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Mississippi CLE Requirements and Courses

Detailed jurisdiction information about MCLE regulations and general information accreditation of ABA CLE events, webinars, and on-demand CLE courses

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Mississippi Newly-Admitted CLE Rules

Mississippi newly admitted attorneys must complete an approved New Lawyer program of 12 hours of CLE courses, including 6 hours in Basic Skills training and 6 hours in Ethics and Professionalism by the second July 31st following admission.

Mississippi General CLE Rules

  • Credit hours required: 12 hours per reporting period
  • Specialty credits required: 1 hour of legal ethics, professional responsibility, or malpractice prevention credit per reporting period
  • Length of reporting period: 1 year
  • Compliance date: July 31
  • Reporting date: August 15
  • Compliance group: All attorneys report annually.
  • Minutes per credit hour: 60 minutes. To calculate credit for a specific program, divide the total length of the program in minutes by 60 and round up or down to the nearest one-tenth of an hour.
  • Limit on credit hours for distance-learning programs: Attorneys can earn up to 6 CLE hours via  live webcast or previously recorded.
  • Attendance Reporting Procedure: The ABA reports attendance on behalf of attendees.

State Contact Information

Mississippi Commission on CLE, P. O. Box 369, Jackson, MS 39205-0369, 450 High Street, Jackson, MS 39201 | (601) 576-4622

A Note About MCLE Credit

The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only. Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit. Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules.