Continuing Legal Education
Amendments to the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio and the Government of the Judiciary of Ohio effective January 1, 2014
Comparison charts and FAQs are being provided as a courtesy to assist attorneys, judges, magistrates, acting judges, and new lawyers with the transition to the new rules effective January 1, 2014. It is strongly encouraged that those affected by these rule amendments consult the new rules to ensure proper compliance.
Additional information and resources will be added as they become available. Please check back for updates.
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Continuing Legal Education
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431
Phone: 614.387.9325
Fax: 614.387.9329
E-mail: CCLE
Director:
Susan B. Christoff, Esq.
Active attorneys and attorneys registered for corporate status must complete and report 24 hours of accredited CLE activities every two years. Fulltime, part-time, and retired judges must complete and report 40 hours of accredited CLE activities. Magistrates and acting judges must complete and report 24 hours of accredited CLE activities every two years. Judges, acting judges, and magistrates also have a Judicial College requirement. CLE requirements are contained in Gov. Bar R. X and Gov. Jud. R. IV and are administered by the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and the Office of Attorney Services.
Final Reporting Transcripts
Final Reporting Transcripts were mailed the week of December 2, 2013, to attorneys and judges whose last names begin with the letter A through L for the 2014 continuing legal education reporting period, covering the years 2012 and 2013. The Final Reporting Transcript reflects hours earned and reported as of November 25, 2013. A through L attorneys and judges must earn all required hours on or before December 31, 2013, and file the Final Reporting Transcript on or before January 31, 2014. Attorneys may submit their Final Reporting Transcript by mail or online. Additional instructions are included with the Final Reporting Transcript. Attorneys are encouraged to contact the Office of Attorney Services if they have further questions.
New Lawyers Training
New Lawyers Training FAQs (For Attorneys Admitted By Examination or Registered for Corporate Status)
Reinstatement Instructions and Forms
Find an Approved CLE/New Attorney Activity
Find Approved Self-Study Activities
General Attorney and Sponsor Fees
CLE Rules
- Gov.Bar R.X (Continuing Legal Education)
- Attorney Continuing Legal Education Regulations
- Gov.Jud R.IV (Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for the Judiciary)
- Final Rule Amendments to Gov. Bar R. X, CLE Regulations, and Gov. Jud. R. IV, effective January 1, 2014
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