Indiana CLE requirements
Whether you're an experienced Indiana attorney or newly admitted, here's what you need to know about Indiana’s mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements.
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Indiana CLE requirements - general information
| General information | |
|---|---|
| CLE credit requirement | 36 credits every 3 years (must earn at least 6 per year) |
| Categories | 33 General 3 Ethics |
| CLE compliance deadline | December 31 |
| CLE reporting deadline | December 31 |
| Approved Quimbee formats | Rule Change: As of June 6th, 2022, the Indiana Supreme Court has struck down limits on distance education for CLE and CJE. Now all Indiana attorneys may receive the entirety of their CLE credit hours through distance education sites like Quimbee. |
| Carryover | Carryover is not allowed. |
| CLE reporting instructions | Quimbee reports the previous week's
attendance to the Indiana Commission on CLE each Wednesday. Attorneys may also report their attendance by logging in to the Indiana Courts Portal. |
Indiana CLE requirements
What is my requirement as a Indiana-licensed attorney?
Indiana-licensed attorneys must complete 36 credits every 3 years. At least 6 credits must be completed each year. Three of the 36 credits must be ethics credits.
How can Quimbee help me complete my CLE requirement?
Quimbee CLE courses for Indiana attorneys are coming soon. Click here to be notified via email.
COVID-19 Update: The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order waiving the limit on distance education until further notice.
How else can I earn CLE credit?
- Attend approved live, in-person courses.
- Attend law school courses at a law school approved by the American Bar Association. Complete a bar review course.
- Complete a Commission-Accredited Basic Mediation Training course. Attend Court Administration Courses.
- Attend ethics-concentrated law firm management courses concentrating on trust accounting, ethical client contact, and ethical use of staff and resources.
- Teach or prepare materials for approved courses.
- Attend approved courses in Non Legal Subject Matter (NLS), such as medicine, wellness, accounting, etc.
When must I complete my CLE requirement?
Indiana attorneys must complete their requirement by December 31 every 3 years.
Can I carry over credit from my last reporting cycle?
No, carryover is not allowed.
Newly Admitted Attorneys
I'm a new attorney. When do I report CLE credit?
Newly admitted Indiana attorneys begin their educational period on January 1 following their year of admission. Newly admitted attorneys must complete an approved Applied Professionalism Program for Newly Admitted Attorneys.
CLE compliance and reporting
When do I report the CLE credits that I have earned?
Around September 1 of each year, Indiana attorneys will receive a notice that shows their current CLE status. Any required documentation must be submitted by December 31.
How do I report the CLE credits that I have earned?
Sponsors are responsible for reporting attendance to the Indiana Commission for CLE. Attorneys may also report their credits by logging into the Indiana Courts Portal.
Resources
Contact info
Indiana Commission for CLE
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 550
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-2552
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