Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
In This Section
AIPLA is the leader in in-person and online IP focused Continuing Legal Education. Our comprehensive programs focus on emerging issues in the practice of IP law and areas directly impacting the IP community.
AIPLA is an approved provider by most jurisdictions requiring CLE. Each program requires individual approval, and each jurisdiction has different approval guidelines and time frames. Programs may not be pre-approved, but program accreditation is sought in most attendee requested jurisdictions.
Please contact our CLE Department with any questions at cle@aipla.org or 703-415-0780.
CLE Processing by Jurisdiction
Each jurisdiction has different requirements for CLE processing. Please refer to the chart below to determine how AIPLA and your jurisdiction handle CLE credits.
Please note CLE credit may not be available in all jurisdictions for each program. If you have any questions, please contact cle@aipla.org.
| Jurisdiction | Credit Processing |
|---|
Alabama | AIPLA Submits Credits to State (excluding select webinars) |
Alaska | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Arizona | State Does Not Approve or Accredit CLE. Attendees Self-Certify and Self-Report as Required |
Arkansas | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
California | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Colorado | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Connecticut | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Delaware | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Florida | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Georgia | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Hawaii | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Idaho | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Illinois | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Indiana | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Iowa | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Kansas | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Kentucky | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Louisiana | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Maine | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Maryland | No CLE Requirements |
Massachusetts | No CLE Requirements |
Michigan | No CLE Requirements |
Minnesota | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Mississippi | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Missouri | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Montana | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Nebraska | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Nevada | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
New Hampshire | State Does Not Approve or Accredit CLE. Attendees Self-Certify and Self-Report as Required |
New Jersey | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
New Mexico | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
New York | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
North Carolina | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
North Dakota | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Ohio | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Oklahoma | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Oregon | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Pennsylvania | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Puerto Rico | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Rhode Island | Self Apply and Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
South Carolina | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
South Dakota | No CLE Requirements |
Tennessee | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Texas | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Utah | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Vermont | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Virginia | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Washington | AIPLA Submits Credits to State for LIVE (online and in-person) Programs. COA Provided by AIPLA for On-Demand Programs |
Washington, DC | No CLE Requirements |
West Virginia | AIPLA Submits Credits to State |
Wisconsin | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
Wyoming | Self-Report Credits to State – COA Provided by AIPLA |
CLE Details By Format
In-Person Event CLE
AIPLA hosts many in-person CLE programs each year, ranging from single-day boot camps to multiple-day programs with many CLE sessions, including our three Stated Meetings each year.
Please note some sessions within programs may not be eligible for CLE in every jurisdiction. For information regarding CLE approval and eligibility, please view a specific program's description page or contact AIPLA. To access our CLE Accreditation/In-Person Meetings page click here.
Should you have any questions regarding CLE processes, or should you need to obtain a certification of attendance after a program has taken place, please email
Live Webinar CLE
Live CLE programs delivered via online webinar. Please note not all programs are eligible for CLE in every jurisdiction. Please view a specific program's description page or contact AIPLA for information regarding CLE eligibility. To access our Upcoming Webinar page please click here.
Should you have any questions regarding CLE processes, or should you need to obtain a certification of attendance after a program has taken place, please email
On-Demand CLE
Recorded CLE programs are provided on-demand as streaming video presentations. Online courses require an active Internet connection for access and viewing. Please note not all programs are eligible for CLE in every jurisdiction. Please view a specific program's description page or contact AIPLA for information regarding CLE eligibility. To access our On-Demand Webinar Library, please click here.
Should you have any questions regarding CLE processes, or should you need to obtain a certification of attendance after a program has taken place, direct inquiries to
To view CLE accreditation information for current and past meetings, click here.
AIPLA programs have automatic CLE approval with the following states:
AlaskaCalifornia
Connecticut
Hawaii
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Texas
Vermont
