If you are an attorney who practices law in California, you must submit a report to the State Bar showing that you have completed at least 25 hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) every three years.
The MCLE reporting requirement covers attorneys who are:
Inactive attorneys do not have to take legal education courses or report their hours to the State Bar.
Related links
Attorneys: See the breakdown of MCLE hours you should take
See FAQs about MCLE
Make sure to keep your records
Find your MCLE group
Log in to My State Bar Profile to report MCLE compliance or track credits
Find the forms to become an inactive attorney