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Wisconsin Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 30 credits every 2 years
Specialty Credits 3 ethics credits (must be live)
CLE Compliance Deadline December 31
CLE Reporting Deadline February 1
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand (15 maximum)
Live webcasts
Carryover 15 credits, excluding ethics
CLE Credit Reporting CLE credits are self-reported

Wisconsin CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Wisconsin-Licensed Attorney?

Wisconsin attorneys must complete 30 credits, including 3 ethics credits every 2 years.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Wisconsin-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?

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

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in Wisconsin, up to 15 general credits may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.

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

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


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How Else Can Wisconsin Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved, live CLE courses.
  • Teach approved CLE courses.
  • Teach a law school course at an ABA-accredited law school.
  •  Publish legal writing.
  • Perform pro bono services.
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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Wisconsin CLE Compliance and Reporting

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

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

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

Wisconsin attorneys must report their attendance online at the Board of Bar Examiners CLE Reporting System.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

State Bar of Wisconsin
5302 Eastpark Blvd.
Madison, WI 53718-2101
Phone: 800-362-9082
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.