The CLE Department creates educational opportunities for you to
expand your professional knowledge and improve your technical
skills, as well as fulfill the annual MCLE requirement.
Annually, the department presents more than 150 live seminars
and webcasts; and produces online (interactive and self-study), CD
and DVD programs covering a full spectrum of legal topics. The
department also publishes a variety of desk books that offer
information on current legal developments, as well as useful
"how-to" guidance.
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MCLE stands for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. In 1989
the Supreme Court of Arizona mandated that every active member of
the Bar must participate in 15 hours of continuing legal education
every year, including three hours of professional
responsibility.
While the Court requires MCLE, the State Bar is responsible for
ensuring compliance. For each educational year (July 1 to June 30),
members must submit a signed MCLE affidavit to the State Bar no
later than September 15. In addition to recording the affidavits,
the State Bar also carries out random MCLE audits.
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