What CE categories are required for attorneys in Wisconsin?

Ethics / Professional Responsibility: 3 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Wisconsin Attorney CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for attorneys in Wisconsin, sourced from the official board.

30CE hours every 2 yearsVerify with board

Required categories

Ethics / Professional Responsibility

Verified against Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Ch. 31 (SCR 31.02-31.03) and the Board of Bar Examiners CLE filing instructions: 30 hours per 2-year reporting period ending December 31 (period tied to admission-year parity: even-year admittees report even years), including 3 hours of legal ethics/professional responsibility; courses may be completed through January 31 and CLE Form 1 filed by February 1.

Official source: Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules — CLE (via wicourts.gov)

Full requirements: Wisconsin Attorney CE requirements
When it's due: Wisconsin Attorney license renewal deadline
What it costs: Wisconsin Attorney license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Wisconsin Attorney CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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