REPORTING DEADLINE JULY 31, 2009

Attorneys with last names beginning N through Z
Attorneys in the N-Z compliance group needed to complete their MCLE credits or be entitled to claim a valid exemption by June 30, 2009. Those attorneys then need to report to the MCLE Board by July 31, 2009. Details >

To report online, click the button "Attorneys Report Online." The MCLE Board has mailed certification forms as well. Failure to receive a paper certification form is not an excuse for failing to report on time.

Attorneys who have not completed the required credits by June 30, 2009 are automatically given a "grace period" until September 30, 2009. However, one of two late fees apply:

1. $100 if the attorney reports non-compliance by July 31, 2009; or
2. $150 if the attorney fails to report compliance or a valid exemption by July 31, 2009.

Attorneys availing themselves of the September 30, 2009 grace period can report and pay the appropriate late fee online after August 20, 2009. To report, click the "Attorneys Report Online" button and complete the steps by September 30, 2009.

This requirement does not apply to newly admitted attorneys who were sworn in to the Illinois bar on or after July 1, 2006.

FREE and LOW COST Accredited CLE Courses for Attorneys
Attorneys Looking for FREE and Low Cost CLE Courses
Many providers offer free or low cost CLE options. More >

Attorney Application For Certain Out-Of-State Live Courses

Attorneys may apply on-line to claim Illinois MCLE credits from certain out-of-state courses and certain live courses presented via technology. More >

Sitting Federal or State Court Judges
Exemption under MCLE Rule 791(a)(4) More>

Individual Course Application Deadline and Late Fee
Individual Course Providers ONLY.
NEW! Providers who want to accredit an individual course held in May or June 2009, should submit the application as soon as possible. More >
The deadline for a course provider to submit an individual course application is no later than 60 days after the course began. Also, if the course provider submits an application on the date that the course began or up to 60 days later, a $25.00 late fee is due with the application. More >

New! Revised Form 1 More >
Individual Course Providers ONLY.

Providers of Basic Skills Courses
New Form! Form 1a Application for Accreditation of a Basic Skills Course More>

One-click access! Attorneys click this button to access the MCLE Board online reporting database.

From Attorneys

• Is there a grace period or extension if I did not comply by June 30, 2009?. More >
• NEW! Where can I find Free or Low Cost CLE courses? More >
• How can I confirm the MCLE Board has received my Compliance Report? Answer >
• How many carryover hours are allowed for attorneys with last names N through Z? Answer >
• Which exemptions must be reported to the MCLE Board? Answer >

From Providers

• How are professional responsibility CLE credits approved? Answer >
• How and when can Accredited CLE Providers amend their accreditation to include additional methods of delivery? More >
• How are teaching credits calculated? Answer >
• What presentation methods satisfy the required "interactivity component?" Answer >
• How is the hourly attendance fee calculated? Answer >

Think Green
The office of the MCLE Board is paperless. We are committed to accepting and processing applications and related communications electronically. Instructions are on the relevant application. Paper submissions will be destroyed after 30 days and returned only at the applicant's request and cost. The Board's e-mail server has a 5 megabyte per e-mail limit. An e-mail that exceeds 5 megabytes will be returned to the sender automatically by the server. If this happens, please re-submit by zipping the attachments or dividing the attachments into more than one e-mail. If you encounter difficulties with an electronic submission, please contact the office before making the submission.