NATO SUMMIT - Chicago, IL - May 20 and 21, 2012

Chicago hosts the NATO Summit with activities starting Friday, May 18 and ending Monday, May 21. The MCLE Office is scheduled to remain open during the Summit.

On Monday, May 21, our in-office staff will be reduced as some staff members will work remotely. As always, staff will respond to phone messages and emails within 1-2 business days but, with limited in-office staff, we will likely not be available to answer every phone call live.

If safety concerns or building access issues arise during the Summit, the office will close and re-open on Tuesday, May 22. Any changes to this information will be posted here.

COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING DEADLINES
Attorneys with last names beginning A through M

Attorneys in the A-M compliance group need to complete their 30 MCLE credits (including at least six hours of professional responsibility) or be entitled to claim a valid exemption no later than June 30, 2012. Details >

To report online, click the button "Attorneys Report Online." We have also mailed certification forms. Failure to receive a paper certification form is not an excuse for failing to report so please report online if you do not receive a form. Late fees are charged to attorneys who do not report compliance or a valid exemption by July 31, 2012.

Attorneys who have not completed their required MCLE credits by June 30, 2012 automatically receive a grace period extension to September 30, 2012 to complete the requirements. However, one of two late fees apply:

1. $100 if the attorney reports non-compliance by July 31, 2012; or
2. $150 if the attorney fails to report compliance, non-compliance or a valid exemption by July 31, 2012.

If you are a newly admitted attorney sworn into the Illinois bar on or after July 1, 2009, different rules apply. More >

PCAM User-Friendly Functions

Course providers! New features make it easier to navigate through PCAM (online Provider Course Accreditation Management system).

• Icon functionality is replacing the hover and drop down functions.
• Easier Password recovery and set-up. Select Forgot Password on the PCAM login page to be a sent a link to enter the password of your choosing.
• All user roles can now pay fees.

April 19, 2012 Per Course Provider Email Message. Announcing User-Friendly Changes in PCAM and Reminders about Illinois MCLE Course Applications.

The Supreme Court has amended the MCLE Rules

The Supreme Court of Illinois amended its minimum continuing legal education rules (MCLE Rules) and the MCLE Board's fee schedule effective September 27, 2011. The revisions offer more options to attorneys to satisfy their MCLE requirements. More >

The amended Rules do not alter the number of required credits or deadlines for any two-year reporting period.

The MCLE Board is currently updating Questions and Answers to provide expanded information on these changes. In the interim, you may read the amended MCLE Rules, available on the Illinois Supreme Court Website. We expect to have this expanded information on our website in the next two weeks.

Revised Certificate of Teaching Forms for Providers

The MCLE Board has revised Certificate of Teaching forms for providers. The form contains a worksheet to assist providers in calculating the correct credits to issue teachers of Illinois MCLE Accredited Courses.

• Form 10a1:
  Certificate of Teaching - Individual Teacher*
  (.pdf with electronic signature function. Usage requires Adobe Reader.)

  Form 10a1:
  Certificate of Teaching - Individual Teacher*
  (.pdf without electronic signature function.)

• Form 10a2:
  Certificate of Teaching - Panelist Teacher*
  (.pdf with electronic signature function. Usage requires Adobe Reader.)

  Form 10a2:
  Certificate of Teaching - Panelist Teacher*
  (.pdf without electronic signature function.)

Newly Added or Revised Questions

• Attorneys!
  Where can I find free or low cost CLE courses? Answer >
• Newly-Admitted Attorneys!
  Do special requirements apply to newly-admitted attorneys? (amended September 27, 2011) Answer >
• Attorneys!
  How many carryover hours are permitted from one reporting period to the next? (amended September 27, 2011) Answer >
• Attorneys!
  Do I owe a fee for earning nontraditional CLE credits? (amended September 27, 2011) Answer >

From Attorneys

• Under what circumstances may I apply to claim Illinois CLE credit for attending an live out-of-state course? (amended September 27, 2011) Answer >
• How do I claim professional responsibility credit when I apply for an out-of-state course? Answer >
• May an attorney request reinstatement after being removed from the master roll? Answer >
• Other Questions?

From Providers

• PCAM Course Status Chart More >
• Important 60-day deadline for individual course applications More >
• Are social media topics eligible for CLE credits? Answer >
• Is quarterly attendance reporting required for all providers? Answer >
• How are professional responsibility CLE credits approved? Answer >
• Other Questions?