CLE Credit
How many CLE credits will I earn by participating in a webinar?
Strafford CLE Webinars are 90 minutes long and will earn at least 1.5 general credits. The exact amount depends on your state rules and the duration of attendance and thus cannot be determined in advance.
Why is there a separate charge for CLE credit processing?
Because Strafford allows registrants to have unlimited listeners on a single telephone line for one registration fee, we have a separate processing charge for those attendees seeking Strafford's assistance in applying for the optional CLE credits. That way, only those individuals wishing to use Strafford's service incur those costs.
For attendees who request that Strafford process their CLE credits, there is a processing charge of $65 per person per state. For most states, you may report your CLE credits yourself without incurring our CLE processing charge. Contact your state bar for information on self-reporting CLE credits.
Which states accredit CLE for Strafford webinars?
Strafford is accredited as a CLE sponsor by:
| Alabama Alaska Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Hawaii |
Illinois Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico |
Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia |
Strafford can also process CLE requests for:
| Arizona Florida Idaho Iowa Kentucky Louisiana |
Maine Minnesota New York* North Carolina North Dakota |
Oregon Tennessee Utah Washington Wisconsin |
| *Except NY attorneys admitted within the last two years. | ||
For jurisdictions without mandatory CLE, including DC, MA, MD, MI, and SD, Strafford will supply a Certificate of Attendance upon request. Strafford will also provide documentation for paralegals to self-apply for credits with accrediting organizations. In either case, the usual CLE processing charges apply.
Due to restrictions of the following jurisdictions, Strafford cannot provide CLE credit processing for DE, IN, KS, OH, and PR or for NY attorneys admitted within the last 2 years.
When should I sign-up for CLE credit processing?
You may register for CLE credit processing before or after a program. However, since reporting requirements vary widely by state, we encourage you to apply within 30 days.
Special Exceptions: For PA: You must register for CLE prior to the program. For ME: Please call for special CLE registration instructions. For NM, NC and NH: Strafford must receive your completed CLE Official Record of Attendance within 10 days following a program. Click here to learn how to apply for CLE credit processing.
How do I apply for CLE credit processing?
To obtain CLE credits using Strafford's CLE processing service, you must affirm your participation in the live program by completing and submitting Strafford's CLE Official Record of Attendance and pay the CLE processing fee of $65 per person per state. In addition, you must either have a paid registration to the webinar or have participated with a paid registrant.
For NM, NC and NH: Strafford must receive your completed CLE Official Record of Attendance within 10 days following a program.
For NY: Participants in the live program must record a code announced during the webinar on Strafford's NY CLE Official Record of Attendance form to get credits.
The Official Record of Attendance (CLE Form) for each event can found in the Handouts box in the top right corner of the program web page.
How long will it take to receive confirmation of my CLE credits?
Depending on the individual states' approval times, Strafford will send CLE credit confirmation to attendees within approximately 30 days of receiving the attendee's completed CLE Official Record of Attendance — provided all required conditions have been satisfied. Click here to learn how to apply for CLE credit processing.
Can I apply for CLE credit on my own?
For most states, you can report your CLE credits without Strafford's assistance. Contact your state CLE board for information on self-reporting CLE credits. For your own records, you may use the Official Record of Attendance (CLE Form) found in the Handouts box in the top right corner of each program web page.
Where can I find the CLE attendance form?
A link to the Official Record of Attendance (CLE Form) is located in the top right corner of each teleconference program web page. In addition, a link to the form can be found within the 'thank you' email that is sent to each registrant following the conclusion of the program.
What if I sign up for CLE but cannot attend?
If you cannot attend, you can transfer your continuing education processing fee to another person or to another upcoming teleconference — or you can request a refund of your fee.
Which states accredit online programs for CLE?
Many states grant CLE credits—participatory, self-study, non-traditional/alternate format—for on-demand streaming audio programs. Refer to our state CLE map for information about your state.
Strafford's Online CLE programs are: Pre-approved for participatory or non-traditional/alternate format credit in: AK, CA, CT*, HI*, NY*, SC, WV. Pre-approved for self-study credit in: AZ, MO, MT, TX, VT.
Upon request, also available for participatory or non-traditional/alternate format credit in: ND, CO, FL, GA, NH, NC, OR*, TN, WI*, KY; self-study in: ID, UT, WA, WY, ME, NM, NV. If you are applying for credit in one of these states, contact Strafford CLE at 1-800-926-7926 ext. 35 or CLE@straffordpub.com.
(*Indicates that Strafford must report attendance.)
Is CLE credit available on recorded events?
Strafford's legal program recordings are pre-approved for self-study credit in AK, AZ, CA, CT*, MO, MT, NY*, TX, VT, WA. (*NY and CT CLE rules uniquely require self-study listeners to verify their participation by submitting the NY CLE Official Record of Attendance that includes a code recorded during the program. In these instances, Strafford must process the credits and the regular CLE processing fee of $65 per person per state applies.)
Upon request, self-study CLE is also available in: CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, KY, LA, ME, NE, NH, NM, NV, ND, OR, UT, WI, WV, WY. If you are applying for self-study credit in one of these states, contact Strafford's CLE department at 1-800-926-7926 ext. 35 or CLE@straffordpub.com.
For additional information and specific requirements, contact your state CLE board.
How do I fill out my Official Record of Attendance for CLE?
The appropriate Official Record of Attendance form (CLE Form) must be completely filled out and fees paid before CLE credits can be issued. Click here to view sample completed forms.