Kansas CLE Requirements

You are required to complete 12 credit hours every year to comply with the Kansas CLE requirements. This ensures I stay informed and compliant with the evolving legal landscape.

The deadline is June 30th each year. Ensuring my credits are completed by this date helps me avoid non-compliance issues.

You must report my completed CLE credits by July 31st every year. This gives me a month after the completion deadline to organize and submit my credits.

Within the 12 credit hours required annually, you must complete at least 2 hours of ethics and 2 hours of professionalism.

Yes, you can complete all 12 of your required CLE credits online in Kansas. This includes live teleconferences or on-demand online courses accredited by the Kansas Bar Association.

Under the Kansas CLE requirements, I can earn up to 2 hours of my annual CLE credits in law practice management, which counts towards the general CLE requirement.

If I fail to meet the CLE requirements by June 30th, I must complete any deficient hours as soon as possible and may face penalties or late fees imposed by the Kansas Bar Association.

Yes, the Kansas Bar requires additional credit types beyond general and ethics credits. Kansas attorneys must complete at least two credit hours in ethics and professionalism every reporting period. However, there are no specific requirements for additional credits in mental health, substance abuse, or diversity.

No, you are exempt from CLE requirements during the first compliance period following my admission to the bar. This gives me time to adjust to my new profession without the immediate pressure of fulfilling CLE credits.

You should review the specific appeal procedures outlined by your state's CLE regulatory board to appeal a decision regarding unapproved CLE credits. Typically, you'll need to submit a written appeal detailing the basis for your claim and including any supporting documentation (such as attendance certificates or course descriptions) within a specified timeframe.

Attendance at non-CLE-marked seminars can sometimes be counted towards your CLE requirements if they meet your state bar's criteria for educational content. You would need to apply for credit by submitting a description of the seminar, its agenda, and the qualifications of the speakers, along with an explanation of how it contributes to your legal practice.

To efficiently manage CLE alongside a busy legal practice, consider integrating CLE activities serving broader professional goals such as networking or specialized learning. Opt for online courses that offer