Florida CLE Requirements

Florida's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Requirement

The Florida State Bar requires attorneys to complete 30 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit hours every 3 years. Attorneys must complete:

• 3 hours in technology
• 5 hours in legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, or mental illness awareness
• 2 hours via the free Florida Legal Professionalism course produced by The Florida Bar

Florida CLE Deadline

The Florida State Bar assigns each attorney their CLE compliance period and deadline. Attorneys must complete their CLE by the last day of their compliance period.

State Bar of Florida Accredited CLE Providers

All LexVid courses qualify for Florida Continuing Legal Education credit according to Florida Bar CLE Rule 6-10.3 (e). There is no fee for credit submission. 

Carry Over Credit

Attorneys in Florida cannot carry over credits into the next reporting period.

Earn 28 Florida CLE Credits with LexVid.

Frequently Asked Questions about Florida CLE Compliance

How do I report my Florida CLE compliance?Florida attorneys receive CLE credit by emailing their certificate of completion and corresponding course outline to the Florida Bar at clemail@floridabar.org. Your certificate of completion and course outline are emailed to you immediately after you complete each course.

LexVid courses are deemed approved via CLE Rule 6-10.3 (e).

What if I'm a newly admitted attorney in Florida?
Attorneys that are newly admitted to the Florida Bar must complete the Basic Skills Requirement through the completion of CLE programs developed and presented by the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar. This includes the in-person attendance at a 1-day Practicing with Professionalism program, and the completion of 3 elective, basic, substantive CLE programs. Rule 6-12.1 - 6-12.3.

If I'm a paralegal, can I earn Florida CLE credit through LexVid?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide credit for paralegals in Florida at this time. 

What if I've been inactive or exempt for part of my Florida CLE cycle?
Attorneys whose Florida Bar membership status is inactive are exempt from the CLE requirement, and attorneys whose inactive status ends prior to the end of the reporting period must fulfill the CLE requirements based on the pro rata portion of the non-exempt reporting period.

What if I don't comply by my Florida CLE deadline?
You may be deemed a delinquent member which prohibits you from engaging in the practice of Florida law.

What if I take a CLE course outside of the state of Florida?
According the Florida State Bar, courses approved by other state bars are presumptively acceptable for use toward satisfying CLER. The completed application(s) may be submitted via email at clemail@floridabar.org or fax at 850-561-9421. Please note that LexVid's programs are accredited out of state. Upon completion of a LexVid program, you will be provided with these forms and submission instructions.

How are Florida CLE credit hours calculated?
The total length of the program in minutes is divided by 50.

Can I carry over extra Florida CLE credit hours?
Sorry, Florida attorneys cannot carry over extra credit hours from one reporting period to another.

How can I contact the Florida State CLE board?
The Florida Bar Legal Specialization & Education Department
  651 E. Jefferson Street
  Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
  Phone: 850-561-5842
  Email: clemail@floridabar.org

What if I have more questions about Florida CLE?
Check our help center: https://help.lexvid.com, shoot us an email at support@lexvid.com or give us a call at 1-877-327-1226. We look forward to hearing from you!