Stay on Top of Your MCLE Deadlines: Updates for Washington and California Attorneys

Meeting Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements can be a challenge, especially when reporting deadlines approach. For attorneys in Washington and California, it’s crucial to stay informed about your compliance deadlines—recent updates make this more important than ever.

Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant, along with how CLEcast can help make fulfilling your MCLE requirements affordable and impactful.

Washington MCLE Deadlines

In Washington, attorneys are divided into three reporting groups, each with a specific compliance period. If you’re in Reporting Group 3, the clock is ticking!

Key Dates for Washington Reporting Group 3:

• Complete CLE credits by: December 31, 2024

• Certify compliance by: February 1, 2025

Not sure which reporting group you’re in? Refer to this Washington MCLE Reporting Period Chart to confirm your status and ensure you’re on track.

California MCLE Deadlines

California attorneys, take note: a recent update has extended the compliance period for Group 1 (attorneys with last names A-G).

Key Dates for California Attorneys with Last Names A-G:

• Complete CLE credits by: March 29, 2025

• Report compliance by: March 30, 2025

Here is the California MCLE Reporting Period Chart for your reference.

Yes, you have 38 extra days! Don't let that turn into complacency. California lawyers need to meet specific requirements, including four hours of ethics and one hour of implicit bias education. You can find those on our website!

How CLEcast Can Help

CLEcast makes completing your MCLE requirements simple, flexible, and affordable.:

1. Affordable Specialty Credits: Ethics and equity credits are often hard to find—and expensive. CLEcast offers courses at a fraction of the cost, helping you fulfill these specialized requirements without overspending.

2. On-Demand Convenience: Life is busy, and CLE deadlines don’t wait. With CLEcast, you can access your purchased CLE videos for 6 months after purchase. You can use the site on your desktop or the Wix app, so they are available anytime, anywhere, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule.

3. Support Nonprofits While You Learn: A portion of every CLE purchase supports community nonprofits, creating a win-win for you and your community.

   
   

Explore our offerings and see how you can make a difference while fulfilling your requirements. Visit CLEcast.net/videos to get started today.