Delaware CLE Requirements

Delaware attorneys must complete 24 credit hours of continuing legal education every two years to comply with Delaware CLE requirements. This ensures they stay current with legal practices and ethical standards.

Delaware attorneys must complete 20 hours of general CLE and 4 hours of enhanced ethics every two years. This blend supports broad legal education and a specific focus on ethical practice.

The deadline to complete the required 24 CLE credits in Delaware is December 31st of the final year of each reporting period, which alternates based on the year of the attorney's admission.

Attorneys in Delaware do not self-report their CLE credits. Instead, CLE providers are responsible for reporting attendance directly to the Delaware State Bar Association by March 31st, following the end of the reporting period.

Yes, of the 24 required CLE credits, 12 must be completed through live, in-person programming. This requirement ensures that attorneys engage in interactive learning environments that can enhance understanding and retention of legal knowledge.

Newly admitted attorneys in Delaware must complete 24 CLE credits by December 31st, two years following their admission, including attendance at seven Fundamentals programs offered exclusively through the Delaware State Bar Association.

Yes, Delaware requires additional credit types beyond general and ethics credits. Attorneys must complete at least one credit hour in professionalism every two years, including mental health and substance abuse topics. Additionally, a minimum of four ethics credits, including the professionalism requirement, must be completed every two years.

Yes, up to 12 hours of the required 24 CLE credits can be completed through approved online courses, offering attorneys flexibility in managing their continuing education.

Attorneys who fail to meet the CLE requirements by the deadline should contact the Delaware State Bar Association immediately to understand potential penalties and explore late compliance and rectification options.

Attorneys are typically responsible for tracking their CLE credits and must report their compliance to their state bar association or a designated CLE board. Documentation or certificates of completion are often required to verify attendance and completion of courses.

Some jurisdictions allow attorneys to carry over excess CLE credits from one compliance period to the next. However, there are often limits on the number of credits that can be transferred and the eligible types.

Approved CLE providers are usually listed on the website of the state’s bar association or the judicial department that regulates legal practice in the jurisdiction. These providers must meet specific criteria to ensure their courses comply with the jurisdiction's standards and requirements.