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Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

Your MCLE Record

View your CLE records online and print your interim report form from the North Carolina State Bar CLE website or call the N.C. State Bar at (919) 828-4620.

Required Hours During Reporting Period

The North Carolina State Bar (the accreditation, licensing and disciplinary entity that is separate and different from the North Carolina Bar Association) requires attorneys complete 12 hours of mandatory continuing legal education, or MCLE, during the reporting period.

How Many Online CLE Hours May I Take?

Attorneys may take up to four hours computer-based CLE. Visit CyberCLE to select from over 200 online CLE Programs.

Is There A Limit To How Many Webcast Hours I May Take?

There is no limit to the number of CLE hours acquired by participating in a Live CLE Webcast program. For a complete list of upcoming Live Webcasts visit CLEWebcasts.

How Many Ethics Credits Do I Need?

Two of the 12 required credit hours must be in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

How Many Substance Abuse/Mental Health Credits Do I Need?

At least once every three calendar years, each lawyer must complete an additional hour of professional responsibility (ethics) devoted exclusively to instruction in substance abuse awareness or debilitating mental conditions, and a lawyer's professional responsibilities.

The answers to the above questions and answers are intended as an overview and not meant to be the "Final Word" on North Carolina MCLE requirements. Please contact the N.C. State Bar with specific questions.