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Accreditation and CLE Rules for Washington
National Academy of Continuing Legal Education has been approved for accredited sponsor status by the Washington State Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the WSBA.
Washington attorneys are required to take 45 credit hours every 3 years including 6 credit hours of Ethics and 15 credit hours in the area of Law and Legal Procedure. The reporting cycle is from January 1st through December 31st every 3 years and each member must certify compliance by Feb 1st. *Beginning with the reporting period that runs from 2023-2025, WA attorneys must complete 1 credit hour that focuses on the category of equity, inclusion and the mitigation of bias.
Washington attorneys can earn all 45 CLE credit hours with us using our DVDs, Audio CDs, USB Stick, Online, and iOS/Android App courses.
WSBA members are divided into three MCLE reporting groups based upon year of admission.
Group 1: Admitted through 1975, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022
Group 2: Admitted in 1976 through 1983, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2020, 2023 Group 3: Admitted in 1984 through 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2021
The CLE deadline for Group 1 is Dec 31, 2025, for Group 2 is Dec
31, 2023 and for Group 3 is Dec 31, 2024. The deadline for reporting is Feb 1.
Washington attorneys may carry over a maximum of 15 credits including a maximum of 2 Ethics credits for a period of 36 months.
Limited License Legal Technicians (LLLT) and Limited Practice Officers (LPO) are required to take 30 approved MCLE credits every applicable three-year reporting period, including, at least 15 law and legal procedure credits and 6 ethics credits. All 30 credit hours can be taken with us using our DVDs, Audio CDs, USB Stick, Online, and iOS/Android App formats.
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Law & Legal Procedure
1.25
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About This Course
This CLE course will review all the issues involved in a divorce matter, from whether the parties meet the residency requirements to the signing of the Judgment of Divorce. The course will provide both the law and practical real-world tips.
Topics Include:
Child Custody
Forensic Evaluations
Child Support
Spousal Maintenance
Equitable Distribution (distribution of assets)
Attorney Fees
Learning Objectives:
A basic familiarity with matrimonial law in New York State.
An introduction to the issues involved in a divorce matter.
Provide practical resources and references.
The course is presented by David P. Badanes, Esq. His practice is focused in the area of matrimonial and family law. He mainly practices in Long Island.
Law & Legal Procedure
1.25
For Access To This Course
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