Alaska Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 12 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 3 ethics credit |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | February 1 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand |
| Carryover | 12 credits, including 3 ethics credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | CLE credits are self-reported |
Alaska CLE FAQs
Alaska attorneys are required to complete 3 ethics CLE credits each year. The Alaska Bar Association encourages active members to complete an additional 9 voluntary credits each year. News: Beginning January 1st, 2025 – all attorneys will be required to complete 12 CLE hours – 9 voluntary, 3 ethics.
Alaska-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Alaska attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.
Yes, in Alaska, up to 12 hours of excess credit, including 3 ethics credits, may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.
New members of the Alaska Bar do not report CLE until the CLE reporting cycle following their year of admission. For example, attorneys admitted during 2025 will have their first reporting cycle start January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
How Else Can Alaska Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved CLE courses, in person or delivered via live or recorded technology.
- Teach at an approved CLE course. Alaska attorneys who teach at an approved course will receive 2 credits for every 60 minutes of teaching.
- Write published legal articles. Attorneys can earn 1 credit per every 60 minutes of research and writing.
- Attend substantive Section or Inn of Court meetings. Attorneys can earn 1 credit for every 60 minutes of meeting time.
- Participate as a faculty member in Youth Court. Attorneys can earn 1 credit for every 60 minutes of participation as faculty.
- Attend approved continuing judicial education courses. Attorneys can earn 1 credit for every 60 minutes of attendance.
- Participate as a mentor to another member of the Alaska Bar Association to train that other member to provide effective pro bono legal services.
- Participate in various Alaska Bar Association committees.
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Alaska CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Alaska CLE credits must be reported by February 1.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Alaska attorneys report once per year through their member portal.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.