State Bar of Texas | Definition of MCLE Credit

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Definition of MCLE Credit

Every active State Bar of Texas member must complete a minimum of 15 hours of accredited CLE during each MCLE compliance year.

12 of these hours must be in accredited CLE classes
3 of these hours must be in legal ethics/legal professional responsibility
3 of these hours, including 1 hour of legal ethics, could be in self study.

Accredited CLE

Accredited CLE credit is received by attending MCLE approved activities including live group presentations, live and pre-recorded online CLE and webinars and by reviewing approved downloadable CLE programs such as podcasts and programs recorded onto DVD and CD.

Currently, at least 12 hours of your 15-hour requirement for each compliance year must be in a form of accredited CLE.

There is a 3-hour minimum requirement for legal ethics/legal professional responsibility.

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Self-Study Credit

Self-study credit includes credit for any CLE activity performed by an individual attorney acting alone or while attending non-accredited professional education activities.

Self-study is optional and 3 of your total 15 hours can be completed in the form of self-study activities. There is a three-hour minimum requirement for legal ethics/legal professional responsibility. One hour of this minimum can be satisfied through self-study. The remaining credits must be completed through attendance at Accredited CLE activities.

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MCLE Requirements for Attorneys Serving a Disciplinary Suspension

All attorneys, whether active or suspended for disciplinary reasons, are required to comply with MCLE requirements. Read the details of this requirement. [PDF]

Law School Credit

Attorneys can receive up to thirty (30.00) hours per compliance year for in-person attendance at an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school after admission to practice. Credit is for actual hours of in-class instruction, not through electronic means. Please complete the Request for MCLE Credit for Attending Law School Classes form [PDF], include a transcript or grade report verifying completion of courses, and a $25 non-refundable fee.

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Address

State Bar of Texas
MCLE Department
P.O. Box 13007
Austin, Texas 78711-3007

Email

mcle@texasbar.com

Phone

800.204.2222 (ext. 1806)
or 512.427.1806

Fax

512.427.4423

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