What is Continuing Legal Education (CLE)?
CLE is a mandatory requirement for all Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) members except senior and associate members. Oklahoma requires twelve (12) hours of mandatory CLE each year of which one hour must be in the area of professional responsibility, legal ethics or legal malpractice.

Can anyone attend a CLE program?
Yes, although the programs are designed for attorneys. These seminars are also excellent opportunities for paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries and other professionals.

How are CLE credit hours determined?
CLE credit is determined by the MCLE Commission and is calculated using the following formula: Each 50 minute segment of actual instructional time constitutes 1.0 CLE credit hour.

What if I attend only part of the program? How will this affect my CLE credit?
Participants are required to sign-in for both the morning and afternoon sessions on each day. If a participant misses any part of the program, it is his/her responsibility to inform the program coordinator and indicate the time away from the program on the appropriate sign-in sheet. That participant will receive CLE credit only for the time that he/she was in attendance.

Does the OBA have to sponsor a program for one to receive CLE credit?
No, The University of Oklahoma College of Law is an accredited or presumptively approved sponsor. This means that CLE programs sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law have been accredited by and generally assured CLE credit from the MCLE Commission.

Can I receive CLE credit for other states besides Oklahoma?
Yes, if the program has been approved by another state's CLE accreditation organization. Please check the program's brochure or contact the CLE office for all CLE credit information.

What if my reported CLE credit does not reflect the amount I think it should?
If the discretion is with an OU sponsored seminar, please contact the OU CLE office by phone at 405-325-2891 or by e-mail at sdubbs@ou.edu. The CLE office will report any corrections needed to the OBA.

How do I register for a CLE program sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law?
There are three ways to register for a CLE program:

By Mail:

The University of Oklahoma
College of Continuing Education
1700 Asp. Ave., Room B-1
Norman, OK 73072-6400

By Fax:

405-325-7164 --- (Credit Card or Purchase Order Only)

By Phone:

800-522-0772 ext. 2248 -or-
405-325-2248 --- (Credit Card or Purchase Order Only)

How can I pay for my CLE program?
The University of Oklahoma accepts cash (if you register in person), checks, purchase orders and credit card payments.

What if I have an idea for a CLE program, or if I want to give a presentation at a CLE program?
Please contact the OU CLE office by phone at 405-325-2891 or by e-mail at sdubbs@ou.edu to discuss program ideas and presentations.

How do I receive updated information regarding future CLE programs?
There are four ways to receive information regarding future CLE programs:

On-line:

Visit www.outreach.ou.edu/cle/

Brochure mailings:

Brochures are mailed to OBA members

Advertisements:

Advertisements are placed in the OBA Journal and other publications

Contact the CLE office:

By phone at 405-325-2891 or by e-mail at sdubbs@ou.edu

What if I need more information or I have more questions?
Please contact the CLE office:

Continuing Legal Education
The University of Oklahoma
OUTREACH ~ College of Continuing Education
1700 Asp Avenue, Room 209
Norman, OK 73072-6400