Identifying Information
Attorney name, bar number, contact information, and firm affiliation to clearly link the record to a licensed professional.
Accurate CLE reporting protects license standing by evidencing required credits, ethics training, and timely renewal eligibility under state bar rules. Using a standardized form reduces audit risk and ensures consistent documentation across courses and providers.
The form is completed by licensed attorneys, paralegals (when applicable), course providers, and law firm compliance staff to certify CLE completion.
Accurate submission by the correct party streamlines renewal and minimizes administrative follow-up during bar audits or license renewals.
| Field Mapping | Map PDF fields to database columns for consistent exports. |
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| Verification Step | Require provider attestation before finalizing records. |
| eSignature Method | Choose email link, SMS code, or stronger authentication. |
| Storage Location | Save signed forms to secure cloud or firm DMS. |
| Reporting Export | Configure CSV or PDF export for bar audits. |
Attorney name, bar number, contact information, and firm affiliation to clearly link the record to a licensed professional.
Complete course title, description, delivery method (live, online, self-study), sponsor name, and location when applicable.
Total credit hours plus categorization for ethics, professional responsibility, or specialty credits per state rules.
Signed or electronically verified confirmation from the course provider confirming attendance and credit assignment.
Date the form was completed and submitted; important for meeting reporting deadlines and determining timeliness.
Provider certificate, attendance roster, payment receipt, or course materials that corroborate the claimed credits.
Annual or per-license renewal cycle, depending on state requirements.
Report within the state’s filing window or by the renewal deadline to avoid late review.
Providers should verify and return attendance confirmations promptly after course completion.
Random or targeted audits may require rapid production of supporting documentation.
Some states allow hardship or medical extensions; follow state board rules to request them.
Ensure the platform supports secure eSign, audit trails, and the file formats required by the state bar.
Confirm platform compliance with ESIGN/UETA and industry certifications before using it to submit official CLE records.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |