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Washington CLE Requirements

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

Washington CLE at a Glance

Washington attorneys can complete all 45 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.

45 CLE Credits

45 total credit hours required annually

6 Specialty Credits

Professional Responsibility = 5 Credit Hours

Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Implicit and Explicit Bias (WA) = 1 Credit Hour

6 Specialty Credit Hours required Annually

December 31 Deadline

Compliance Deadline is December 31 every year

No Live Requirement

Washington has no live webinar credit requirements

Washington CLE Requirements

Total CLE Hours: 45 credit hours

Total Online Credits Allowed: 45 credit hours

Specialty Requirements: 5 credit hours in Professional Responsibility and 1 credit hour in Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Implicit and Explicit Bias (WA)

Live Webinar Credits: None

Compliance Deadline: December 31

Reporting Deadline: February 1

Reporting Cycle: 3 years

State Reporting: Washington attorneys must self report our online courses through the Washington State Bar's website. Each Washington attorney must also submit an MCLE compliance certification form by February 1 following the end of the lawyer's three-year reporting period.

Approved Provider

Attorney Credits is a Washington State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board Approved Provider.

Additional Resources

  • WA State Bar Phone: 800-945-9722

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