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June 30, 2008 Compliance Deadline and
July 31, 2008 Reporting Deadline for A-M Attorneys

Certification Forms are in the mail to attorneys whose last names begin A through M. Attorneys can choose to: 1) Report On-line; or 2) complete and return the Certification Form. The reporting deadline is 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2008. More >

Attorneys Looking For Courses
2008 Approved Courses and Accredited CLE Providers. More >

Attorneys Can Apply to Accredit Certain Out-of-State Courses
Attorneys can access the MCLE Board's online application system to claim credits from certain live out-of-state courses held on October 4, 2007 and after. More >

Individual Course Providers: Course Applications and the June 30, 2008 Attorney Compliance Deadline
June 30, 2008 is the deadline for attorneys with last names A through M to earn their MCLE credits. Providers seeking advance course accreditation must apply 45 days in advance of the course date. More >

Individual Course Providers: 2008 Course Applications and $25.00 Late Fee
All 2008 individual course applications must be submitted no later than 60 days after the course began. Effective April 1, 2008, a $25.00 late fee must accompany all applications submitted on or after the course date. More >

Individual Course Providers: 2007 Attendance Fee Collection Coming Soon!
In May, 2008, providers of individual approved courses will be notified and required to complete a short report and payment of 2007 attorney attendance fees.

From Attorneys

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  • How many CLE credits do I need and when do I need them? Answer >
  • What are professional responsibility credits and how many do I need? Answer >
  • Am I exempt from Illinois MCLE? Answer >

From Providers

  • How are professional responsibility CLE credits approved? Answer >
  • New When can a provider submit an application to accredit an individual course? Answer >
  • How is the hourly attendance fee calculated? Answer >
  • How are CLE hours calculated if a meal is offered during the course? Answer >
  • What presentation methods satisfy the required "interactivity component?" Answer >


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