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Illinois attorneys must complete at least thirty (30) Illinois CLE credit hours every two years to complete the mandatory IL MCLE requirement. As part of the 30 unit CLE requirement, Illinois attorneys must make sure to complete at least six (6) mandatory credit hours of Professional Responsibility each two year compliance period.
Illinois MCLE Compliance Requirements
- Reporting Cycle: 2 years
- Credit Hours: 30
- Compliance Deadline: June 30
- Reporting Deadline: July 31
Illinois attorneys must report compliance with the IL MCLE requirements every other year. The Illinois MCLE reporting periods lasts two years and runs from July 1 to June 30. Illinois attorneys with last names that start with A-M must report in EVEN numbered years, while attorneys with last names N-Z report in ODD numbered years.[1] The second year of the reporting year for Illinois attorneys.[2]
IL MCLE Compliance Deadline
- A – M: June 30, 2016
- N – Z: June 30, 2017
Your Illinois CLE reporting group does not change – even if your last name does. If you were sworn in on 1/1/06 or later, use your last name on file with the ARDC (Attorney Registration and Discipline Committee) on your swear-in date. If you were sworn in on or before June 30, 2006, then you use your last name that was on file on July 1, 2006. Attorney Credits offers continuing legal education (CLE) for attorneys in Illinois (IL) and around the country. For more information about continuing legal education (CLE) in Illinois, please click the following link: Illinois CLE.
[1] What is a two year reporting period?
http://mcle.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/391/~/what-is-a-two-year-reporting-period%3F
[2] To avoid late fees, all of your mandatory Illinois CLE hours must be completed by 11:59 PM on June 30 of that year (completion deadline) and your compliance must be reported by 11:59 PM on July 31.
