Illinois law CE courses

Curated courses matched to Illinois’s attorneys renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Two-year reporting cycles assigned by last name; complete and report hours within the assigned biennial period (per MCLE Board schedule; reporting deadline Jun 30 of the reporting year — confirm with the MCLE Board).

Source: Illinois Supreme Court

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Ethics / Professional Responsibility	6 hours	Each renewal	All attorneys
Elimination of Bias / Diversity	1 hour	Each renewal	All attorneys
Attorney Wellness / Substance Abuse	1 hour	Each renewal	All attorneys

Ethics / Professional Responsibility (6 hours, each renewal)

Ethical Conflicts

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Reviews ABA Model Rules conflicts issues from a law-firm risk-management perspective; a focused way to earn ethics credit.

Confidentiality and Privilege: Common Misinterpretations and Misapplications

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Covers the duty of confidentiality, privilege, and work-product rules with real-world application examples.

Elimination of Bias / Diversity (1 hour, each renewal)

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Implicit bias in the legal profession, intersectionality, and strategies for building inclusive practices.

Best Behavior: Ethical Strategies for Dealing with Bullying and Bias in the Profession

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Ethical strategies for dealing with bullying and bias, aimed at increasing civility in practice.

Attorney Wellness / Substance Abuse (1 hour, each renewal)

From Automatic to Exceptional Thinking: Legal Minds and Mental Wellness

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Mental wellness for lawyers: navigating automatic negative thought patterns and cognitive distortions.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Anatomy of a Slip and Fall Case from Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Plaintiff, defense, and expert perspectives on a slip-and-fall case, including expert-retention strategy.

Civil RICO Claims

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Civil RICO claims: historical context, pleading particularity, and recent case law.

Introduction to Blockchain Technology and the Law

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Blockchain and cryptocurrency legal issues: what attorneys need to know to advise clients competently.

Cyber Security for Law Firms 101

Quimbee · 1h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee CLE courses are accredited in 45 states; check the course page for current state accreditation before purchase.)

$49.00individual courses from $49View course →

Note: Cybersecurity basics for law firms: threats to client data, scams, and preparation steps.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Lawline Illinois CLE Compliance PackageBundle

Lawline · 30h · self-paced · State CLE sponsor (Lawline's Illinois package page lists Illinois-approved courses with ethics and specialty credits included; Lawline is an accredited CLE provider (accredited NY CLE provider) with 2,000+ on-demand courses.)

$199.00per compliance packageView course →

Note: Covers Illinois's full CLE requirement including ethics and specialty credits in one purchase; instant certificates and a built-in credit tracker.

Quimbee Illinois CLE Compliance BundleBundle

Quimbee · 30h · self-paced · State-accredited CLE (Quimbee sells state-specific compliance bundles; its CLE courses are accredited in 45 states (company founded 2007).)

$149.00per compliance bundleView course →

Note: Bundle assembled to meet all of Illinois's CLE requirements, ethics and specialty credits included; courses can also be bought individually.

NBI All Inclusive CLE PassBundle

National Business Institute (NBI) · 30h · self-paced · State bars (NBI has provided CLE since 1983; courses are pre-approved for credit and NBI submits attendance to most state bars where allowed.)

$109.00per month, 12-month termView course →

Note: Unlimited access to 3,000+ live and on-demand CLE courses plus a legal-research subscription; best value if you take CLE across multiple states or practice areas.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Lawline 10-Day Free TrialFree

Lawline · 1h · self-paced · State CLE sponsor (Lawline's FAQ confirms a 10-day free trial with no credit card required, giving access to on-demand courses.)

Freefree; no credit card requiredView course →

Note: Try Lawline's on-demand catalog free for 10 days; a low-risk way to sample courses before buying a package.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Illinois attorneys need?

Illinois attorneys need 30 CLE credits every 2 years.

What are the required CE topics for Illinois attorneys?

Required topics: 6 hours ethics / professional responsibility (each renewal); 1 hour elimination of bias / diversity (each renewal); 1 hour attorney wellness / substance abuse (each renewal). Always confirm current mandates with the Illinois Supreme Court.

Do online courses count for Illinois attorneys renewal?

In most cases yes, but some states limit self-study or require live/interactive hours. Check the course's accreditation and your board's delivery rules before purchasing.

When is the Illinois attorneys renewal deadline?

Two-year reporting cycles assigned by last name; complete and report hours within the assigned biennial period (per MCLE Board schedule; reporting deadline Jun 30 of the reporting year — confirm with the MCLE Board).

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Illinois Supreme Court. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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