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South Carolina CLE Requirements

Stay compliant with the South Carolina State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.

South Carolina CLE at a Glance

South Carolina attorneys can complete all 14 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.

14 CLE Credits

14 total credit hours required annually

3 Specialty Credits

Professional Responsibility = 2 Credit Hours

Substance Abuse = 1 Credit Hour

3 Specialty Credit Hours required Annually

February 28 Deadline

Compliance Deadline is February 28 every year

No Live Requirement

South Carolina has no live webinar credit requirements

South Carolina CLE Requirements

Total CLE Hours: 14 credit hours

Total Online Credits Allowed: 14 credit hours

Specialty Requirements: 2 credit hours in Professional Responsibility and 1 credit hour in Substance Abuse

Live Webinar Credits: None

Compliance Deadline: February 28

Reporting Deadline: March 1

Reporting Cycle: 1 year

State Reporting: We report your completed courses to the South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization.Our automated reports are emailed to the South Carolina Commission on the 1st and 15th of each month. In January, the Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization will mail you an CLE compliance report. If the information in your CLE compliance report is accurate and you have completed your required South Carolina CLE, you must sign and return the annual report before March 1.

Approved Provider

Attorney Credits courses are approved by the Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization.

Additional Resources

  • SC State Bar Phone: 803-799-6653

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