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Ohio CLE Requirements
CLE requirements for Ohio attorneys.

Required credits
Ohio attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 2.5 credits in Professional Conduct: Legal Ethics, Professionalism, Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues, Access to Justice, and Fairness in the Courts.

• Due date for CLE: All credits are due by December 31st.
• Reporting credits: The reporting deadline is based on the attorney’s last name at the time they were sworn into the bar. 
  • A-L must complete their educational hours by the end of each odd-numbered year 
  • Last names starting with M-Z must complete their educational hours by the end of each even-numbered year.
• Reporting attendance: myLawCLE reports attendance to the Ohio State Bar.

Self-Study/On-Demand credits
Effective January 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of Ohio permanently removed the self-study cap for attorneys. All credit hours can be completed through any format. 

Additional information
For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the Ohio State Bar website.

Ohio CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys
Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Ohio attorneys.