--- title: 2026 CLE Rule Changes description: Stay up to date on the latest changes to 2026 CLE requirements for Georgia, Utah, Wisconsin, and more. image: https://blog.lawline.com/hubfs/01.01.26_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) # 2026 CLE Rule Changes: A State-by-State Breakdown of All the New CLE Requirements Going Into Effect in 2026 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) 13 April, 2026 ![](https://blog.lawline.com/hubfs/01.01.26_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 2026 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 2026 changes by state: ## [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. ## [Illinois](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/illinois) When? Starting January 1, 2028 (Admissions) / 2027 (Accreditation requirement). What Changed? Illinois has updated the Basic Skills Course requirement to include new access to justice content. Details listed below: Basic Skills Course must now include at least 0.5 hours of instruction addressing: - Unmet legal needs - Pro bono services - Limited scope representation - Other access to justice topics Compliance Timeline: - Courses seeking accreditation for 2027 MUST include this content. - Courses prior to 2027 are not required to meet this standard. - Attorneys admitted beginning January 1, 2028, are required to complete this updated course. For more information, please visit our [Illinois CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/illinois) page. ## [New Jersey](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/new-jersey) When? Effective January 1, 2027. What Changed?  The Supreme Court of New Jersey has officially mandated a new technology credit requirement. While the total number of required credits remains at 24, the distribution has been updated to include: - 1 Credit Hour in Technology Related Course: This includes topics such as cybersecurity, privacy and data protection, and the use of technology in the practice of law (including Artificial Intelligence). New Jersey Attorneys with their compliance period ending on December 31, 2026, are NOT required to complete the new technology requirement during this compliance period. For more information, please visit our [New Jersey CLE Requirements](https://www.lawline.com/requirements/cle/new-jersey) 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) ## [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 3) MARCH 31:  Montana  APRIL 30:  Oregon, Pennsylvania (Group 1)  MAY 31:  New Hampshire  JUNE 30:  Arizona, Arkansas\*, Illinois\*, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, 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, 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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