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Puerto Rico Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 24 credits every 3 years
Specialty Credits 4 ethics credits
CLE Compliance Deadline The last day of the month preceding the attorney’s birth month.
CLE Reporting Deadline 30 days following the attorney’s compliance deadline.
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand
Carryover 24 credits
CLE Credit Reporting CLE credits are self-reported

Puerto Rico CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Puerto Rico-Licensed Attorney?

Puerto Rico attorneys must complete 24 credits, including 4 Ethics credits every 3 years.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Puerto Rico-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.

As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

Puerto Rico attorneys must complete their CLE credits by the last day of the month preceding the attorney’s birth month.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in Puerto Rico, up to 24 credit hours may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.

As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from the CLE requirement for the first three years following their admission.

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How Else Can Puerto Rico Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved CLE programs.
  • Teach approved CLE programs.
  • Teach law school courses at an ABA-accredited law school or a law school recognized by the Supreme Court.
  • Publish legal writing.
  • Perform pro bono services.
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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.

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Puerto Rico CLE Compliance and Reporting

When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Attorneys must certify that they have completed the CLE requirement within 30 days of the deadline.

How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Puerto Rico attorneys must certify at the end of each compliance period that they have met their CLE requirements.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

State Bar of Puerto Rico (Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico)
808 Avenida Juan Ponce de León
San Juan, PR 00907
Phone: 787-721-3358
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.