Welcome to the MCLE Deadlines page.  This page is designed to give the members an understanding of the dates and deadlines associated with MCLE and the various fees associated with late compliance and filing.  It also provides a list of helpful hints and helpful people to assist you in complying with your MCLE requirements. 

Dates and Deadlines

Your annual compliance period is July 1 to June 30 and your affidavits must be postmarked by September 15 of each year to avoid the fees in Rule 45(d).  If you have failed to meet your deadlines, please communicate with us so that we may have the opportunity to guide you into compliance.

The online electronic affidavit is available in mid-July. The electronic affidavit automatically populates with your name, Bar number, address, and all of your State Bar CLE. You enter any other events. The computations of hours and carryover are made automatically for you. Electronic filing updates your record in real time, and there is no requirement to mail the affidavit. Another option is to print off a blank affidavit from the website, complete and mail it. The third option is the blank affidavit in the Arizona Attorney magazine issued in mid-August. Lastly, a blank affidavit will be mailed to you in late August if you have not filed electronically, or if your mailed affidavit has not been processed.

Fees

There are two fees associated with MCLE compliance.  There is a delinquent compliance fee and a delinquent filing fee.  Pursuant to Rule 45(d) any member who does not comply with the educational requirements by June 30 of each year or does not file an affidavit by September 15 of each year is subject to delinquency fees.  Fees are as follows:

Delinquent Compliance fees.  Any member who does not comply with the educational requirements by June 30 of the educational year is subject to the following delinquent compliance fees:

Delinquent Filing fees.  Any member who does not file their affidavit by September 15 of each educational year is subject to the following delinquent filing fees:

Failure to file your affidavit by December 15 may result in your name being forwarded to the Board of Governors for summary suspension.  Please see Rule 45(h), Ariz.R.S.Ct.

Helpful Hints

• Calendar all dates and deadlines
• Send it in!!  When you receive your Affidavit, fill it out, sign it and return it immediately (provided that you have met the requirement).
• Open an MCLE file.  You may find it helpful to keep your Certificates of Attendance in one file, along with the Audit Form and Worksheet.  These forms will assist you in keeping a running total of the CLE classes you’ve attended during the educational year.  Keep MCLE records for two years from the date you filed the affidavit.
• Keep a copy of your Affidavit.  Too often members call for information because they didn’t keep a copy of the filed version.  Occasionally, an Affidavit does not make it to our office.  Please keep a copy of your affidavit in the event we need to verify compliance with the filing deadline.
• Tell us when you move.  Send a letter or email to Membership at membership@staff.azbar.org.  Your database file will be updated to reflect your new address.  Remember:  if you move after June 30, contact the MCLE department directly for another affidavit.
• Read the Rule and the Regulations.  To be in compliance, your CLE hours must meet certain criteria.  The Regulations provide helpful information such as limitations on the type of hours, criteria CLE must meet, and extra credit for teaching.

Helpful People

Grace Henderson, MCLE Administrative Assistant
Phone:  602-340-7328
Email:  Grace.Henderson@staff.azbar.org

Carolyn de Looper, MCLE/BLS Administrator
Phone: 602-340-7327
Email: Carolyn.deLooper@staff.azbar.org

Ilona Kukan, Publications/Self-Study
Phone:  602-340-7320
Email:  Ilona.kukan@staff.azbar.org

State Bar Resource Center
Phone:  602-340-4239
Email:  membership@staff.azbar.org