Mandatory Professionalism Course
Newly admitted members and registrants are required to attend,
pursuant to Supreme Court Rule, the State Bar's professionalism
course within the first year of admission or registration, unless
exempted.
A new member or registrant taking inactive status immediately
upon admission is exempt from completing the course but shall
complete one within 12 months of becoming an active member of the
State Bar.
A new member or registrant who is an active member but does not
reside in Arizona, and does not practice Arizona law is exempt from
completing the course but shall complete one within 12 months of
becoming a resident of Arizona, or commencing the practice of
Arizona law, even if from out of state.
This course, which is a one-time only requirement, is a live
event, 4.25 hours duration. The course is offered only in
Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson). It is not available online, and
no other course substitutes for the program. The CLE credits
earned (4.25 total hours, all of which are professional
responsibility) may be claimed on the MCLE affidavit in the
applicable educational year. The Bar maintains the compliance
records regarding this program, and is required to report
non-compliant members to the Court, which may result in summary
suspension.
The course is offered only four or five times throughout the
year, so register for the course as soon as possible to ensure you
meet this Court requirement:
1. Click on the CLE tab
2. Click on http://www.legalspan.com/AZBar/catalog.asp
(under the Heading "To Register for CLE Programs")
3. The home page will appear with the tab "Complete
Catalog" highlighted.
4. Subject areas of programs and events are listed in
two columns.
5. Click on "Professionalism" listed in the right hand
side column.
6. Choose the course date you will attend, select
"register" and follow the prompts.