Regulations

(1) Law school or other classroom instruction or educational seminars with substantial written material available, whether conducted by live speakers, lecturers, panel members, video or audio tape presentation, in a classroom setting with a group of not fewer than three individuals. For the purposes of these rules, in order for a course to qualify as live credit, the instructor and attendee must participate simultaneously. For video replays or computer generated courses to count as live credit, an expert moderator needs to be monitoring to answer questions and/or lead discussion; or

(2) Self-study meaning individually viewing prerecorded presentations and is limited to 10 hours per reporting period; or

(3) With prior approval, independent study in supervised and graded courses.

(4) In addition to the general standard described above, the following specific standards shall also be met by any course or activity for which credit is sought:

(5) The course shall constitute an organized program of learning dealing with matter directly relating to the practice of law or to the professional responsibility and ethical obligations of a lawyer;

(6) Each faculty member shall be qualified by practical or academic experience to teach the subject he or she covers;

(7) Thorough, high quality, readable and carefully prepared written or printable materials should be distributed to all attendees at or before the time the course is presented. It is recognized that such materials are not suitable or readily available for some types of subjects; the absence of such materials should, however, be the exception and not the rule. Such material may be offered as an optional purchase by the course provider;

(8) Courses should be conducted in a setting physically suitable to the educational activity of the program. A suitable writing surface should be provided where feasible and appropriate;

(9) With prior approval supervised and graded self-study courses may be granted up to 10 hours of CLE credit per reporting period. Video, telephonic, audiotape and computer program courses may be approved up to 10 CLE credit hours per reporting period. In the event of unusual hardship or extenuating circumstances, additional credit may be granted for such activities at the Board’s discretion;

Up to 10 hours may be self-study, such as online and video presentations. You may earn a maximum of 10 hours through activities other than direct education.

20 hours per 2 years.

60 minutes per credit hour.

Docs required: See page 1 of the application

Application deadline: At least 30 days prior to the CLE activity

Application fee: No fee unless application sent 30 days after the CLE activity.

Application formats: Print form only

Length of reporting period: 2 years

Compliance date: June 30

Reporting date: July 1

To become an accredited sponsor, you must apply to the MCLE Board, stating your legal education history for the preceding two calendar years. Include dates, subjects offered, total hours of instruction presented, and the names and qualifications of speakers. Applications should be mailed to:

Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
Office of Attorney Licensing
32 Cherry Street, Ste. 213
Burlington, VT 05401