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Washington Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 45 credits every 3 years
Specialty Credits 6 ethics credits
1 equity, inclusion, and the mitigation of bias credits
15 law and legal procedure credits
CLE compliance deadline December 31
CLE reporting deadline February 1
Approved BARBRI formats On-demand
Carryover 15 credits, including 2 ethics credit
CLE Credit Reporting CLE credits are self-reported

Washington CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Washington-Licensed Attorney?

Washington attorneys must complete 45 credits, including 15 law and legal procedure credits and 6 ethics CLE credits every 3 years.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Washington-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?

Washington attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31 of their reporting year.

Group 1 (2023-2025)
Group 2 (2022-2023 + 2024-2026)
Group 3 (2022-2024 + 2025-2027)

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in Washington, up to 12 hours of excess credit, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.

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

Newly admitted Washington attorneys are exempt from the CLE requirement during the calendar year in which they are admitted.

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How Else Can Washington Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved, live CLE courses.
  • Attend bar review courses for jurisdictions other than Washington.
  • Attend law school courses.
  • Teach an approved CLE course.
  • Publish legal writing.
  • Teach law school classes.
  • Perform pro bono services.
  • Participate in a mentoring program.
  • Judge and prepare students for moot court, mock trials, and recognized competitions.
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.

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Washington CLE Compliance and Reporting

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

Washington attorneys must report CLE credits by February 1 following their reporting year.

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

Washington attorneys must self-report their attendance using the CLE Online System.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Washington State Bar Association
1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101-2539
Phone: 206-727-8209
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.