Iowa Attorney CE Requirements
What Iowa requires to renew your Attorney license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
15
Renewal cycle
Every year
Deadline
December 31 statewide
Requirements
- Ethics (legal ethics) — 1 hour
- Attorney Wellness OR Diversity & Inclusion (either satisfies) — 1 hour
- General CE — 13 hours
Important Information
Attorneys in Iowa need to complete a total of 15 hours of continuing education each year, including one hour of Ethics (legal ethics) and one hour of Attorney Wellness OR Diversity & Inclusion (either satisfies); the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Iowa run one year and end on December 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Continuing Legal Education (iowacourts.gov)
- Source: Continuing Legal Education (CLE) (iowacourts.gov)
- Source: legis.iowa.gov
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