Continuing Legal Education

The Will County Bar Association will present a series of Continuing Legal Education Seminars. Our programs have always provided great vaule on practical instruction in convenient locations. We believe our programs will help you stay ahead of the competition, as well as satisfy your CLE requirements.

For the CLE reporting period requirements, please see below. For a complete listing of CLE rules and requirements, Click Here.

The committee chairs for the 2011-2012 membership year are now working on upcoming CLE seminars, which are always free to our members.The tentative schedule includes:

Civil                January 19, 2012
Criminal          February 2012
Bankruptcy      March 2012
Juvenile          March 2012
Probate          April 2012
Family            May 17, 2012
Real Estate     June 2012

Exact CLE credit, including professionalism hours, dates, locations and times will be announced as they become available.  Register by contacting Sheila at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 815-726-0383.

What are the reporting periods under the MCLE program?

Rule 794(b) provides for a two-year reporting period. An attorney’s reporting period depends on the first letter of the attorney’s last name.

First Letter of Last Name	First Reporting Period	24 Hour Reporting Period	30 Hour Reporting Periods (6 prof. resp.)
A through M	July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2008	July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010	Two-Year Period Beginning July 1 to June 30 of Subsequent Even-Numbered Years
N through Z	July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009	July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011	Two-Year Period Beginning July 1 to June 30 of Subsequent Odd-Numbered Years