Kentucky Attorney CE Requirements
What Kentucky requires to renew your Attorney license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
12
Renewal cycle
Every year
Deadline
June 30 statewide
Requirements
- Ethics / Professional Responsibility — 2 hours
- New Lawyer Program (one-time)* — 12 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.
Important Information
Attorneys in Kentucky need to complete a total of 12 hours of continuing education each year, including two hours of Ethics / Professional Responsibility. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.
Renewal periods in Kentucky run one year and end on June 30 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: kycourts.gov
- Source: Kentucky Bar Association > CLE > CLE Supreme Court Rules (kybar.org)
- Source: Kentucky Bar Association > CLE > New Lawyer Program Information (kybar.org)
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