MCLE

MCLE credits approved by the California State Bar

EARN MCLE CREDITS

SDIPLA delivers relevant, practical MCLE credits through expert-led programs on the IP topics that matter most to your practice, including patent litigation strategy to emerging trademark issues to AI and technology law.

MCLE Credit Information

All SDIPLA monthly programs and educational events qualify for California State Bar MCLE credit. Programs typically offer 1-2 hours of General or Legal Specialization credit, with specific credit types announced for each event.

Credit Categories Include:

General MCLE
Legal Specialization (Patent, Trademark & Unfair Competition, Trademark & Copyright)
Competence Issues
Elimination of Bias
Technology in the Practice of Law
IP licensing and transactions attorneys
Law students and industry professionals

California CLE Requirements

This summary is provided as a courtesy and is not intended to replace official rules and FAQs issued by the State Bar of California. In the event of a conflict between this information and that of the State Bar, the State Bar prevails.

Attorneys are required to complete at least 25 hours of CLE every three years, including:

4 hours of Ethics
2 hour of Competence Issues
2 hours of Elimination of Bias (including at least 1 hour of implicit bias)
18 hours of any general CLE topic
Technology in the Practice of Law
IP licensing and transactions attorneys
Law students and industry professionals

Rule 2.72 of the Rules of the State Bar has been revised to increase required hours for the Competence requirement and to add new requirements for Technology and Civility:

Competence Requirement – A minimum of two hours of CLE is now required addressing competence, with at least one hour dedicated to prevention and detection. There is also an optional one hour Wellness Competence requirement.
Technology Requirement – At least one hour of CLE is now required, focusing on the role of technology in the practice of law.
Civility Requirement – At least one hour of CLE is now required, addressing civility in the legal profession.

For more details, visit the FAQ page on the State Bar of California website or refer to their MCLE Requirements page: California State Bar MCLE Requirements.

Plan Your Continuing Education

Review our calendar of approved MCLE programs and register for upcoming sessions. Members receive discounted registration rates for all educational events.

Questions About Membership?

We’re here to help you determine which membership category is right for you and answer any questions about the benefits of joining SDIPLA.