Utah Newly Admitted CLE Requirements for Attorneys

A Newly Admitted Attorney in Utah is one who is still in the first reporting period following their admission to the Bar.

By the end of the reporting period (June 30th), newly admitted attorneys in Utah must have completed the following CLE requirements:

• New Lawyer Training Program: A twelve-month mentoring program during their first year of admission to the Bar, in which attorneys will receive 12 CLE credits.
• New Lawyer Ethics Program:  An Ethics program offered twice a year by the Utah State Bar, typically in the spring and the fall (only one seminar must be completed). The completion of the program grants 3 credits in Ethics/Professionalism.

The Newly Admitted Attorneys can complete their CLE hours via the following methods:

• New Lawyer Training Program: A year-long mentoring program that must be completed during the first year of admission.
  • For more information, please see here.
• New Lawyer Ethics Program: Is offered by the Utah State Bar twice a year. To find times for the program, please see the UT State Bar calendar.

Yes! Newly Admitted Attorneys can receive credit for the following:

• Activities During Law School: The Newly Admitted Attorneys should discuss the activities and experiences with their mentor. The mentor has discretion to decide if the activity counts toward the requirement. Examples of activities can earn CLE credits:
  • Externships
  • Clinical Programs
  • Simulated Skills Courses
  • Participation in a Pro Bono Program
• Pro Bono Work: Newly Admitted Attorneys should talk to their mentors about incorporating it into their NLTP plans.

Utah attorneys must complete their MCLE requirements by June 30th of every year. 

No, Utah does not allow attorneys to carry over credits. All credits must be completed within the reporting cycle.

New Lawyer Manual

Newly admitted attorneys must take Utah's New Lawyer Training Program and New Lawyer Ethics Program through the Utah State Bar. These programs are not available through Lawline.