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Accreditation and CLE Rules for Hawaii
National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a provider of accredited CLE courses throughout the United States. The Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education ("HSBCLE") will accept all credits earned from NACLE through reciprocity.
Hawaii attorneys must take 3 CLE credits per year. Every third year, at least 1 of the 3 credit hours must be in Ethics.
The compliance cycle is from Jan 1st through Dec 31st. Hawaii attorney annual registration must be completed and submitted by December 31st each year.
Hawaii attorneys can earn all 3 CLE credit hours with us including 1 credit of Ethics with our prerecorded programs using our Online & iOS/Android App courses.
Attorneys may carry over 3 credits into the next reporting period. Ethics credits cannot be carried over.
Hawaii State Bar Association
Alakea Corporate Tower
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(t) 808-537-1868
(f) 808-521-7936 http://hsba.org/
In the Beginning... and Before: Ethical Considerations at the Outset of Representation
CLE Courses Available Online and with iOS/Android App!
Ethics Credits
1
$50
About This Course
This is a two part lecture discussing the professional responsibilities of an attorney prior to representation.
The first part of the lecture will discuss solicitation and barratry including ambulance chasing, rules of professional conduct, consequences, and enforcement.
The second part will be a discussion on the importance of engagement letters, what they need to contain, and how they can be used to reduce the risk of malpractice claims.
