# CLE Requirements in Georgia

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

## Georgia CLE Requirements

|                      |                                   |
|----------------------|----------------------------------|
| Credit Requirement    | **18 credits every year**        |
| Specialty Credits     | **3 ethics credit**<br>**2 professional credits** |
| CLE Compliance Deadline| **December 31**                |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | **January 31**                 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats| **On-demand**<br>**Live webcasts** |
| Carryover            | **Up to 18 unused general credits, 3 unused ethics credits, and 2 unused professionalism credits** |
| CLE Credit Reporting  | **BARBRI reports CLE credits**  |

## Georgia CLE FAQs

### What Are My Requirements as a Georgia-Licensed Attorney?

Georgia attorneys must complete 18 credits every 2 years, including 3 ethics CLE credits and 2 professionalism CLE credits.

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

Georgia-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring [BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses](/content/professional-development/cle/index.html).

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

Georgia attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.

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

Yes, in Georgia, attorneys may carry over up to 18 unused general credits, 3 unused ethics credits, and 2 unused professionalism credits to the next compliance period.

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

New members of the Georgia Bar must complete the Transition Into Law Practice Program by the end of the calendar year following the year in which they were admitted. Completion of the Transition Into Law Practice Program will satisfy Georgia's CLE requirement for the year of admission and the following year.

### How Else Can Georgia Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

- Attend live, in-person accredited programs.
- Attend self-study/in-house programs.
- Distance learning programs, including online computer programs.
- Trial observation.
- In-house courses provided by an attorney’s law firm.
- Teach accredited CLE programs. Attorneys can earn 3 credits for each hour of presentation.
- Attend law school courses. Attorneys can earn one half hour of credit for every 60 minutes of instruction.

### Georgia CLE Compliance and Reporting

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

Course sponsors are responsible for reporting attorney attendance by January 31.

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

BARBRI reports CLE credits each week. Georgia attorneys can monitor their records throughout the year by [logging into their member profile](https://members.gabar.org/GABAR/iCore/Contacts/Sign_In.aspx).

## Resources

### Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

**State Bar of Georgia**  
104 Marietta Street NW, Suite 100  
Atlanta, GA 30303  
Phone: [334-517-2120](tel:334-517-2120)  
[Georgia Rules and Regulations](https://www.gabar.org/programs/continuing-legal-education)

Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.