Changes to MCLE Regulations
and Accreditation Standards
Changes to the MCLE Regulations and Accreditation Standards
for CLE Activities, which become effective June 2010 and June 2011, affect
how attorneys will meet MCLE requirements:
Currently, every active member of the State Bar must complete
a minimum of 15 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) during each MCLE
compliance year. Of the minimum 15 hours, at least 10 of the hours must
be earned by attending “Participatory” CLE activities that have
been MCLE accredited. Five of the hours can be completed in the form
of self-study activities that would include reading, viewing audio/videos,
or attending non-accredited educational activities.
Beginning June 1, 2010, the definition of “participatory”
will no longer be the focus of, or a requirement for Accreditation of CLE
activities. Instead the focus of “Accredited CLE” will
be on content of a CLE activity, and not on delivery method. CLE sponsors
will be able to receive accreditation for downloadable CLE activities, such
as podcasts and other non-interactive audio/video programs and members of
the State Bar will have a variety of new options for compliance with MCLE
requirements.
Members of the State Bar will still be required to complete
15 hours of CLE each year, but beginning June 1, 2011, a minimum of 12 of
the 15 hours must be completed through attendance at “Accredited CLE”
activities in order to be in compliance with MCLE requirements. Accredited
CLE will include accredited teleconferences, webcasts, satellite, on-demand/online
CLE (streaming audio/video presentations) and accredited downloadable CLE
activities that have been recorded from live seminars. The remaining 3 hours
of CLE may be completed through self-study.
June 2010 and June 2011 Changes to MCLE Regulations and
June 2010 Changes to the Accreditation Standards for CLE Activities
The following documents are red-line versions of changes
that will become effect in June 2010 affecting the types of programs that
can be MCLE accredited. The June 2011 changes to the Regulations affect
compliance requirements:
Current
MCLE Rules, Regulations and Accreditation Standards
The following documents are the current versions of MCLE
Rules, Regulations and Accreditation Standards. These documents are
current and effective through May 31, 2010.
Please also review the June 2010 and June 2011 Changes
to MCLE Regulations and Accreditation Standards for CLE Activities (above)
Information
for Members of the State Bar
Please review MCLE Rules and Regulations and June 2010
and June 2011 changes to the MCLE Regulations and Accreditation Standards
for CLE Activities (above)
To view and update your MCLE records, visit
MyBarPage
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MCLE Course Search
Click
here to search for accredited CLE activities and course numbers
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Attorney Members of the Armed Forces
Click
here for information regarding Membership dues waivers and MCLE
exemptions that may be available to you if you are serving in a combat zone. Military
Dues/MCLE Waiver Form (PDF)
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Guardianship Ad Litem
Click
here for more information about guardianship ad litem in probate
course certification and renewal processing
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Information
for CLE Sponsors
Please review MCLE Rules and Regulations and June 2010
and June 2011 changes to the MCLE Regulations and Accreditation Standards
for CLE Activities (above)
LOGIN to MCLE Sponsor Site
Click
here if you are an MCLE Sponsor (login to MCLE sponsor home page
to view course accreditations, add/view attendance, change contact information).
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