Frequently Asked Questions

Icon for Question: How are courses on Nacle.com accredited?

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a sponsor of CLE activities approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE).

Icon for Question: What are the CLE requirements for Wisconsin attorneys?

Wisconsin attorneys are required to take 30 credit hours every 2 years including 3 credit hours of Ethics. At least 15 credit hours must be taken in a live format. Ethics hours must be taken in a live format.

Icon for Question: What part of my requirement can I satisfy with you?

Wisconsin attorneys can earn all 30 CLE credit hours with us including 3 credit hours of Ethics using our Online, iOS/Android App, and Live Webinar courses.

Icon for Question: What are my compliance and reporting deadlines?

WI attorneys that were admitted to practice in odd-numbered years are must complete their CLE by December 31st of every odd-numbered year. WI attorneys that were admitted to practice in even-numbered years are must complete their CLE by December 31st of every even-numbered year. Notwithstanding these rules, all WI attorneys are given an automatic extension until January 31 to complete their CLE.

Icon for Question: Can I carry over excess credits taken from one compliance period to the next?

Wisconsin attorneys may carry over 15 credits into the next reporting period. Ethics credits cannot be carried over.

Icon for Question: How can I contact the CLE department in my state?

Board of Bar Examiners
Suite 715
110 East Main St.
PO Box 2748
Madison, WI 53701-2748
Phone: (608) 266-9760
http://www.wicourts.gov/courts/offices/bbe.htm

Icon for Question: See our full Wisconsin CLE Rules
To see full Wisconsin CLE Rules please go to our Wisconsin CLE Rules Page.
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