Florida Bar CLE rules
Florida CLE rules, in plain English.
The Continuing Legal Education Requirement (CLER) under Rule 6-10.3, as amended effective January 8, 2024.
| Topic | The rule |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 30 hours every three-year reporting cycle (reduced from 33, effective January 8, 2024). |
| Ethics & wellness | At least 5 hours in legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, or mental health and wellness. |
| Mandatory course | The 5 hours must include the Florida Bar's free 2-hour “Professionalism Expectations” course, approved by the Florida Supreme Court each cycle. |
| Bias elimination | No longer counts toward the 5-hour subcategory; still counts toward the 30-hour total. |
| Technology | At least 3 hours in approved technology programs. |
| Cycle | Three years, assigned by the Bar. Check the Member Portal for your reporting date. |
| Recorded courses | Credit is available for live webcasts and previously recorded programs. |
Sources: Florida Bar News (July 2023); Florida Bar News, professionalism requirement. A summary, not legal advice — confirm with The Florida Bar.