State FAQ

TOP ILLINOIS MCLE QUESTIONS

How many MCLE hours are required?

Thirty credit hours every 2 years - including 4 required hours of Professional Responsibility, 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion and 1 hour of Mental Health and Substance.

How many MCLE hours can I take through this site?

All 30 credit hours.

How do these MCLE courses qualify for credit in Illinois?

Attorney Credits is an Accredited CLE Provider in Illinois (ATT0001). All of our online on-demand MCLE courses have been approved for MCLE credit by the Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: 2 years
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: July 31
Reporting Group A-M: even years
Reporting Group N-Z: odd years

What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

Newly admitted attorneys must complete a total of 15 MCLE hours - which can include a 6 hour Basic Skills course OR a mentoring program approved by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism; and at least 9 hours of general or Professional Responsibility MCLE hours. Please note that only the 6 hour Basic Skills requirement may be satisfied prior to being sworn into the bar. Credits must be completed by the last day of the month one year after admission to the Illinois Bar. For full details please see Illinois' FAQ.

Do you offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?

No. We do not offer an Illinois approved Basic Skills course.

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

Yes, up to 10 general CLE hours may be carried over to the next compliance period - including excess professional responsibility, mental health & substance abuse and diversity & inclusion hours.

Do you verify my completion?

No, Illinois attorneys monitor their own progress and must report to the MCLE Board within 31 days of their compliance deadline.

Do you report my MCLE hours to the Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois?

Yes. We report CLE attendance. This report is for the MCLE Board's records, if an attorney is audited the MCLE Board they will have a report of credits earned from Attorney Credits. Our automated attendance reports run on the 1st and weekly on Thursday.

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

If you have completed your CLE requirement and your My MCLE transcript is complete you do not need to report compliance. Illinois attorneys that are not in compliance must request a grace period extension on the board's website. Here is the link to the MCLE Board website: https://www.mcleboard.org/

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about MCLE in Illinois, please call the Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois at (312) 924-2420 or visit the Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois webpage: https://www.mcleboard.org/

You may also contact iCourse by phone. For further assistance and information about the Illinois MCLE requirement, please call our Support Center at (760) 903-5005.