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January 2001MCLE ChangesThe Supreme Court has approved changes to APR Rule 11, effective January 1, 2001, which will streamline Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program CLE reporting. The main changes are that the WSBA will track your credits, and sponsors of CLE activities will report attendance directly to the WSBA. MCLE Requirements The MCLE credit requirements will remain the same: • 45 total credits for the three-year reporting period: 39 general and six (6) ethics. • A maximum of 15 credits can be from audio/video programs. Changes in Reporting • Each sponsor will report your attendance at approved CLE courses to WSBA. It will be your responsibility to sign the attendance roster at every approved CLE activity. • You will be able to view your CLE attendance record online. To ensure privacy, you will have a confidential password. • You will receive a report of your attendance records twice a year. • You will be able to apply online for approval of CLE activities. • You will be able to view approved CLE courses online, searching by date, title, sponsor or location. • You will receive a report and affidavit at the end of your reporting period to verify the courses you attended. The signed affidavit must be returned to the WSBA. Changes in Rules and Regulations • Pro bono credits – limited approval under specific parameters. • In-house seminars – relaxed parameters for approval. • Tracking system for reporting attendance. • Substance-abuse training – will be approved for ethics credits. • Mealtime presentations – may now be accredited if a presentation is given during the meal. • Judging law school competitions – no credit available. Phasing in the New System • Group 1 (reports for 1999, 2000 and 2001 by January 31, 2002) – you must submit attendance for 1999 and 2000. Attendance for 2001 will be reported by the CLE sponsors. • Group 2 (reports for years 2000, 2001 and 2002 by January 31, 2003) – you must submit attendance for 2000. Attendance for 2001 and 2002 will be reported by the CLE sponsors. • Group 3 (reports for years 2001, 2002, and 2003 by January 31, 2004) – all attendance will be reported by the CLE sponsor. For more information, see Licensing & Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Requirements FAQ |
