Lex Mundi Learning Network
MCLE/CPD Resources
Individuals who wish to obtain Mandatory Continuing Legal Education/Continuing Professional Development [MCLE/CPD] credit from web-based, online courses provided by the Lex Mundi Learning Network will need to apply (self-filing) for credit in accordance with their jurisdiction’s regulating agency. Certain conditions, including a Q&A component, may attach to qualification for credits of online courses.
The following tabs contain links to selected jurisdictions with MCLE/CPD requirements.
Africa
Based on Lex Mundi’s research, this region does not appear to have any MCLE/CPD requirements. If you are aware of requirements in particular jurisdictions, please contact admin@lexlearn.com
Asia/Pacific
This region has selected jurisdictions that require MCLE/CPD credits, including:
Australia
New South Wales
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit.
North Territory
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit.
Queensland
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit.
Victoria
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit.
Western Australia
Accepts online programming for MCLE/CPD credit with specific parameters for time and credit allocation. Please refer to the WA CPD Guidelines: Legal Profession Rules 2009 Part 2, Division 2, Section 4 [Approving Professional Development Activities on Application by Participants] for additional information.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for distance learning and computer-based MCLE/CPD courses. Please refer to section 8.1 under the Hong Kong Guidelines for compliance with continuing professional development requirements issued under Sections 2 and 5(3) of the Continuing Professional Development Rules for additional information.
Canada
This country has selected jurisdictions that require MCLE/CPD credits, including:
Canada
Alberta
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit.
British Columbia
Accepts live webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit. MCLE/CPD credits are available for the actual time spent by the lawyer participating in “real time” on-line courses, streamlining video, web and/or telephone courses with Q&A provisions established.
Manitoba
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD self reporting credit.
New Brunswick
Accepts live/real-time online programming for MCLE/CPD credit. MCLE/CPD credits are available for the actual time spent by the lawyer participating in “real time” on-line courses, streamlining video, web and/or telephone courses with Q&A provisions established.
Quebec
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit. All the training activities that meet the criteria of the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats can be approved by the Comité. In order to keep the mandatory education accessible to all lawyers, the recognition is not limited to courses offered in a classroom (lectures, conferences, luncheons, training activities related to a conference). These training activities can also be completed remotely (webinar, elearning or other technology).
Saskatchewan
Accepts live webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit. MCLE/CPD credits are available for the actual time spent by the lawyer participating in “real time” on-line courses, streamlining video, web and/or telephone courses with Q&A provisions established.
Upper Canada
Accepts live webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit. MCLE/CPD credits are available for the actual time spent by the lawyer participating in “real time” on-line courses, streamlining video, web and/or telephone courses with Q&A provisions established.
Europe
This region has selected jurisdictions that require MCLE/CPD credits, including:
England and Wales
England and Wales
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit. All solicitors and registered European lawyers (RELs) in legal practice or employment in England and Wales must comply with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) continuing professional development scheme (CLE/CPD scheme).
Ireland
Ireland
Accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit.
Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands Bar Association does not pre-approve MCLE/CPD. Advocates must submit the program material and certificate of attendance with the application for credits.
Scotland
Scotland
Live and on-demand webinar programming can be submitted for MCLE/CPD credit approval. The Society does not accredit any particular course provider and the onus is on a solicitor to exercise his/her own reasonable judgment in relation to the quality of education/training and what education/training is relevant to his/her particular practice.
Latin America/Caribbean
Based on Lex Mundi’s research, this region does not appear to have any MCLE/CPD requirements. If you are aware of requirements in particular jurisdictions, please contact admin@lexlearn.com
Middle East
This region has selected jurisdictions that require MCLE/CPD requirements, including:
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
CLE/CPD credit for Dubai law practitioners licensed in Europe/Wales adhere to the same accreditation standards for MCLE/CPD as jurisdictional rules and regulations associated with Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Council of England and Wales; accepts live and on-demand webinar programming for MCLE/CPD credit.
United States
United States
Mandatory or Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE):
To access a state-by-state summary of Mandatory or Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) information and requirements, Click Here
Summary of MCLE Regulations for Web-based, Online Programs:
To access a state-by-state summary of MCLE Regulations for Web-based, Online Programs, Click Here
Puerto Rico
Online Programming: Credits collected through non-traditional teaching methods [live and on-demand webcast] may not exceed eight credit hours, or one-third of the total credit hours required. In order to receive credit for Lex Mundi Learning Network courses, complete the Uniform Application for Approval of CLE and the Uniform Certificate of Attendanceand submit these forms directly to the Puerto Rico Bar, along with a copy of the course material and Lex Mundi Learning Network Certificate of Viewing.
Puert Rico Bar Association
P.O. Box 9021900
San Juan PR
00902-1900
For additional information concerning Puerto Rico CLE credit, please e-mail wvazquez@law.upr.edu
