# CLE Requirements in District of Columbia

Here’s what you need to know about District of Columbia’s continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Whether you’re an experienced District of Columbia attorney or newly admitted, BARBRI can help you fulfill your obligations.

## District of Columbia Attorney CLE Requirements

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| CLE Credit Requirement | **No CLE requirement** |
| Specialty Credits | **No CLE requirement** |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | **No CLE requirement** |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | **No CLE requirement** |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | **No CLE requirement** |
| Carryover | **No CLE requirement** |
| CLE Reporting Instructions | **No CLE requirement** |

## District of Columbia CLE FAQs

### What Are My Requirements as a District of Columbia-Licensed Attorney?

No CLE requirement

### How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

No CLE requirement

### As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

No CLE requirement

### Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

No CLE requirement

### As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

Newly-admitted D.C. attorneys must complete the mandatory course on the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct and Practice within 12 months of being admitted. D.C. attorneys looking to change their status or be reinstated must also complete the course.

### How Else Can District of Columbia Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

No CLE requirement

### STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS

### Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes

With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an **All-Access CLE Pass** for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.

[CLE Passes | Learn More](/content/professional-development/annual-passes-individuals/index.html)

## District of Columbia CLE Compliance and Reporting

### When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

No CLE requirement

### How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

No CLE requirement

## Resources

### Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

**District of Columbia Bar Admissions**  
430 E Street NW, Room 123  
Washington, DC 20001  
Phone: [202-879-2710](tel:202-879-2710)  
[District of Columbia Rules and Regulations](https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/continuing-legal-education/mcle-credit/cle-obligations-for-d-c-bar-members)  
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.