State FAQ

TOP VERMONT MCLE QUESTIONS

How many MCLE hours are required?

Twenty-four credit hours every year - including 2 required hours of legal ethics, 1 hour of diversity & inclusion and 1 hour of attorney wellness.

How many CLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?

Attorneys can complete a maximum of 6 on demand hours per compliance period.

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

Attorney Credits is an Accredited Sponsor in Vermont. All of our online and downloadable courses have been pre-approved for CLE credit.

What are my CLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: 2 years
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: June 30

What is there a special requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

Every attorney admitted to the Vermont Bar must attend at least 15 hours of continuing legal education on Vermont practice and procedure in courses approved by the Board of Continuing Legal Education and certified by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

If you complete more than 24 hours in a reporting period, any excess hours earned during the second year of the reporting period may be used to fulfill the next requirement.

Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?

No. Vermont 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 Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education?

No. Attorney Credits does not report your completed courses to the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. We do maintain a record of all your completed courses and you can access your certificates of completion at any time from our website.

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

Vermont attorneys self report their compliance. An attorney subject to reporting for the current reporting period must file an Attorney Licensing Statement by June 30 through the Attorney Portal at: https://vermont.tylertech.cloud/TylerFamis/UserAccount/Login..

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about MCLE in Vermont, please call the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education at (802) 828-3281 or visit the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education webpage:
https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/attorneys/attorney-licensing