How do I send my CLE credits to The Florida Bar?

Ethical Technological Solutions for your Law Practice Members should self-report their CLE credits for this program. Please call The Florida Bar Department of Legal Specialization & Education at 850-561-5842 for assistance.

How do you get CLE approved in Florida?

Florida Newly-Admitted CLE Rules Florida attorneys must complete “Practicing with Professionalism” within the first year of being admitted and 3 basic level courses (or 21 hours of basic level programming) sponsored Young Lawyers Division within the first three years of admission to the Bar.

How do I resign from The Florida Bar?

Any member of The Florida Bar may retire from The Florida Bar upon petition or other written request to, and approval of, the executive director.

How many CLE hours do I need in Florida?

30 hours
Each member of the Florida Bar must complete 30 hours of approved Florida CLE credits every three year compliance period. As part of the 30 unit requirement, Florida attorneys must complete 5 credit hours in the area of ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, or mental illness awareness.

How do I report a CLE in Florida?

FL CLE Requirements Overview Reporting: Attorneys in Florida must report their attendance credits by logging into their Member Portal on the Florida Bar website and entering the course reference IDs they were provided upon completion of the programs.

How do you make a cle?

Creating a CLE? Better Read This First (Perspective)

  1. Pick Impactful CLE Topics & Speakers.
  2. Embrace Diversity in CLE Speakers.
  3. Make the CLE Super Interesting.
  4. Be Practical, Not Theoretical.
  5. CLE Attendees Must Be “All In”
  6. Leverage Technology.
  7. Use Social Media.

How do I contact The Florida Bar Association?

Contact The Florida Bar

  1. 850-561-5600.
  2. The Florida Bar. 651 E. Jefferson St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.
  3. Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
  4. Username/password questions? Call 1-866-854-5050 or email Member Records.

How much are Florida Bar dues?

Annual fees for regular members are $265. Inactive members pay $175 and Florida registered paralegals pay $150. This marks the 17th consecutive year without a fee increase. Under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, fees postmarked after August 15 will be assessed a $50 late fee.

What is Phase 2 CLE Florida Bar?

PHASE II: BASIC COURSES In your first three years of practice, you have to complete 21 hours of Basic Skills Courses (or 3 entire Basic Skills Courses) to satisfy the Basic Skills Course Requirement. These courses are completed through The Florida Bar’s InReach Program found here: View BSCR Course Offerings.

What is an MCLE?

MCLE means Minimum Continuing Legal Education.