Continuing Legal Education

My CLE

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My CLE Transcript Explained

Newly Admitted Attorneys

Senior, Inactive, Emeritus and Retired Status

Options to Earn In Person, Live CLE Credit

FAQs

Mandatory CLE

Continuing Legal Education is mandatory for all attorneys and judges. There are limited exceptions for attorneys who have senior, inactive, emeritus, and retired status. If an attorney was admitted in an even-numbered year, credits are due to be completed by December 31 of every even-numbered year. If an attorney was admitted in an odd-numbered year, credits are due to be completed by December 31 of every odd-numbered year. Attorneys bear the responsibility of finding courses and ensuring their attendance is recorded on their Lawyer management account with the Supreme Court. Please visit our FAQs for more information

Important Announcements

CLE videos notice

The DSBA will not be able to rent CLE videos from December 24, 2024 until January 2, 2025 due to an upgrade of its website and database. Please plan your CLE attendance accordingly!

CLE credit submission

All requests for CLE credit must be submitted by the attorney through their DESCLMS.org account. The Commission will no longer process any Attorneys Forms for CLE credit. Any forms sent to the Commission will be returned.

CLE Compliance Date

If your compliance period ends December 31, 2024, the enforcement structure outlined in the new Rule 5(B)-(D) will not apply. Instead, attorneys who do not (i) complete the required credits by December 31, 2024, and (ii) verify such completion by March 1, 2025, may cure the noncompliance by submitting proof of completion of the required credits by May 15, 2025. An attorney who does not cure the noncompliance by May 15, 2025, will be assessed a $300 delinquency fee, plus $10 per business day thereafter until the attorney submits proof of completion of the required credits. More information on rule changes.