| READ THIS FIRST: CLE Credit Information Disclaimer
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| The Committee on MCLE, not LSU Law Center, has the duty to track all CLE credit hours and exercise general supervisory authority over the administration of the CLE Rules. If you have a specific question concerning CLE requirements, we encourage you to contact the Committee on MCLE at 1-800-518-1518, or visit: www.lascmcle.org.
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| How many credit hours of mandatory CLE do I need each year in Louisiana?
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| Twelve and one half (12.5) credit hours, including one (1) credit hour of Ethics and one (1) credit hour of Professionalism. Credits must be earned by December 31 and reported by January 31 of the following year. Effective January 1, 2003, credit hours are calculated on a 60-minute basis.
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| Can I get all of my CLE online? |
| No. In Louisiana, self-study CLE credits are limited to 4 hours per year. |
| Can I get Ethics and Professionalism online? |
| Yes. Ethics and Professionalism credit can be earned online, but they count towards your maximum of 4 self-study hours per year. |
| How do I report my hours? |
Your credit will be automatically submitted to the Louisiana Committee on Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. Hours are reported to the MCLE committee in weekly batch reports, so they may not show up on your transcript immediately.
You will also have the opportunity to print a certificate of completion for your records. This certificate need not be submitted to the MCLE committee nor LSUcle. |
| How many credit hours may I carry forward to next year?
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| A maximum of eight (8) credit hours earned in a calendar year may be carried forward to the next calendar year - no farther. No carry forward of Ethics and Professionalism allowed.
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| Can I carry forward CLE credits that I earn online? |
| Yes. The same rules that apply to live carry-forward credits apply to CLE earned online. |
| I am a new attorney. When do I have to start earning mandatory CLE credits?
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Any newly admitted active Member shall, during the year of his or her admission through the next calendar year, attend twelve and one half (12.5) hours of approved CLE and not less than eight (8) of such hours shall concern legal ethics, professionalism, or law office management.
Law office management concerns knowledge and skill of office practice including courses on how to:
a. Open and operate a client trust account;
b. Establish a calendar (tickler) system;
c. Communicate with clients;
d. Set fee arrangements, send engagement letters, and establish billing procedures;
e. Avoid and/or obtain help for substance abuse problems;
f. Supervise staff;
g. Organize files;
h. Utilize a conflicts check system;
i. Handle a disciplinary complaint;
j. Terminate representation; and
k. Return files.
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| Can I get all of my Title Insurance CE online? |
Yes.
CE credits required for license renewal may be earned ONLINE or in a live classroom/seminar format. Excess CE credits earned in the previous renewal period may be carried over to satisfy up to half of the CE credits required for the next renewal. However, carryover CE must have been earned in a live classroom/seminar format. We urge you to refer to the LDI’s rules for continuing education here, or contact the LDI at (225) 342-0860 for more information.
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| How do I report my hours to the Louisiana Department of Insurance? |
LSUcle will report your hours for you.
For instructions on how to claim your CE, click here. |
| How do I view the course materials? |
While viewing/listening to your purchased course, you have the abiltiy to view and print or download the written course materials.
Click on the "Materials" tab while watching/listening to your course. The materials will open in a pop-up window (you may need to enable pop-ups in your internet browser) as a PDF (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader). |
| Who do I contact if I'm having trouble logging in, purchasing courses, watching courses, downloading materials or problems with CLE hours being reported to the MCLE committee? |
| LSUcle Online is hosted by Education Over the Net (EON). Contact them at 1-800-590-6867. |
| Who do I contact if I have questions or comments regarding content? |
| Contact LSUcle with your questions or suggestions at 225.578.5837 |
