Is CLE mandatory in Georgia?

Yes — Georgia requires 12 hours a year, with the specialty hours and format rules broken down in the facts card at the top of this page. Verify current details with the official source linked there, since requirements change.

How many CLE hours do I need in Georgia?

12 hrs / year, with ethics + professionalism: 1 + 1 hours. Details and current rules at gabar.org (State Bar of Georgia CLE).

Can I get free CLE credit in Georgia?

A meaningful share, yes — free accredited programming from Justia Connect, the platform CLE calendars, and bar programs covers general hours easily; specialty categories take more deliberate hunting. Always confirm Georgia accreditation per course.

When is the Georgia CLE deadline?

December 31 each year, with a grace period into the new year before fees stack — but the reporting regime tightened under State Bar administration, so treat Dec 31 as real.

Do technology and practice-management courses count for CLE in Georgia?

Yes, toward the general hours — Georgia accredits law-practice technology and management programming. The ethics, professionalism, and trial-practice hours each need their specific accreditation.

Georgia CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

Georgia CLE: 12 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeGeorgia's CLE requirement, decoded: 12 hrs / yr, 1 + 1 hours ethics + professionalism, deadline Dec 31 annually — plus where GA lawyers earn credit free.