State FAQ

TOP IOWA CLE QUESTIONS

How many CLE hours are required?

Fifteen credit hours every year - including 1 required hour of legal ethics and 1 required hour of Attorney Wellness or Diversity and Inclusion.

How many CLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?

All 15 credit hours can be taken online through Attorney Credits.

How do Attorney Credits' CLE courses qualify for credit in Iowa?

All of our online and downloadable on-demand CLE courses have been approved for CLE credit by the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

What are my CLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: March 1

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

Yes, up to 30 credit hours may be carried over to the next compliance period. Carryover credit hours must be reported when you file your annual report with the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?

No, Iowa attorneys monitor their own progress and verify their own completion once the course has been completed.

Does Attorney Credits report my CLE hours to the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education?

No. Attorney Credits does not report your completed courses to the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Iowa attorneys are required to self-report their hours. We do 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 my CLE hours to the to the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education

Iowa attorneys can report CLE credit hours and check CLE transcripts on the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education's website by clicking the following link: https://www.iacourtcommissions.org.

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

Iowa attorneys must self-report completion of their CLE. Each attorney must make a written report to the Iowa CLE Commission regarding completion of legal education during the preceding calendar year. Each annual report must provide the Commission with satisfactory proof that the attorney has met the requirements.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about CLE in Iowa, please call the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education at (515) 348-4670 or visit the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education webpage: https://www.iacourtcommissions.org.

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