Pennsylvania CLE Requirements

Attorneys must complete 12 credit hours yearly to comply with the Pennsylvania CLE requirements.

Pennsylvania attorneys are divided into three groups with different compliance deadlines: Group 1: April 30 Group 2: August 31 Group 3: December 31

Reporting deadlines in Pennsylvania are set 30 days before the compliance deadline for each group: Group 1: March 31 Group 2: July 31 Group 3: November 30

To meet Pennsylvania Bar CLE requirements, attorneys must include at least 2 hours of ethics, professionalism, or substance abuse prevention in their annual 12 credit hours.

Yes, up to 6 of the required 12 credit hours can be completed through pre-recorded online courses, while the remaining six credits must be completed live, either online or in person.

Attorneys should contact the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board to request an extension or guidance on late completion procedures.

Yes, the Pennsylvania Bar requires additional credit types beyond general and ethics credits. Pennsylvania attorneys must complete at least two ethics credits each year, which may cover topics such as professionalism and substance abuse. There are no additional requirements for diversity or mental health credits specifically.

In Pennsylvania, CLE credits are categorized into general hours and ethics hours. Attorneys must accurately report these by their specific group’s reporting deadline.

Penalties can vary by state but often include fines, additional CLE requirements, or, in severe cases, suspension of practice until compliance is met.

Accredited CLE providers are typically listed on the websites of your state bar association, ensuring that the courses meet the educational and ethical standards required for legal training. These listings often include a variety of providers offering online courses, in-person seminars, and CLE conferences.