Illinois MCLE,
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Thirty hours every two years — six of them professional responsibility. Find your deadline, then earn every hour with CLE interviews from leading law professors and judges, each approved by the Illinois MCLE Board.
30 hours. 6 of them professional responsibility.
Illinois attorneys report every two years. Within the 6 professional responsibility hours, at least 1 must be diversity & inclusion and at least 1 must be mental health & substance abuse.
Professional Responsibility
Ethics, professionalism, civility — 13 courses (11 hrs) →
Diversity & Inclusion
7 courses (5.75 hrs) →
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
5 courses (5 hrs) →
| Last names | Reporting period | Complete by | Report by |
|---|---|---|---|
| N – Z | Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 | Jul 31, 2027 |
| A – M | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2028 | Jun 30, 2028 | Jul 31, 2028 |
Sources: Illinois MCLE Board; ISBA Mutual 2026 deadline guide. A summary, not legal advice.
67 courses with the titans of law.
On-demand video interviews, each individually approved by the Illinois MCLE Board. TalksOnLaw reports your completions for you.
Trump Orders: Law Firms on the Line
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Watch now →Criminal Lab Grown Meat
Watch now →Outer Space – Rights & Resources
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Watch now →Weaponization of Outer Space
Watch now →After the Data Breach
Watch now →War Crimes – Israel & Gaza
Watch now →Dying Without a Will
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Watch now →Infringing on Musical Feel
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Watch now →Inside the Shadow Docket
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Watch now →God & Football after Bremerton
Watch now →Gun Law after Bruen
Watch now →Assisted Reproduction and Parental Rights
Watch now →A Credibility Gap in Cases of Rape
Watch now →Poor People Science & Wrongful Convictions
Watch now →Mine — Examining the Law of Ownership
Watch now →Communities v. Wildfires
Watch now →Jailhouse Law—Lawyering as an Inmate
Watch now →Food Labels - What Are You Eating?
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Illinois MCLE questions.
How many MCLE hours do Illinois attorneys need?
30 hours every two-year reporting period, including at least 6 hours of professional responsibility. Of those 6, at least 1 hour must be diversity & inclusion and at least 1 hour must be mental health & substance abuse.
When is my deadline?
It depends on your last name. A–M attorneys are in the July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028 period; N–Z attorneys are in the July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027 period. Credits are due June 30 and must appear on your transcript by July 31.
Are TalksOnLaw courses approved in Illinois?
Yes. Every Illinois course on TalksOnLaw is individually filed with and approved by the Illinois MCLE Board, each with its own course ID.
Can I complete all 30 hours online?
Yes. Illinois accepts on-demand online courses, so all 30 hours — including the professional responsibility subcategories — can be earned through TalksOnLaw.
Who reports my hours?
Accredited providers report attendance to the MCLE Board, and your online transcript serves as your compliance report. TalksOnLaw reports your completions for you.