California Attorney CE Requirements
What California requires to renew your Attorney license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
25
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Deadline
Set by last-name group
Requirements
- Ethics — 4 hours
- Competence Issues — 1 hour
- Recognition & Elimination of Bias — 2 hours
- General CE — 18 hours
Important Information
Attorneys in California need to complete a total of 25 hours of continuing education every three years, including four hours of Ethics, one hour of Competence Issues, and two hours of Recognition & Elimination of Bias; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your reporting deadline is assigned by the first letter of your last name, on the board's published schedule. Periods run three years. Check the official source below for your group's dates.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Compliance Groups (calbar.ca.gov)
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