What Qualifies for CLE Credit?
Generally speaking there are three methods by which a lawyer can obtain CLE credit: • attend approved CLE courses; • teach an approved CLE course; or • engage in self-study. CLE courses may be approved for credit after an application has been submitted by the course sponsor or by the individual lawyer. Applications can be obtained from the SBAND office. Approval is granted if the course is “…primarily related to the practice of law or to a substantive body of law” and “…is directed primarily to lawyers.” Red flags fly high when a course is advertised to a wide variety of professionals that just happens to include lawyers. Any lawyer who is concerned about whether a particular seminar qualifies for credit should seek preapproval of the course from the Commission. If a course has been pre-approved for credit, a lawyer will receive credit for the portions of the seminar attended. Can I receive credit for teaching CLE courses? A lawyer may also receive credit for teaching a CLE course
