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General CLE Info & Requirements

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Members of The Florida Bar are subject to a continuing legal education requirement, commonly referred to as mandatory CLE. There are exemptions for out-of-state members who do not practice in Florida or render advice on matters of Florida law, members on active military service, members of the federal judiciary, inactive members and those claiming undue hardship.

Members are notified of their CLE reporting requirements via email and self-report compliance online through the MyFloridaBar Member Portal.

Florida Bar members in good standing under the age of 36 and all members in good standing who have not been admitted to the practice of law in any jurisdiction for more than five years are required to complete the Basic Skills Course Requirement.

Continuing Legal Education Requirement (CLER)

CLER At a Glance

Requirement

30 total credit hours of which:
- At least 3 of the 30 hours must be in approved technology courses.
- At least 5 of the 30 hours must be in approved legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental health and wellness courses; 2 of the 5 hours must be the mandatory Florida Legal Professionalism course.

When it’s due

Every 3 years

CLER Forms and Applications

CLER Frequently Asked Questions

CLER Rules

24/7 On Demand Courses

Course Catalog Search

Basic Skills Course Requirement (BSCR)

BSCR at a Glance

The BSCR helps ensure all attorneys begin their legal careers with a thorough and practical understanding of the law.

REQUIREMENT

Phase 1: 8 hour Practicing with Professionalism course
Phase 2: 21 credit hours of mandatory BSCR courses

WHEN IT’S DUE

Phase 1: Within 1 year of Bar admission
Phase 2: Within 3 years of Bar admission

BSCR Forms and Petitions

BSCR Frequently Asked Questions

BSCR Rules

Basic Skills Course Catalog

Practicing with Professionalism

The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses provided by The Florida Bar are a product of the combined efforts of the Bar’s CLE Committee and the Sections of The Florida Bar. Questions: Contact the CLE department.

CLE presentations presented by The Florida Bar and the various sections, divisions, and committees of The Florida Bar are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are those of the presenters individually and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion of The Florida Bar or its sections, divisions or committees. The Florida Bar does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, or completeness of the information presented.

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