Puerto Rico CLE requirements
Learn about CLE requirements in Puerto Rico, including hours required, types of courses you’ll need to attend, and more.
- Are CLEs required to practice in Puerto Rico?
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Yes
- How many hours are required for Puerto Rico?
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24 CLE hours are required every 3 years.
- What specific types of CLEs are required for Puerto Rico?
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Professional Ethics (4 hours) Notarial Law (9 if active-notary statused)
- When does the compliance period end for Puerto Rico?
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CLE compliance dates are based on individual details, for example, your birthday, or your bar admittance date. Please check with your jurisdiction to determine the exact date that applies to you.
Source: Puerto Rico CLE rules.
Additional CLE rules to be aware of in Puerto Rico
- Does Puerto Rico allow additional CLE to be carried over to the next reporting period? If so, what amount?
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Yes, 24 CLE hours may be carried over.
- Is there a pro-bono exception (i.e., can you apply pro bono hours for CLE credit)?
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Yes
- Do I need to retain my CLE records in Puerto Rico? If so, how long?
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No, there is no requirement to retain CLE records in Puerto Rico.
- Are allied professionals required to complete continuing legal education in Puerto Rico?
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No
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