Jan. 18, 2023 – Lawyers who were admitted in an even-numbered year: Be sure to complete your continuing legal education (CLE) obligations by Jan. 31.

"Active" lawyers admitted to practice law in Wisconsin must obtain at least 30 continuing legal education (CLE) credits every two years.

Do you have questions on reporting? Here are a few answers, plus where to go for further information.

Report your CLE credits to the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) via their website. Questions about CLE requirements or reporting? Contact the BBE by email or phone at (608) 266-9760.

Deadline: To avoid a late filing fee or other penalties, 2021-22 courses must be completed by Jan. 31, 2023, and CLE reports must be submitted electronically to the BBE on or before Feb. 1, 2023.

Find out more about reporting your CLE credits in The Wisconsin Lawyer's Guide to Earning, Tracking, and Reporting CLE.

Track your CLE records with the State Bar’s myCLETracker (on your profile page on WisBar.org), a tool to keep track of CLE you have attended and to self-assess whether you need to earn more credit (you still must report them to the BBE). Questions about myCLETracker? Contact the State Bar’s Customer Service Team by email or phone at (608) 257-3838, toll-free at (800) 728-7788.

New lawyers admitted in 2022 are exempt from CLE attendance and reporting requirements for the current reporting period (Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2022). If you earned credits in 2022 (through Jan. 31, 2023), you can carry over as many as 15 credits into your next reporting period (Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2024).

Get your OnDemand credits before Jan. 31, 2023. The temporary rule allowing 27 credits via OnDemand programming expires Jan. 31. Under temporary rules issued by the Wisconsin Supreme Court during the pandemic, lawyers can obtain up to 27 credits through OnDemand programming for this reporting period (2021-22). However, the temporary order expires on Jan. 31, 2023. Know that the order does not apply to ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credits (3 EPR credits required), which must still be obtained through live programming, in-person or through live webcasts or live telephone seminars.

Where to get CLE now: Use this link to find OnDemand programming available now on the State Bar of Wisconsin’s PINNACLE Marketplace. Here’s just a few of the many OnDemand programs available now:

• 43rd Annual Estate Planning Update 2022: A discussion of recent developments in estate planning and guidance from veteran practitioners.

• Advanced Skills & Techniques for Family Law Practice 2022: Take a deep dive into complex family law issues and get realistic, practical tips for successfully resolving them.

• Legal Issues of the Aging 2022 ensures you have what you need to help your clients get their plans and affairs in order.

• Until Debt Do Us Part 2022: This program prepares you to handle your client’s credit issues before, during, and after a divorce.

• Employment Law Update 2022: Addresses questions and concerns from both management and worker perspectives as employees return to work or continue to work from home.

• 73rd Annual Tax School 2022: An overview of the changes in store for limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and partnerships in Wisconsin.

Earn Up to 13 CLE and 1.5 EPR Credits This Week at the Forensic Justice Institute

Get more insights on forensic evidence at the second annual Forensic Justice Institute,  a virtual event taking place Thursday and Friday, Jan. 19-20.

The Institute is a collaboration between the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE®. Designed with legal professionals in mind, the Forensic Justice Institute is a virtual event that puts the scientific evidence used in court under the microscope.

Understand the reliability of the methods utilized so you can ensure your next criminal case contains science facts – not science fiction, and improves the use of forensic science in the criminal justice system.

Check out the schedule, read about the speakers, and reserve your spot to earn up to 13 CLE and 1.5 EPR credits this week.