Illinois MCLE Requirements & Compliance Information
Illinois CLE Requirements
Illinois's Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Requirement
The State Bar of Illinois requires attorneys to complete 30 Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit hours every 2 years, including:
- 6 hours of professional responsibility
- 1 hour must be in diversity/inclusion
- 1 hour must be in mental health/substance abuse
The Illinois State Bar groups attorneys into 1 of 2 compliance groups depending on their last name. The MCLE deadlines for these groups are:
- Group 1 (Last Name A-M)
- Compliance Deadline: June 30th, Every Even Year
- Group 2 (Last Name N-Z)
- Compliance Deadline: June 30th, Every Odd Year
Courses taken online with LexVid will be reported to the Illinois State Bar by LexVid on the attorneys' behalf. LexVid will report hours by July 15.
Carry Over Credit
Attorneys may carry over a maximum of 10 credits, including professional responsibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Illinois CLE Compliance
How do I report my Illinois MCLE compliance?
Your credits will be reported by LexVid and appear on your MCLE transcript no later than the 15th day of the month following the month in which you completed the course.
Newly admitted attorneys must complete their requirements with in 1 year of being admitted to the Illinois State Bar.
Can I carry over extra Illinois MCLE credit hours?
Yes, you can! IL Attorneys can carry over up to 10 MCLE credits earned prior to the beginning of their reporting period, including professional responsibility credits.
How can I contact the Illinois State MCLE board?
MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois
200 West Madison Street, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-924-2420
Email: mcle@mcleboard.org
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