Kentucky CLE Requirements

Attorneys in Kentucky must complete 12 credit hours each year to comply with the Kentucky Bar Association CLE requirements.

At least 2 of the 12 required credit hours must be in ethics to fulfill the Kentucky CLE requirements.

The compliance deadline to complete all required CLE credits in Kentucky is June 30th each year.

Kentucky attorneys must report their completed CLE credits by August 10th each year.

All 12 required CLE credits can be completed through online, on-demand courses in Kentucky.

Failure to meet the CLE requirements by the deadline may result in penalties such as fines or suspension. You should contact the Kentucky Bar Association for extension options or remediation procedures.

By the deadline, attorneys must self-report their CLE completion through the Kentucky Bar Association’s online portal.

Yes, they must complete the “New Lawyer Program” the Kentucky Bar Association offers within 12 months of their admission date.

Yes, the Kentucky Bar requires additional credit types beyond general and ethics credits. Attorneys must complete at least two ethics credits annually, which may include topics on professionalism. There are no additional requirements for credits in areas like mental health, substance abuse, or diversity.

Courses that qualify for CLE credit cover substantive legal topics, ethics, practice management, and sometimes even business or technology skills relevant to law practice.

Some states allow lawyers to carry excess CLE credits into the next reporting period. However, the number of carryover hours and the applicable conditions differ by state.

Many jurisdictions allow lawyers to earn some or all of their CLE credits through online courses, including live webinars or recorded sessions, provided the relevant CLE authority approves them.