Licensed Paralegal Practitioner FAQ's

Here you find the most common questions. If you do not find your answer here, please reach out staff@mcleutah.org
Q:
Is the “Live” requirement waived for 2024?
A:

No.
For the CLE reporting period ending June 30, 2024, three of the required credits for active licensed paralegal practitioners must be verified CLE, which may include any combination of in-person CLE, remote group CLE, or verified e-CLE. The remaining three hours of CLE may include elective CLE or verified CLE.

Q:
What are the credit requirements for the one-year MCLE cycle?
A:

Each paralegal practitioner licensed in Utah must complete, during each Compliance Cycle, a minimum of 6 hours of Accredited CLE, as follows: At least 3 hours of the CLE must be Live CLE, which may include any combination of In-person CLE, Remote Group CLE, or Verified E-CLE; the remaining 3 hours of CLE may include Self-study CLE or Live CLE. The 6 hours of CLE must include a minimum of 1 hour of Ethics CLE and 1 hour of Professionalism and Civility CLE.

Q:
When do I need to comply?
A:

On or before July 31 each year, each lawyer or paralegal practitioner subject to MCLE requirements must file a Certificate of Compliance with the Board, appropriately evidencing the lawyer’s or paralegal practitioner’s completion of Accredited CLE ending the preceding 30th day of June.

Q:
How do I know if the credit recorded on my transcript is “Verified CLE” or Elective?
A:

MCLE Transcript Credit Type Column Codes:

Regular = “Verified CLE” (Live)

Self-Study_Regular = "Elective CLE" (Self-Study)

Ethics = Live “Verified CLE” Ethics credit

Self-Study_Ethics = Elective Ethics credit

Professionalism/Civility = Live “Verified CLE” Professionalism/Civility credit

Self-Study Professionalism = Elective Professionalism/Civility credit

Q:
Do I qualify for a COMITY certificate?
A:

No. LPP’s do not qualify to use a Comity Certificate.

Q:
Can my credits from another jurisdiction count in Utah?
A:

No. LPP’s do not qualify to use credits from another jurisdiction.