Is CLE mandatory in South Carolina?

Yes — South Carolina requires 14 hours a year (period ends Feb 28), 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 South Carolina?

14 hrs / year (cycle ends Feb 28), with ethics (lepr): 2 hours. Details and current rules at commcle.org (SC Commission on CLE).

Can I get free CLE credit in South Carolina?

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 South Carolina accreditation per course.

When is the South Carolina CLE deadline?

Hours by the end of February; report by March 1. Set the reminder for early January — South Carolina's year ends while everyone else's is just starting.

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

Toward general hours, subject to the distance cap. Mix in live sessions and the cap never binds; the Commission's course lookup confirms each program's SC status.

South Carolina CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

South Carolina CLE: 14 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeSouth Carolina CLE decoded: 14 hours a year, 2 hours of ethics, reporting deadline of Mar 1 — plus where SC lawyers can earn those credits free online.