Who is considered a DE Newly Admitted Attorney?

A Newly Admitted attorney is one who is still within their first 4 years of practice after being admitted in Delaware.

What are the DE CLE Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys?

Newly admitted attorneys need to complete 24 credits, including at least 4 Enhanced Ethics credits, every two years. Newly Admitted attorneys must complete the following Fundamental courses within their first 4 years of admission, which will count towards the 24 credit requirement: Fundamentals of Lawyer-Client Relations Fundamentals of Family Law Fundamentals of Real Estate Fundamentals of Civil Litigation Fundamentals of Will Drafting and Estate Administration Fundamentals of Law Practice Management and Technology Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure

How can DE Newly Admitted Attorneys complete their CLE requirements?

Newly Admitted attorneys can fulfill their CLE requirement in Delaware by completing courses that have been approved and accredited by the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Examples of accepted course formats include: eCLE (Maximum 12 credits per reporting period) CLE Online courses (On Demand Videos, Webcasts, Webinars, etc.) CLE Audio courses (Mobile App, etc.) CLE Telephone or Video Conferences Live CLE (Minimum 12 credits per reporting period) CLE Classes in a Live Traditional Classroom The Fundamentals requirement can only be satisfied by taking the 7 specific courses mentioned above, which are only offered by the Delaware State Bar Association.

What is the deadline for DE Newly Admitted Attorneys to complete their CLE credits?

Newly admitted attorneys in Delaware are exempt from the CLE requirement until December 31st of their admission year. New admits will complete 24 credits every two years for four years. The Fundamental course requirements must be completed by December 31st of the fourth year after the requirement begins. For example, an attorney who was admitted in 2021 begins their requirement on January 1st, 2022. They have until December 31st, 2023 to complete the 24 credit CLE requirement, and until December 31st, 2025 to complete the next 24 CLE credits, including the 7 Fundamentals courses.

Can Newly Admitted Attorneys in DE carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?

Yes! Attorneys can carry over up to 20 excess credits into the next biennial reporting cycle. Enhanced Ethics credits can carry forward as general CLE credits.

How many credits can Newly Admitted attorneys complete on Lawline?

Newly Admitted attorneys in Delaware can complete 12 On Demand credits on Lawline, every 2 years.

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Delaware Newly Admitted CLE Requirements at a Glance

Total Credits: 24 credit hours every 2 years, including:

4 in Enhanced Ethics

CLE Deadline: Every 2 years by December 31st

Additional Requirement for New Attorneys: 7 Fundamental courses, offered by the Delaware State Bar Association (counts as part of the 24 credits above)

Deadline: By December 31st of the fourth year after the requirement begins.

Carry Over Credit: Attorneys may carry over 20 credits into the next reporting period. Ethics credit can be carried over as general CLE credits.

Reporting: Deadline is March 31st. Lawline reports credits for Delaware.

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