Florida CLE Requirements

LPCLE web courses generic min

Total Credits Required: 30 hours per period


Specialty Credits Required: 3 Technology credits relating to technology impacting the practice of law (e.g., cybersecurity, e-discovery, AI, data protection, legal technology), 5 Ethics / Professional Responsibility programs covering one or more of the following topics: Legal ethics, Professionalism, Substance abuse, Mental health, mental illness awareness, or wellness. Within these 5 credits, attorneys must complete: 2 Legal Professionalism credits.


Reporting Period: 3 years


End of Period: Varies according to Attorney admission


Credit Hour: 50 minutes. Attorney will earn 1 credit for every 50 minutes of instruction.


Attendance Reporting: Florida attorneys are required to seek CLE approval for webinars and self-report attendance. LawPracticeCLE will provide all necessary documents for accreditation.


Click here to read more on The Florida Bar’s Rules for CLE

Live Programs: In-Person Seminars, Live Webinars and Rebroadcasts


On-Demand Programs: On-Demand Courses

Total Credits Required:  8 hours per period


Specialty Credits Required: 3 Technology credits relating to technology impacting the practice of law (e.g., cybersecurity, e-discovery, AI, data protection, legal technology), 5 Ethics / Professional Responsibility programs covering one or more of the following topics: Legal ethics, Professionalism, Substance abuse, Mental health, mental illness awareness, or wellness. Within these 5 credits, attorneys must complete: 2 Legal Professionalism credits.


Reporting Period: 1 year


End of Period: December 31


Approval: Paralegal CLE approval is received via reciprocity with the NALA or the NFPA.


Attendance Reporting: Paralegals are required to self-report attendance.

Paralegals: Should a paralegal need CLE credit, the paralegal should notify LawPracticeCLE of their paralegal status, so the Accreditation Administration team can seek accreditation with the NALA for approval in their state via reciprocity.

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