Alaska CLE Requirements
Alaska attorneys must complete 12 MCLE credit hours every calendar year, including 3 ethics credits. All credits must be earned by December 31 and reported by February 1 of the following year.
Key Points:
- Ethics Credit: Minimum 3 hours required.
- Formats Allowed: Live in‑person CLE, live webinars, technology‑delivered, and on‑demand courses.
- Reciprocity: Courses accredited in other MCLE states qualify automatically.
- Carryover: Up to 12 credits, including ethics, may be carried to the next year.
- Exemptions: New admittees are exempt for their first year; inactive and retired members are exempt.
How to Track & Report Alaska CLE Credits
- Track and submit your MCLE report through the Alaska State Bar Member Portal.
- Reports must be submitted once per year only — they cannot be edited afterward.
- If an error occurs, email mcle@alaskabar.org to request a correction.
- Download the CLE tracking sheet from the Alaska Bar to keep organized.
Special Rules: Out‑of‑State Programs & Reciprocity
- All out-of-state or webcast programs (offered from outside Alaska) are accepted if accredited in another MCLE jurisdiction— no separate Alaska application needed.
- Live programs held in Alaska must be accredited by the Alaska Bar.
- Trial Guides CLE programs qualify under reciprocity rules because they are accredited in other MCLE jurisdictions.
Qualifying Ethics Topics
Ethics credits may come from sessions focused on:
- Professional Responsibility
- Workplace Ethics
- Law Office Management
- Time Management & Malpractice Prevention
- Client Relationship & Case Attention
- Collegiality & Professionalism
- Attorney Wellness
Alaska CLE Provider Accreditation
- Live programs in Alaska: Must apply for Alaska Bar accreditation using the Uniform Application for Accreditation of CLE.
- Accreditation fee is $50 unless exempt (Alaska nonprofits, government agencies, in‑house no‑fee programs).
- Out‑of‑state programs need no Alaska accreditation if already approved in another MCLE state.
Key Alaska CLE Deadlines
- Earn 12 credits (3 ethics): December 31 each year
- Report credits: February 1 of the following year
- Carryover: Up to 12 credits (including ethics) may be carried forward
- New admittee exemption: Yes, for the first year of admission
- Correction policy: Reports cannot be edited once submitted; contact the Bar to request changes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I complete all 12 Alaska CLE credits online?
Yes — live webinars, on-demand, and technology-delivered programs are all accepted.
Q: Do credits from other states count?
Yes — if accredited in another MCLE jurisdiction, they qualify automatically.
Q: Are there live credit requirements?
No — Alaska does not require a specific number of live hours; all may be online.
Complete your 12 hours of Alaska MCLE credit today
Trial Guides On Demand CLE programs take place outside of Alaska and may qualify for out-of-state reciprocity credit. This page includes programs that qualify under Alaska’s reciprocity rules as they are accredited in other CLE jurisdictions. Alaska attorneys do not need to submit an application for these courses, but do need to track their attendance for their records and submit their yearly MCLE report. Live webinars and on-demand courses are available at your convenience.