How many CLE credits do I need in Missouri?
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15 hours
Minimum CLE credit requirement is 15 hours per year, including at least three hours of ethics and professionalism and at least one of the three ethics credit hours required must be devoted exclusively to explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency (1 hour = 50 minutes).
Is the Missouri Bar Association Mandatory?
The Missouri Bar is the statewide organization that all Missouri lawyers must belong to if they practice law. The Missouri Bar was created in 1944 by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri. It is considered an instrumentality of the Supreme Court of Missouri, not a private association nor a state agency.
How do I report a CLE to Missouri?
Missouri attorneys must self report completion of their CLE activities. You must file the Attorney’s Annual Report of Compliance (Form 1) with The Missouri Bar by July 31. You must either report 15 hours of continuing legal education or claim an exemption as a non-practicing attorney.
How many licensed attorneys are there in Missouri?
Total number of licensed attorneys in the U.S.
| State Name | Total Licensed Attorneys |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 35362 |
| Minnesota | 25252 |
| Mississippi | 7007 |
| Missouri | 24754 |
In which Missouri City are the main offices of the Missouri Bar located?
downtown Jefferson City
The Missouri Bar’s main offices are located in downtown Jefferson City. The Bar Center houses conference rooms and meeting areas, which are available to members for business functions.
What does the Missouri Bar Association do?
About The Missouri Bar The Missouri Bar was created in 1944 by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Its mission is to improve the legal profession, the administration of justice, and the law on behalf of the public.
How do I file a complaint against a prosecuting attorney in Missouri?
Complaints about lawyers should be made in writing detailing the complaint and mailed to the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, 3327 American Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
What is participatory MCLE?
Type: Participatory. Live education includes panel discussions, question-and-answer sessions and in-house education where the teacher is physically in the room with the attendees. [ Rule 2.80] You can also report MCLE credit for speaking in approved education activities. [ Rule 2.81]