Iowa Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 15 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 1 ethics credit 1 diversity and inclusion credit or attorney wellness credit |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | March 10 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand |
| Carryover | You may carry over excess credits to the following reporting cycle |
| CLE Credit Reporting | CLE credits are self-reported |
Iowa CLE FAQs
Iowa attorneys must complete 15 credits each year, including 1 Ethics CLE credit and 1 Attorney Wellness or Diversity and Inclusion CLE credit.
lowa-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Iowa attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.
Yes, in Iowa, you may carry over excess credits to the following reporting cycle. Excess credits in ethics, attorney wellness, and diversity and inclusion may be carried over to fulfill the general requirement. Attorneys must still complete the ethics, attorney wellness, or diversity and inclusion credits each year.
Newly admitted Iowa attorneys must complete an approved Basic Skills Course within one year of admission.
How Else Can Iowa Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Approved moderated activities, such as:
- Attend approved, in-person courses.
- Attend satellite, videoconference, live webcast, live teleconference, video or audio replay.
- Approved unmoderated activities, such as pre-recorded audio or video, CD, podcast, CD-ROM, DVD, and self-paced computer-based 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.
lowa CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Iowa attorneys must report all credits they have earned during the reporting period by March 10.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Iowa attorneys must log into the Iowa Commission on CLE website to report the credits they have earned.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.