Every member must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours every three years. At least three of the 30 credit hours must be in approved technology programs. At least five of the 30 credit hours must be in approved legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental health and wellness; as part of the five credit hours, each member must complete, during each reporting cycle, the mandatory two-credit hour Florida Legal Professionalism course produced by The Florida Bar and approved by the Supreme Court of Florida. Excess credits cannot be carried over to the next reporting cycle.

Please note: It is the responsibility of the member to report CLE credit and to complete the CLER requirement. Each member should be aware of all deadlines and obligations to The Florida Bar.

Rule 6-10 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar sets out the requirement. Read all rules ad policies.

At least three months prior to the end of your reporting cycle, you will receive an email notifying you of your reporting requirements and the impending due date.

You must report your completed courses by logging in to the MyFlorida Bar Member portal using the reference number received at the completion of the course.

Post CLE Credits

You run the risk of being deemed a delinquent member which prohibits you from engaging in the practice of Florida law.

Members may request CLE credit for attending or completing a program by submitting an application for course attendance credit.

CLE Applications

Courses approved by other state bars are generally acceptable for use toward satisfying CLER.

Applications for Credit

Credit may be earned by:

1. Lecturing at an approved CLE program
2. Serving as a workshop leader or panel member
3. Writing and publishing in a professional publication or journal
4. Teaching (graduate law or law school courses)
5. University attendance (graduate law or law school courses)
6. Providing pro bono services

Applications for Credit

Rule 6-10.3(c) lists all valid exemptions. They are:

1. Active Military Service
2. Undue Hardship (upon approval by the BLSE)
3. Nonresident membership (see rule for details)
4. Full-time federal judiciary
5. Justices of the Supreme Court of Florida and judges of district, circuit and county courts
6. Inactive members of The Florida Bar

CLER Exemption Forms