Illinois CLE Professional Responsibility
4 hours of professional responsibility credits every 2-year cycle. Essential courses on legal ethics, attorney conduct, and professional standards.
Understanding the Professional Responsibility Requirement
Illinois attorneys must complete 30 hours of CLE every 2-year cycle, with 6 of those hours dedicated to professional responsibility and related topics. The professional responsibility requirement is divided into three distinct sub-categories:
- 4 hours of Professional Responsibility — Core legal ethics and attorney conduct
- 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion — Bias awareness and inclusive legal practice
- 1 hour of Mental Health & Substance Abuse — Wellness and prevention education
The reporting cycle runs from July 1 to June 30. Attorneys with last names A-M report their credits in even-numbered years, while those with last names N-Z report in odd-numbered years. TalksOnLaw offers accredited courses that fulfill all three professional responsibility sub-category requirements.
Topics That Qualify for Professional Responsibility Credit
Legal Ethics
Attorney Conduct Standards
Civility & Professionalism
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Client Relations & Trust
Competence & Candor
Illinois Professional Responsibility Courses
4 courses approved for IL Professional Responsibility credit
77 minIL 1.25 hrsTrump Orders: Law Firms on the Line
Prof. John Morley
Yale Law School
63IL 1 hrProsecutorial Discretion – Power & Responsibility
Profs Bruce Green & Rebecca Roiphe
Fordham Law School | New York Law School
51 minIL 0.75 hrsRecusal & the Bounds of Judicial Bias
Alicia Bannon
Brennan Center for Justice
Other Illinois CLE Sub-Categories
Diversity & Inclusion
1 hour per 2-year cycle
Learn about bias in the legal profession, inclusive practices, and access to justice for underrepresented communities.
View CoursesMental Health & Substance Abuse
1 hour per 2-year cycle
Explore attorney wellness, substance abuse prevention, stress management, and access to mentoring programs.
View CoursesFrequently Asked Questions
How many hours of professional responsibility CLE are required in Illinois?
Illinois requires 6 hours of professional responsibility every 2-year cycle, with professional responsibility broken into three sub-categories: 4 hours of professional responsibility, 1 hour of diversity & inclusion, and 1 hour of mental health & substance abuse.
What topics are covered in professional responsibility courses?
Professional responsibility courses cover legal ethics, attorney conduct standards, civility in practice, sexual harassment prevention, client relations, trust account handling, and compliance with professional conduct rules.
When do I need to report my CLE credits in Illinois?
Illinois uses a July 1 - June 30 reporting cycle. Attorneys with last names A-M report in even years, while those with last names N-Z report in odd years.
Is TalksOnLaw accredited for Illinois CLE?
Yes, TalksOnLaw is an accredited Illinois CLE provider. All courses listed on our platform meet the Illinois Supreme Court's CLE standards and requirements.
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