Illinois Attorney CE Requirements
What Illinois requires to renew your Attorney license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
30
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Set by last-name group
Requirements
- Ethics — 6 hours
- General CE — 24 hours
Important Information
Attorneys in Illinois need to complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education every two years, six hours of which are in Ethics, and 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 two 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: The new MCLE rules: An overview (isba.org)
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