The overall objective of the continuing education requirement on professionalism is to create an interactive forum where lawyers, judges and law students can explore and reflect on the importance and application of professionalism in everyday legal practice. Continuing education providers should strive to incorporate activities that: If you have any questions about the CERTIFICATION process for CLE providers, please contact continuing education staff. If you are a Florida Bar continuing education provider who has not yet applied online for course accreditation, email a course approval specialist to verify your contact information (including your vendor number, organization name, contact person, email address, phone number, and mailing address). Before you can apply for course accreditation, you must have a portal account and a CLE provider number. To determine this, send an email to a course approval specialist with your organization`s name, contact person, email address, phone number, and mailing address. Q. Will I receive notice that my reporting period is ending? One. At least three months before the end of your reporting cycle, you will receive an email informing you of your reporting obligations and the upcoming due date. Legal Specialization and Education has recently introduced accreditation of online courses. To apply, you must have both a Florida Bar Portal ID and password and a CLE vendor number. These presentations and podcasts are offered free of charge to help you meet your professionalism needs. Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC4001 Tamiami Trl N Ste 105Naples, FL 34103-3597 Q. Can I combine the course description, detailed timed agenda and speaker biographies into one document? A.

Yes. However, a file must be uploaded for each item (detailed timed agenda, course description and speaker biography). The online application requires each item to be uploaded separately. Q. In addition to taking approved continuing education courses, how do I earn credit hours? One. Credits can be earned by: Electronic course material is included with the purchase of CDs and DVDs, unless otherwise stated in the list of audio CDs/DVDs. Q. How do I enter course logs? R. General protocols cover all minutes of instruction (i.e., ethics, elimination of bias, professionalism, etc.). The total number of minutes must correspond to the general minutes.

Each item must be numbered 0-999. Q. What is the requirement? One. Over a three-year period, each member must complete 33 hours, including five in the areas of ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, mental illness awareness or the elimination of prejudice; three hours of technology; and an hour of professionalism. CMH Law & Dispute Resolution, LLCPO Box 1244Brandon, FL 33509-1244 CLE Course Number: 4899. Continuing education hours: 2.0 General; 1.0 Technology. Q. Can I see the status of my application? A. Yes. The status of the application and the details you entered for each application can be viewed in the portal. Sign in to your account, go to My Account, and then click Course Accreditation Apps. Q.

Can I start my application online and complete it later? A. No. The application is designed to end in a single session. An application file is not retained until the process is completed and payment is made. Q. What happens if I cancel my online application before I make the payment? One. If you are unable to complete the application and payment process, no application file will be created. Depending on how far you travel before you stop, items may have already been added to your cart.

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