Georgia CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 18 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 3 ethics credit 2 professional credits |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | January 31 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand Live webcasts |
| Carryover | Up to 18 unused general credits, 3 unused ethics credits, and 2 unused professionalism credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits |
Georgia CLE FAQs
Georgia attorneys must complete 18 credits every 2 years, including 3 ethics CLE credits and 2 professionalism CLE credits.
Georgia-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Georgia attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.
Yes, in Georgia, attorneys may carry over up to 18 unused general credits, 3 unused ethics credits, and 2 unused professionalism credits to the next compliance period.
New members of the Georgia Bar must complete the Transition Into Law Practice Program by the end of the calendar year following the year in which they were admitted. Completion of the Transition Into Law Practice Program will satisfy Georgia's CLE requirement for the year of admission and the following year.
How Else Can Georgia Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend live, in-person accredited programs.
- Attend self-study/in-house programs.
- Distance learning programs, including online computer programs
- Trial observation
- In-house courses provided by an attorney’s law firm
- Teach accredited CLE programs. Attorneys can earn 3 credits for each hour of presentation.
- Teach accredited CLE programs. Attorneys can earn 3 credits for each hour of presentation.
- Attend law school courses. Attorneys can earn one half hour of credit for every 60 minutes of instruction.
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.
Georgia CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Course sponsors are responsible for reporting attorney attendance by January 31.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
BARBRI reports CLE credits each week. Georgia attorneys can monitor their records throughout the year by logging into their member profile.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.