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What are OH MCLE requirements?

Ohio attorneys are required to complete 24.00 credit hours every 2 years.

**TEMPORARY RULE CHANGE**
The 12.00 credit hour maximum for self-study credit has been waived for attorneys and judges with last names beginning with A-L for the 2020-2021 compliance period ending 12/31/2021. The 12.00 credit hour maximum has also been waived for attorneys and judges with last names beginning with M-Z for the 2021-2022 compliance period ending 12/31/2022. All credits for both periods may be completed through approved self-study courses.

What are OH MCLE specialty credit requirements?

Specialty credits may be taken as Live or Self Study.
Professional Conduct: 2.50 credit hours (topics can include legal ethics, professionalism, mental health or substance abuse issues, access to justice and fairness in the courts, interacting with self-represented litigants, and pro bono representation)

When is the OH MCLE compliance deadline?

December 31st

How do I report my OH MCLE?

NBI, Inc. will report your credits to the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

A Verified Certificate of Completion will be sent to you. Please retain for your records.

What are OH MCLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?

New attorneys must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of New Lawyer Training instruction during the first biennial compliance period. Three of the 12 hours must include 1 hour each on professionalism, law office management and client fund management. The remaining 9 hours must include one or more substantive law topics that focus on handling legal matters in specific practice areas.

What is allowed for Self-Study credit?

Maximum 12.00 credit hours. Maximum 24.00 credit hours allowed with courses approved as live interactive webinars.