Alabama Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 12 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 1 ethics credit 6 live credits |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | February 15 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | Live webinar On-demand (6 maximum) |
| Carryover | 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits |
Alabama CLE FAQs
Alabama attorneys are required to complete 12 CLE credits each year, including 1 ethics credit (6 credits must be live).
Alabama-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Alabama attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.
Yes, in Alabama, up to 12 hours of excess credit, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.
Alabama newly admitted attorneys are exempt from completing the CLE requirement during the year in which they are admitted. Newly admitted attorneys are able to earn CLE credit after they are admitted to the Alabama State Bar and carry over up to 12 hours of credit into their first reporting cycle.
How Else Can Alabama Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Teach at an approved continuing legal education activity.
- Teach a course in an ABA- or AALS-approved law school or any other law school approved by the CLE Commission. Alabama attorneys who teach at an approved law school will receive 6 hours of CLE credit for each hour of academic credit.
- Publish an article in a national law journal. Attorneys who publish an article can receive up to 12 hours of CLE credit.
- Serve as a bar examiner in Alabama or in any sister state. Attorneys who serve as a bar examiner during a given year will receive 12 hours of CLE credit.
- Enroll in education of a postgraduate nature (for credit or by audit) in an accredited law school. Attorneys will receive 1 CLE credit for each hour earned.
- Attend the Alabama State Bar annual business meeting. Attorneys who attend this meeting will receive 2 CLE credits.
- Provide pro bono legal assistance exclusively through an approved Pro Bono Provider. Attorneys will receive one CLE credit for every 6 hours of pro bono work completed.
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS
Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes
With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.
Alabama CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Alabama CLE credits must be reported by February 15.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
CLE course providers are responsible for reporting attendance to the Alabama State Bar. Attorneys can check their online transcript by logging into their Alabama State Bar account. Attorneys who have not completed their requirements will receive a notice of non-compliance.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.