Missouri CLE Requirements

Attorneys in Missouri must complete 15 credit hours annually to fulfill the Missouri CLE requirements, including specific credit categories to ensure a well-rounded legal education.

Yes, of the total 15 credit hours required, 6 hours may be completed online. The remaining 9 hours must be taken through live programs to comply with the Missouri CLE requirements.

The Missouri Bar mandates at least 2 hours of ethics, substance abuse and mental health, professionalism, or malpractice prevention. Additionally, at least 1 hour must cover cultural competency, diversity, inclusion, and implicit bias within the legal profession.

The compliance deadline for completing CLE credits is June 30 each year.

Attorneys must self-report their compliance by submitting their CLE credits to the Missouri bar by the reporting deadline, which is July 31.

Failure to meet the Missouri CLE requirements by the June 30 deadline can result in penalties, including fines or mandatory additional CLE hours.

Missouri attorneys can find approved CLE courses listed on the Missouri Bar’s website or through accredited CLE providers that offer both live and online courses meeting the state’s requirements.

Exemptions may be available for attorneys facing extenuating circumstances such as long-term illness or hardship. Attorneys should consult The Missouri Bar for specific exemption criteria and application procedures.

Yes, the Missouri Bar requires additional credit types beyond general and ethics. Missouri attorneys must complete at least two hours of professionalism, substance abuse, or mental health (“MO CLE”) annually, including one hour specifically dedicated to ethics or professionalism. These requirements ensure that attorneys remain knowledgeable about ethical practices and maintain personal well-being in their profession.

State bar associations or legal licensing authorities set and enforce the CLE requirements to ensure attorneys remain knowledgeable and competent in their legal practices.

During a CLE audit, selected attorneys must provide documentation proving they have completed their mandatory CLE credits to ensure compliance with educational standards.

Yes, attorneys who teach legal courses often receive multiple CLE credits for their preparation and presentation time, depending on the rules set by their state bar association.