In general, an “in-house activity” (defined as an activity conducted primarily for the benefit of attorneys in a single firm, corporation, or governmental entity) does not qualify for CLE credit.
Courses sponsored by law firms that are strictly limited to in-house counsel and/or clients and primarily for the benefit of attorneys are not eligible for CLE credit. However, if the course is open in some significant manner to a broad spectrum of the bar, either in geographical area or in the field of practice, it qualifies for CLE credit.
Any joint training activity conducted for the attorneys of a governmental department is not considered “in-house” if (1) it is open to all department attorneys in the state and (2) at least fifty percent (50%) of the approved hours are taught by speakers not otherwise associated with the department.
The Commission may deny accreditation to activities lacking substantive merit as a continuing legal education activity.
See Regulations 5A, 5I.
