Helping you meet your PA CLE requirements

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1 Helping you meet your PA CLE requirements Visit the PA CLE website to learn about the benefits of creating a MyPacle account and more. It s fast. It s easy. It s FREE. CLE compliance assurance features at your fingertips. SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION BOARD Check out MyPACLE at

2 The Rules for CLE were adopted to assure that lawyers admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania maintain the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their professional responsibilities. The PA CLE website is one of many tools developed by CLE to facilitate this process. One of the most dynamic tools available on the PA CLE website is MyPACLE. If you are not utilizing the MyPACLE options, please register now. The links on the website provide access, information, forms, frequently asked questions and other services designed for Pennsylvania lawyers. As a service oriented regulatory agency, the PA CLE Board seeks to help lawyers meet the continuing legal education requirement through modern and efficient technologies and compliance assurance features. PACLE

3 MyPACLE What is MyPACLE? MyPACLE is a free online compliance assurance service available to lawyers licensed in Pennsylvania. The site is updated daily and offers the most current CLE transcript information possible. By creating a MyPACLE account, you will have the ability to: check your CLE courses and credits online; view all courses and credits applying to your current compliance deadline; review CLE compliance status and transcript information including historical data and carryover credits; view and print transcripts. Creating a PA CLE account is as easy as Click REGISTER at 2 Create a password for secure access to MyPACLE 3 Create a MyPACLE account REGISTER TODAY!

4 Approved Courses Search Criteria have been significantly expanded to facilitate expedient identification of programs with course-specific content within practice areas. New Search Courses containing Ethics Credits Capital Counsel CLE Bridge the Gap Distance Learning Accredited Providers Upcoming CLE Programs Select Practice Area <Keyword> View All Practice Areas Start Date City State County Level Practice Area Search by Practice Area 2/18/09 Pennsylvania All Counties All Levels Search Classic Search Select Practice Area Search Distance Learning Delivery Mode All Delivery Modes Level All Levels Practice Area Select Practice Area Search End Date IMPROVED! Expanded search options and user friendly interface make it easy to quickly identify courses which meet your needs. Practice Area Search by Keyword or by specific legal subjects Classic Search by Date, Location, Experience Level Distance Learning Search for courses offered in alternative delivery formats Up to four (4) hours of the annual CLE requirement may be earned by participating in pre-approved Distance Learning courses. Technology-based education formats include internet-based courses, teleconferences, live webcasts and more.

5 Law Firm Services Online Expanded compliance assurance service for law firms Law Firm Services Online is an automated tool that allows authorized users the ability to check the current CLE status of lawyers in their firm at any time. Features: And Much More Secure access to firm-wide CLE data printable, detailed listings including compliance status Ability to view individual CLE transcripts Updated daily User friendly Non-Resident CLE Deferral: Online Application Printable Forms: Application for Approval of CLE, Certificate of Attendance, Teaching Credit Application, W-9 Request for Tax ID and Certification Accredited Provider Directory - Review providers offering pre-approved CLE Bridge the Gap information Capital Counsel information (Criminal Procedure Rule 801) Scholarships and Discounts CLE Provider FAQ Lawyers Providers Links Courses Internet Services About The CLE Board wishes to express appreciation to Accredited Providers. The integrity of the entire CLE program in Pennsylvania is strengthened with the support and commitment to quality pursued by the providers of continuing legal education.

6 Lawyer FAQ How do I create a MyPACLE Account? Registration requires you to enter your Lawyer ID number, confirm your contact information, provide your address and create a password. It takes about 30 seconds. Visit to create your free account today. How do I update my address? Address changes are processed through the Attorney Registration Office. To make changes to your official address of record, please complete the Address Update Form available on the Attorney Forms section of the Disciplinary Board Website: Why doesn t MyPACLE reflect credits for courses recently attended? Accredited Providers have 30 days following a CLE course to file an attendance report with the PA CLE Board. If credits taken from an Accredited Provider are not displayed within 30 days of the program, please contact the provider. To report credits for courses taken with providers not accredited in Pennsylvania, please file your Certificate of Attendance and a $1.50 per credit hour attendance fee with the PA CLE Board. The Board encourages non-accredited providers to seek pre-approval for their CLE programs. If you have questions about whether or not the course provider will submit your attendance to PA CLE, please contact the course provider for confirmation. I m planning on attending a course that is not listed on the Approved Courses page. How can I receive credit? CLE activities may be approved even if the provider does not file an application for approval. An application for approval of these programs may be filed by the attendee or the course provider. The Course Application is available at The application should be completed and submitted to PA CLE along with a detailed course agenda and the $25 application fee. PA CLE will review the program and inform applicants of course status within 1-2 weeks of receipt. What if I do not remember the address I used to create my account, or it has changed and I am unable to retrieve my password? You may opt to reset your password at anytime by choosing the Forgot Password link on the homepage. To begin, enter your Lawyer ID number and the last four digits of your social security number. At the Profile screen, you may edit your address and create a new password for future access.