Application Instructions

Non-Traditional CLE

Application for non-traditional continuing legal education may be completed by individual attorneys. Prior approval from the Illinois MCLE Board is not required. Non-traditional CLE course or activity, include the following categories: Law school course (SCR 795(d)(2)); Bar/professional association meeting (SCR 795(d)(3)); Part-time teaching of law courses (SCR 795(d)(6)); Legal scholarship (SCR 795(d)(7)). For non-traditional CLE, complete Attorney Application C: Non-traditional CLE.

Attorney Application for Individual Out-of-State CLE

The Commission on Professionalism is required to approve the substance of all courses or activities in the area professional responsibility, even when attorneys seek professional responsibility credit for individual out-of-state courses. Before applying for professional responsibility course credit, attorneys must first apply to, and receive course accreditation from, the Illinois MCLE Board.

For individual out-of-state CLE courses, the following are required for credit: attorney must participate in the course in person or via audio or video conference; out-of-state course is accredited by that state’s CLE program; and course provider has chosen not to seek accreditation of the course for Illinois MCLE credit. If you have received accreditation for an out-of-state course from the MCLE Board for general CLE credit, and you also seek to have that course, or a portion of that course, qualify for professional responsibility credit, please complete the short application form below. For individual out-of-state professional responsibility course credit, complete Attorney Application D: Out-of State CLE.

If you need assistance, please contact Donna Crawford, Education Director for the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

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