Oregon Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 45 credits every 3 years |
| Specialty Credits | 5 ethics credits 1 child and elder abuse reporting credits 3 access to justice credits (every other reporting period) 1 substance abuse and mental health credit |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | April 30 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | May 31 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand |
| Carryover | 15 credits, including a maximum of 6 ethics credits Access to justice credits and child and elder abuse reporting credits carry over as general credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits |
Oregon CLE FAQs
Oregon attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by April 30 of their reporting year.
Newly admitted Oregon attorneys must complete 15 credits in the first reporting period after admission, including 2 ethics credits, 1 mental health and substance abuse credit, and 9 practical skills credits. One of the ethics credits must be devoted to Oregon ethics and professionalism, and 4 of the 9 credits in practical skills must be devoted to Oregon practice and procedure. Newly admitted Oregon attorneys must also complete a 3-credit hour OSB-approved introductory course in access to justice.
How Else Can Oregon Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
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Oregon attorneys can complete credits in the following 3 categories:
- Category 1 (attorneys can complete unlimited credits)
- Attend live, group CLE courses.
- Attend law school or graduate-level courses at accredited universities.
- Participate as a mentor or a mentee in the OSB New Lawyer Mentoring Program.
- Serve in the Oregon Legislative Assembly.
- Category 2 (attorneys can complete 20 credits in 3 years)
- Teach an approved CLE course or law school course.
- Publish legal research and writing. Serve as a volunteer in Oregon’s legal ethics/disciplinary system.
- Serve on an Oregon State Bar jury instructions or court rules committee.
- Serve as a pro tem judge.
- Category 3 (attorneys can complete 6 credits in 3 years)
- Perform personal management assistance activities.
- Volunteer for legal-service activities.
- Complete courses on business/marketing.
- Judge moot court.
- Perform pro bono work.
Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes
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Oregon CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
BARBRI reports attendance to the Oregon State Bar. Oregon attorneys can check the CLE Reporting tab on their member dashboard for up-to-date information on the number and types of credit needed.