CLE Requirements in Hawaii
Here’s what you need to know about Hawaii’s continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Whether you’re an experienced Hawaii attorney or newly admitted, BARBRI can help you fulfill your obligations.
Hawaii Attorney CLE Requirements
| Credit Requirement | 3 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 1 ethics credit (every 3 years) |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | January 31 |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand Live webcasts |
| Carryover | 3 credits |
| CLE Credit Reporting | BARBRI reports CLE credits. Hawaii attorneys must certify compliance. |
Hawaii CLE FAQs
What Are My Requirements as a Hawaii-Licensed Attorney?
Hawaii attorneys must complete 3 credits each year. One ethics CLE credit must be completed once every three years.
How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?
Hawaii-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?
Hawaii attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.
Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?
Yes, in Hawaii, you may carry over 3 credits to your next reporting cycle.
As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?
The CLE requirement is waived for the calendar year that a member is admitted to the Bar.
How Else Can Hawaii Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved live courses or activities, such as Inns of Court, bar sections, and professional legal organizations.
- Prepare for and teach approved professional education or judicial education courses or activities
- Attorneys who prepare for and teach will receive two hours of preparation for each 50 minutes of time spent teaching.
- Write scholarly legal articles.
Hawaii 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?
Hawaii attorneys must certify on the annual registration form that they are in compliance by reporting the number of approved credits completed in the previous year, including ethics credits. Hawaii attorneys are required to maintain records of all CLE programs they complete for a minimum of 3 years.
Resources
Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Hawaii State Bar Association
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-537-1868
Hawaii Rules and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.