All active Mississippi attorneys are required to complete a minimum of 12 CLE hours, including 1 hour of ethics during each annual compliance period. The deadline to complete MS CLE hours is July 31 of each year and must be reported to the Mississippi Commission on the CLE Annual Report Statement by August 15. The CLE Annual Report Statement is mailed to…
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In this CLE, Cari Sheehan will detail the ethical issues associated with using social media & TikTok and review some attorney influencer videos to see if their online conduct truly comports with the Rules of Professional Conduct. Main topics covered: attorney advertising in a TikTok world, how artificial intelligence can help attorney advertising and ethical rules implicated in advertising on social media platforms.
Two main issues with association membership are attracting and maintaining your membership numbers. Getting new members has always been hard along with membership churn, but what if you had something new to offer your membership? If your association is comprised of attorneys, there is nothing better than offering your membership free CLE along with their paid membership. What? Free CLE! How can…
CLE Accreditation Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), is the type of education that states require to ensure that attorneys maintain competence in their legal knowledge of law. Most states, but not all, require admitted attorneys to complete a minimum number of CLE credit hours during their MCLE compliance period. Every state has different MCLE requirements, unique state…
Minnesota admitted attorneys are required to complete their CLE compliance requirements every three years. The Minnesota CLE requirement is a minimum of 45 credit hours. Of those 45 credit hours a minimum of 3 hours of ethics, 2 hours of elimination of bias, and 1 hour of mental health & substance abuse are required each compliance cycle. All 45 credit hours can…
Arizona lawyers have an annual CLE reporting requirement of 15 credit hours. The MCLE cycle is from July 1 to June 30. Of the 15 required CLE credit hours due in Arizona, a minimum of 3 hours must be in ethics/professional responsibility. All Arizona lawyers that are required to complete MCLE (there are a few exemptions) must submit proof of meeting the…
Attention attorneys in Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and West Virgina. It’s go time for your CLE! Your CLE compliance deadline is coming up at the end of June. Don’t miss your CLE Compliance deadline. Attorney Credits is a nationwide provider of CLE. With over 3 million certificates issued you can count on us to…
In the ever-evolving legal landscape of 2024, attorneys face new challenges and opportunities. To thrive in this dynamic environment, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Here are the top 10 tasks attorneys should prioritize in 2024: In conclusion, by embracing technology, staying informed, prioritizing cybersecurity, investing in education, enhancing communication, fostering diversity, developing business acumen, cultivating emotional intelligence, adopting ADR techniques,…
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) isn’t just a requirement for maintaining a law license; it’s a crucial investment in the success and effectiveness of your practice. Here are ten compelling reasons why attorneys should prioritize CLE: In summary, prioritizing Continuing Legal Education is essential for attorneys looking to stay current, enhance their expertise, maintain ethical standards, expand their networks, boost their reputations, adapt…