CLE - Continuing Legal Education
How do I contact ACI’s CLE team?
We can be reached by email at [email protected]. All requests will be acknowledged and/or responded to within 1 business day.
How do I submit my CLE accreditation request?
You may submit your request using our online form: ACI Accreditation Form. Please have available the following information to fill out the form: Conference name and date, Bar/Lawyer ID number and the verification codes posted throughout the program (if virtual conference).
For NY attorneys requesting CLE for virtual conferences, please complete the NY Attorney Affirmation form and return it to our CLE team at [email protected].
For NY attorneys requesting CLE for virtual conferences, please complete the NY Attorney Affirmation form and return it to our CLE team at [email protected].
Are all ACI live programs accredited?
Most ACI conferences have CLE available. Please check the brochure or website of the event you wish to register for to review the accreditation options available. If you require assistance in finding the details, please reach out to our accreditation team at [email protected].
What are the CLE options for the On-Demand recordings?
CLE credit is not available for on-demand recordings. At this time, we do not offer CLE accreditation for conferences viewed on demand.
If you have questions about CLE eligibility for a live event or need assistance with accreditation, please contact our Customer Experience team. Email us
If you have questions about CLE eligibility for a live event or need assistance with accreditation, please contact our Customer Experience team. Email us
Is Financial aid available?
Yes, ACI offers financial scholarships for government employees, judges, law students, non-profit entities, and others. Please email us to learn more and apply for Financial Assistance.
Do I need to request CLE prior to the conference?
ACI is an accredited sponsor in four states: California, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. For attendees wishing to receive credit outside of those states, contact our education team to confirm the application process for your requested state.
When registering for a conference online, please indicate which state(s) you are seeking accreditation. If registering over the phone or email, please indicate your requested state(s) with bar/lawyer ID.
When registering for a conference online, please indicate which state(s) you are seeking accreditation. If registering over the phone or email, please indicate your requested state(s) with bar/lawyer ID.
How much credit can I earn for a particular conference?
Each conference will have varying credit amounts, dependent on the session/conference’s compliance with the CLE rules of each state. It is best to reach out to our accreditation team to provide you with an estimate/requested amount. Please note that final approval of CLE credit is at the discretion of each state’s MCLE board.
Will ACI report CLE on my behalf?
ACI reports CLE attendance to the following states when the program is approved and where CLE requests are noted on registrations: AR, DE, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NE, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WV. ACI will provide a uniform certificate of attendance document for attendees wishing to or required to self-report.
If your CLE request was not provided in advance of the program for any of the above states, ACI will issue an out-of-state certificate. It is the attendee’s responsibility to self-report CLE credit to their applicable state bar or accrediting authority in accordance with that jurisdiction’s out-of-state certificate requirements.
If your CLE request was not provided in advance of the program for any of the above states, ACI will issue an out-of-state certificate. It is the attendee’s responsibility to self-report CLE credit to their applicable state bar or accrediting authority in accordance with that jurisdiction’s out-of-state certificate requirements.
How long will it take to receive my credit?
Once your accreditation request has been submitted, please allow 3-6 weeks post-conference for our team to process the request.
I received my CLE credit, and the amount is not what I anticipated, why?
There are several considerations that impact the successful compliance of each of the MCLE state guidelines. For example, for most states, all sessions are required to have thorough, high quality materials distributed to attendees by the day of the conference. While we make every attempt to secure written content from our esteemed speakers, it is not always possible, disqualifying the session from CLE accreditation.
Another example is last-minute changes in speakers. When speaker substitutions happen, there may be a decrease in credit due to the speaker’s credentials and ability to put together substantial presentations at the last minute.
For virtual programs, credit will only be awarded for attendance to sessions in which the attorney has provided the posted verification codes as per the CLE rules.
Another example is last-minute changes in speakers. When speaker substitutions happen, there may be a decrease in credit due to the speaker’s credentials and ability to put together substantial presentations at the last minute.
For virtual programs, credit will only be awarded for attendance to sessions in which the attorney has provided the posted verification codes as per the CLE rules.
What happens if CLE approval from my state was pending at the time of the live conference?
We will notify you when your state has issued approval.
Do any ACI events have special CLE credits such as ethics and professionalism?
ACI will note special CLE credit on the cover of the program brochure. Your attendance to these special sessions will need to be confirmed by the appropriate attendance verification procedures prior to the release of these credits. For each program, our onsite and online staff will run through these procedures prior to the start of the first session during the housekeeping remarks.
Are ethics and professionalism credits included in the “total” CLE hours indicated on the Certificate of Attendance/Uniform Certificate of Attendance?
If ethics and/or professionalism credits are approved, they would be included in the total credits on the certificate.
Can I receive partial attendance credit if I only attended a portion of the conference?
Yes, for live attendance, our team will review the CLE sign-in forms and award CLE credit accordingly. For our remote attendees, attendance will be awarded based on the verification codes reported in the accreditation request form.
CLE is awarded by full session. For example, if during a 2-day conference, you attended only 1 day, this is acceptable. If you only attended part of a speaker’s session, no CLE credit will be awarded.
CLE is awarded by full session. For example, if during a 2-day conference, you attended only 1 day, this is acceptable. If you only attended part of a speaker’s session, no CLE credit will be awarded.
How do I obtain my CLE certificate after attending a live conference or virtual conference?
All attendees of live in-person attendance may request a uniform certificate of attendance on the last day of the conference (sign-in and sign-out process must be followed on-site). Specific state CLE reporting will be handled 3-8 weeks post-conference.
I did not sign-in at the in-person conference. Can I still request CLE now?
If you missed signing-in for your CLE credits at the conference, please contact [email protected]. The MCLE state regulations vary for attendance verification and recording practices. Our team will do our best to support your request; however, we cannot guarantee CLE credits if the attorney has not signed in/out before leaving the conference.
I misplaced my certificate of attendance from a previous live webinar or conference. Can you provide me with a replacement?
Yes, ACI would be happy to assist you in providing a replacement certificate or CLE document for up to 5 years, depending on the state and its compliance regulations.