earned?
Course sponsors are responsible for reporting attendance to the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
Delaware attorneys can review their CLE transcripts and certify their compliance by logging into their profile on the DE Supreme Court’s Lawyer Management System.
Resources
Contact info
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Wilmington, DE 19802
302-651-3941
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