Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits
You can review the list below to determine whether CLE accreditation has been obtained in your area. Questions regarding CLE credit should be directed to your state bar association.
| State and Contact Information | 2012 CLE Approved for Basic Arbitrator Training* | 2012 CLE Approved for Online Chairperson Training | Number of Credits |
| Alabama (334) 269-1515 x2122 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 12.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
| Alaska (907) 272-7469 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 3.75 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
| Arkansas (501) 374-1855 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits |
| Arizona (602) 340-7238 | Applicants must apply individually | ||
| California (415) 538-2121 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 12.0 credits Onsite Training = 12.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
| Colorado (303) 866-6500 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 14.0 general credits Online Chairperson Training = 11.0 credits |
Connecticut (860) 223-4400 | Non MCLE state | ||
District of Columbia (202) 737-4700 (202) 223-6600 | Non MCLE | ||
Delaware (302) 577-7040 | Applicants must apply individually | No | |
Florida (850) 561-5842 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 3.50 credits Civility in Arbitration = 1.0 credit** Revised Code of Arbitration Procedure = 2.50 credits |
Georgia (404) 527-8710 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 12.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
Hawaii (808) 537-1868 | Non MCLE state | ||
Idaho (208) 334-4500 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 2.5 credits |
Illinois (312) 924-2420 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = Applicants must apply individually Onsite Training = 3.25 credits |
Indiana (317) 232-1943 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 6.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 6.0 credits |
Iowa (515) 725-8029 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 3.5 credits |
Kansas (785) 357-6510 | Applicants must apply individually | No | |
Kentucky (502) 564-3795 ext. 228 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 10.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 6.0 credits |
Louisiana (800) 518-1518 | No | No | |
Maine (207) 623-1121 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 12.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
Maryland (410) 685-7878 | Non MCLE state | ||
Massachusetts (617) 338-0500 | Non MCLE state | ||
Michigan (517) 372-9030 | Non MCLE state | ||
Minnesota (651) 297-7100 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 3.75 credits |
Mississippi (601) 576-4622 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 6.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 6.0 credits |
Missouri (573) 635-4128 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 4.50 credits Online Chairperson Training = 6.0 self-study credits |
Montana (406) 442-7660 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 12.0 credits |
Nebraska (402) 471-3137 | Applicants must apply individually | ||
Nevada (775) 329-4443 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits |
New Hampshire (603) 715-3222 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
New Jersey (609) 984-3077 | Non MCLE state | ||
| New Mexico (505) 821-1980 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 3.70 credits Online Chairperson Training = 4.0 credits |
New York (212) 428-2105 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits Onsite Training = 4.0 credits |
North Carolina (919) 733-0123 x245 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 3.75 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
North Dakota (701) 255-1404 | Yes | Applicants must apply individually | Live Video Training = 3.75 |
Ohio (614) 387-9324 | No | No | |
Oklahoma (405) 524-2365 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 5.0 credits |
Oregon (503) 620-0222 x368 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 8.75 credits |
Pennsylvania (800) 497-2253 | No | No | |
Puerto Rico (787) 641-6604 | Non MCLE | ||
Rhode Island (401) 222-4942 | Applicants must apply individually | ||
South Carolina (803) 799-5578 | No | No | |
South Dakota (605) 224-7554 | Non MCLE state | ||
Tennessee (615) 741-3096 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 3.75 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
Texas (800) 204-2222 x1806 | No | No | |
Utah (801) 531-9095 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 3.5 credits Online Chairperson Training = 8.5 self study credits |
Vermont (802) 828-3281 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
Virginia (804) 775-0577 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 3.5 credits |
Washington (206) 733-5912 | Yes | No | Live Video Training = 3.50 credits |
West Virginia (304) 558-2456 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
Wisconsin (608) 226-9760 | No | No | |
Wyoming (307) 632-9061 x10 | Yes | Yes | Live Video Training = 4.0 credits Online Chairperson Training = 9.0 credits |
* FINRA offers the classroom portion of the basic arbitrator training program via live video (WebEx) for individuals in every state. FINRA also offers the classroom training in an onsite format in each of our regional offices (CA, FL, IL and NY). The number of CLE credits that may be earned for the basic arbitrator training may vary depending on the method of classroom training taken and individual state bar rules.
** FINRA has been approved for CLE credit for the mini-courses in Florida only. For credit in other states, arbitrators must make individual applications directly to their state bars.