Indiana CLE Requirements

Indiana attorneys must complete 36 credit hours over a three-year reporting period to stay in compliance with Indiana Bar CLE requirements.

In Indiana, the deadline to complete CLE requirements is December 31st of, the final year of each three-year reporting period.

Indiana attorneys must include at least 3 hours of professional responsibility or ethics in their 36-hour CLE requirement.

Yes, as of June 6, 2022, Indiana attorneys can complete all required CLE credits through online, on-demand courses without any limitation on distance education.

Newly admitted attorneys in Indiana must complete a six-hour “Applied Professionalism” program during their first three-year reporting cycle, which substitutes for the usual ethics requirement.

Yes, the Indiana Bar requires additional credit types beyond general and ethics credits. Attorneys must complete at least three ethics credits every three-year reporting period, which may include topics on professionalism. Within the same period, one hour of CLE must also be dedicated to substance abuse, mental health, or attorney wellness.

Attorneys in Indiana can carry forward excess general CLE credits to the next reporting period, but details on limits should be confirmed with the Indiana State Bar Association.

Approved CLE providers are typically listed on your state’s Bar Association website, or you can contact the CLE regulatory authority in your state for a list of accredited providers.

Many states offer CLE credit for teaching law-related courses. Generally, teaching credit can be more per hour than credit for attending a course, but specific rules vary by jurisdiction.

Most jurisdictions require lawyers to self-report their completed CLE credits through an online portal managed by the state bar or CLE commission. Always check the detailed reporting requirements in your jurisdiction to ensure compliance.