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What are WA MCLE requirements?

UPDATED MCLE REQUIREMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS: At this time, the Washington State Bar Association has not revised the MCLE credit requirements for Washington due to concerns regarding the coronavirus.

Washington attorneys are required to complete 45.00 credit hours every 3 years. Members must fulfill at least 15.00 credit hours of their CLE requirement in the Category of Law and Legal Procedure (Black Letter Law) activities defined as legal education relating to substantive law, legal procedure, process, research, writing, analysis, or related skills and technology approved for CLE credit.

What are WA MCLE specialty credit requirements?

Specialty credits may be taken in any format.
Legal Ethics: 6.00 credit hours (required) Law and Legal Procedure: 15.00 credit hours (required)

When is the WA MCLE compliance deadline?

December 31st

How do I report my WA MCLE?

Live Seminar:

NBI, Inc. will report your credit to the Washington State Bar Association. A Verified Certificate of Completion will be sent to you. Please retain for your records.

Self Study:

Attorneys are responsible for tracking and reporting their own CLE credits. A Verified Certificate of Completion will be sent to you.

Submit your credit to the Washington State Bar Association at www.mywsba.org and reference the course approval number. Please retain the Verified Certificate of Completion for your records.

What are WA MCLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?

Newly admitted lawyers, LLLTs and LPOs are exempt from earning CLE credits for the calendar year of admission.

What is allowed for Self-Study credit?

All 45.00 credit hours may be earned with Self-Study activities.