MCLE Resources

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023

  • MCLE for Licensed Legal Professionals

    MCLE information and requirements for licensed legal professionals in Washington.

  • CLE Sponsors

    Information for sponsors of continuing legal education activities for Washington licensed legal professionals.

  • Earning Credit

    Learn all the ways you can earn MCLE credit in Washington.

  • MCLE for Mentorship & Pro Bono

    Licensed legal professionals can earn MCLE credit when they engage in approved mentorship activities as mentors and mentees or provide pro bono legal service through a qualified legal service provider.

MCLE Board Meeting with Washington State Supreme Court

The MCLE Board will report on its activities over the last year.

10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023

Available on TVW

Meeting Materials

The MCLE Board recognizes the significant effects and practice restrictions WSBA Licensed Legal Professionals are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are resources and options available to all licensed legal professionals, including those professionals in the 2018-2020 reporting period.

The state Supreme Court ordered a one-year extension of MCLE reporting for licensed legal professionals in 2018–2020 reporting period. You can read the order here.

Please be advised that on account of the Court order extending the 2018-2020 reporting period by one year (2018-2021) due to COVID-19, the following reporting period (2022-2023) is only two years instead of three. Your next reporting period will be a standard three-year reporting period (2024-2026). 

This extension order encompasses all licensed legal professionals: lawyers, LLLTs and LPOs.

Remember, you do not have to attend live or real-time seminars to earn MCLE credits. You may earn all your CLE credits by viewing or listening to recorded events such as webinars, MP3s, or DVDs.

If you can’t afford to attend webinars or purchase CLE products, ask the MCLE team for a list of accredited sponsors who offer free and low-cost CLEs. You can contact the MCLE team at mcle@wsba.org.

You can earn free CLE credits by providing pro bono services through a qualified legal services provider (APR 11(e)(7)), or by participating in a structured mentoring program (APR 11(e)(8)).

Note : Any discrepancy or conflict between the information provided here and the rules and regulations set by the Washington Supreme Court, or the Bylaws and policies of the Washington State Bar Association, is unintentional and will be resolved in favor of strict compliance with the rules, regulations, Bylaws and policies.