Ohio CLE requirements
Whether you're an experienced Ohio attorney or newly admitted, here's what you need to know about Ohio’s mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements.
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Ohio CLE requirements - general information
| General information | |
|---|---|
| CLE credit requirement | 24 credits every two years |
| Categories | 21.5 General CLE |
| CLE compliance deadline | December 31 |
| CLE reporting deadline | January 31 |
| Approved Quimbee formats | COVID-19 Update: Attorneys reporting on December 31, 2022 may complete all 24 credits though self-study. The Supreme Court of Ohio has waived the self-study limitation for attorneys with last names beginning with M through Z for the 2021-2022 compliance period ending December 31, 2022. On-demand (self-study, limit 12) |
| Carryover | 12 live, general credits |
| CLE reporting instructions | COVID-19 Update: The Ohio Supreme Court has waived the self-study cap for attorneys reporting on December 31, 2022. |
Ohio CLE requirements
What is my requirement as a Ohio-licensed attorney?
Ohio attorneys must complete 24 credits every 2 years, including 2.5 professional conduct CLE credits.
How can Quimbee help me complete my CLE requirement?
COVID-19 Update: Attorneys reporting on December 31, 2021 may complete all 24 credits though self-study.
The Supreme Court of Ohio has waived the self-study limitation for attorneys with last names beginning with M through Z for the 2021-2022 compliance period ending December 31, 2022.
Ohio attorneys can complete up to 12 credits through Quimbee’s on-demand courses.
Quimbee is an accredited provider in Ohio.
How else can I earn CLE credit?
- Attend approved, live courses, including live interactive webinars.
- Teach an approved CLE course.
- Attend law school courses at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Teach a law school course at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Publish legal writing.Perform pro bono services.
When must I complete my CLE requirement?
Ohio attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31 of their reporting year.
Can I carry over credit from my last reporting cycle?
Yes, up to 12 general credits from live courses may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.
Newly Admitted Attorneys
I'm a new attorney. When do I report CLE credit?
Newly admitted Ohio attorneys are required to complete 12 credits of New Lawyers Training instruction during their first biennial reporting period. Three of the 12 credits must include 1 credit each in professionalism, law-office management, and client-fund management. Attorneys may meet their new lawyers training requirements by taking individual courses of their choosing.
Newly admitted Ohio attorneys may also fulfill some of their new lawyers training requirements by participating in the Ohio Supreme Court’s Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, which is administered by the Commission on Professionalism.
CLE compliance and reporting
When do I report the CLE credits that I have earned?
Ohio attorneys must review and correct their transcripts by January 31 of the year following their reporting deadline.
How do I report the CLE credits that I have earned?
Quimbee reports the previous week’s attendance to the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education each Wednesday.
Resources
Contact info
Commission on CLE
30 E. Broad Street, 35th Fl.
Columbus, OH 43266-0419
614-387-9320
[email protected]
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