South Carolina
CLE requirements

Learn about CLE requirements in South Carolina, including hours required, types of courses you’ll need to attend, and more.

Are CLEs required to practice in South Carolina?
Yes

How many hours are required for South Carolina?
14 CLE hours are required per year.

What specific types of CLEs are required for South Carolina?
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility (2 hours), Substance Abuse and Mental Health (1 hour every other year)

When does the compliance period end for South Carolina?
February

When to report CLE completion in South Carolina?
March

Where can I report or review my CLE hours for South Carolina?
Review and report CLE hours for South Carolina here.

Source: South Carolina CLE rules.

Additional CLE rules to be aware of in South Carolina

Does South Carolina allow additional CLE to be carried over to the next reporting period? If so, what amount?
Yes, 14 CLE hours may be carried over.

Is there a pro-bono exception (i.e., can you apply pro bono hours for CLE credit)?
N/A

Do I need to retain my CLE records in South Carolina? If so, how long?
No, there is no requirement to retain CLE records in South Carolina.

Are allied professionals required to complete continuing legal education in South Carolina?
Yes, Each certified paralegal is required to complete 10 hours of approved continuing education during each year of certification. Of the 10 hours, at least one hour must be devoted to the areas of professional responsibility or professionalism or any combination thereof. A maximum of 10 hours may be carried forward to the next certification year, of which one hour may be professional responsibility or professionalism credit.