Utah CLE Requirements

To comply with the Utah CLE requirements, attorneys must complete 12 credit hours each year, including specific requirements for ethics and professionalism.

The compliance deadline to meet the Utah Bar CLE requirements is June 30 each year

Attorneys must report their CLE compliance to the Utah State Bar by July 31 annually.

Under the Utah CLE requirements, attorneys must complete 6 hours of live CLE, including in-person sessions or verified E-CLE. The remaining 6 hours can be completed via online self-study courses.

The Utah State Bar mandates 10 hours of general CLE, 1 hour of legal ethics, and 1 hour of professionalism and civility as part of the total 12-hour requirement.

Yes, in addition to general and ethics credits, Utah bar members must complete at least one credit in professionalism and civility, which focuses on fostering respectful and ethical interactions within the legal community. Utah also requires one credit on substance abuse or mental health topics to address attorneys' well-being.

New admittees must complete the new lawyer training and ethics programs, in addition to 12 general CLE credits, during their first compliance period, as dictated by the Utah State Bar CLE requirements.

Depending on state rules, excess credits may sometimes be carried forward to the next compliance period. It’s best to check with your state’s bar association to understand how to manage excess CLE credits.

Engaging in a diverse range of CLE courses can significantly enhance your understanding and approach to law, potentially leading to improved client outcomes, greater efficiency in practice, and a better reputation in the legal community.