--- title: 2025 CLE Rule Changes description: Stay up to date on the latest changes to 2025 CLE requirements for California, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and more. image: https://blog.lawline.com/hubfs/03.21.25_blog-header.png --- [![LAWL_logo_fullcolor_300px (3)](https://blog.lawline.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/LAWL_logo_fullcolor_300px%20(3).png)](https://www.lawline.com/) - [Start Here](https://blog.lawline.com/start-here-welcome-to-lawline) - [Browse CLE Courses](https://www.lawline.com/browse) - [Pricing](https://www.lawline.com/subscription) - [Firms & Teams](https://www.lawline.com/enterprise/pricing) - [Blog Home](https://blog.lawline.com) [Start Free Trial](https://www.lawline.com/register/trial) [CLE Requirements](https://blog.lawline.com/tag/cle-requirements) # 2025 CLE Rule Changes: A State-by-State Breakdown of All the New CLE Requirements Going Into Effect in 2025 and Beyond [![Ariel Peña](https://blog.lawline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/T025N5APC-U06D14UD10D-e62e44224330-512.png?width=50&height=50&name=T025N5APC-U06D14UD10D-e62e44224330-512.png)](https://blog.lawline.com/author/ariel-peña) [Ariel Peña](https://blog.lawline.com/author/ariel-peña) 03 December, 2025 ![](https://blog.lawline.com/hubfs/03.21.25_blog-header.png) Remaining informed about changes in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements is crucial for legal professionals to uphold their licenses and remain relevant in the ever-evolving field of law. Several states have recently implemented updates to their CLE regulations, aiming to enhance attorney competence, professionalism, and ethical standards. Lawline has compiled a running list of all the CLE rule changes going into effect in 2025 and beyond. We will continue to update this article as new changes are announced. Without further ado, here's a breakdown of the most recent 2025 changes by state: ## [California](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/california)  When?  Effective immediately. What Changed? Beginning with the compliance period ending on March 29, 2025, California attorneys are required to complete 25 credits every 3 years, including:  - At least 4 hours in Ethics  - At least 2 hours of Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 of these must specifically be in Implicit Bias)  - At least 2 hours on Competence Issues (1 of these must specifically focus on prevention and detection);  - **At least 1 hour of Technology ** - **At least 1 hour of Civility in the Legal Profession ** For more information, please visit our [California CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/california) page. ## [Georgia](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/georgia) When? Starting January 1, 2026. What Changed?  Georgia has moved from an annual reporting cycle to biennially. Details listed below: 18 Credit Hours Biennially - 3 hours in Ethics - 2 hours in Professionalism *Initial compliance period for ALL will be January 1, 2026- December 31, 2027.* 18 hours may be carried over, including 3 in ethics and 2 in professionalism. Trial attorneys no longer need trial skills courses. For more information, please visit our [Georgia CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/georgia) page. ## [North Dakota](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/north-dakota) When?  Starting January 1st, 2025. What Changed? - The North Dakota Supreme Court reduced the required CLE hours from 45 to 36, and reduced the carry over amount from 15 to 12 - Attorneys may claim no more than 24 hours of credit by self-study during a reporting period For more information, please visit our [North Dakota CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/north-dakota) page.   # Watch Any Course for Free Start a no-risk free trial today to watch any Lawline On Demand course for free. Choose from over 1,800 courses, including attorney well-being, ethics, professional development and 40+ practice areas. [Start Watching Courses](https://www.lawline.com/register/trial) [Learn More](https://www.lawline.com/subscription) ![1-1](https://blog.lawline.com/hubfs/1-1.png) ## [Rhode Island](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/rhode-island) When?  Starting July 1st, 2025.  What Changed? - All Rhode Island attorneys will now be required to complete 1 credit in diversity, equity, and inclusion for each compliance cycle; - Newly admitted Rhode Island attorneys will need to complete Rhode Island’s Bridge the Gap program within 90 days of bar admission. For more information, please visit our [Rhode Island CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/rhode-island) page. ## [Utah](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/utah) When?  July 1, 2026. What Changed? Utah attorneys will be able to carry over up to 6 excess CLE credits into their next reporting cycle, not including Ethics or Professionalism and Civility hours. For the current cycle that ends on June 30, 2026, there is no carry over credits allowed. For more information, please visit our [Utah CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/utah) page. ## [Wisconsin](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/wisconsin) When? Starting January 1, 2026.  What Changed? Wisconsin to ALLOW up to 6 hours of cultural competency and reduction of bias to count as credit.  - It will not be a requirement, but will allow those WI attorneys who take courses in the subject to get CLE credit for it with the elimination of DEI programs. For more information, please visit our [Wisconsin CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/wisconsin) page. ## State CLE Deadlines FEBRUARY 1:  New Mexico  FEBRUARY 28:  North Carolina, South Carolina  MARCH 29:  California (Group 1) MARCH 31:  Montana, Grace Period Ends for Georgia  APRIL 30:  Oregon, Pennsylvania (Group 1)  MAY 31:  New Hampshire  JUNE 30:  Arizona, Arkansas\*, Illinois\*, Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah\*, Vermont, West Virginia\*   JULY 31:  Mississippi  AUGUST 31:  Pennsylvania (Group 2)  OCTOBER 31:  Virginia  DECEMBER 31:  Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey,  Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (Group 3), Tennessee, US Virgin Islands, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming Staying informed about these changes is essential for legal professionals to ensure compliance with their state's CLE requirements. For more detailed information, visit [Lawline’s CLE requirements page.](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle) Stay updated, stay compliant, and stay ahead in your legal career! 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