State FAQ

TOP ALABAMA MCLE QUESTIONS

How many MCLE hours are required?

Twelve credit hours every year - including 1 hour of legal ethics.

How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?

Six of the required 12 can be taken with Attorney Credits.

How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in Alabama?

Attorney Credits is an Approved Sponsor of MCLE in Alabama. All of our online on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Alabama MCLE Commission.

What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: December 31

What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

Within 12 months of being admitted to the Alabama State Bar, every newly admitted attorney must complete a 3 hour course in professionalism.

Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?

No. This 3 hour professionalism course must be completed at a live event.

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

Yes, up to 12 hours can be carried over to the next compliance period.

Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?

Yes, under the Alabama MCLE requirements we must monitor your course attendance and completion. For online streaming video courses you must click on randomly inserted pop ups during the video to confirm that you are viewing the course.

Does Attorney Credits report my MCLE hours to the Alabama MCLE Commission?

Yes, Attorney Credits does report your completed courses to the Alabama MCLE Commission. Our automated attendance reports run weekly on Thursday. We report through the Alabama website normally within two business days of the report running. In addition, we also maintain a record of all your completed courses and you can access your certificates of completion at anytime from our website.

How do I report the completion of my MCLE requirement at the end of my compliance period?

You must check your online transcript to confirm that you have completed all your required AL MCLE by December 31. You can view your transcript at any time by logging in to your account on the Alabama State Bar website. If you receive a notice of non-compliance around the end of January or beginning of February, you have until February 15 to submit a corrected MCLE transcript indicating compliance or submit a deficiency plan with the $100 late compliance fee.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about MCLE in Alabama, please call the Alabama MCLE Commission at (334) 269-1515 or visit the Alabama State Bar website: https://www.alabar.org/cle.

You may also contact Attorney Credits by phone. For further assistance and information about the Alabama MCLE requirement, please call our Support Center at (760) 434-1885.