Apply for published legal writing credit

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CLE Form 4

Request for Approval of Continuing Legal Education Credit for Published Legal Writing

Lawyers may request CLE credit for approved published legal writings using the CLE Form 4. A copy of the publication must accompany the completed form. Publications must meet all of the criteria pursuant to SCR 31.07(3) and the rules adopted by the Board of Bar Examiners.

The maximum number of credits that a published legal writing may receive is 15. A lawyer may not claim in excess of 15 hours for all approved legal writings in any one reporting period.

To submit legal writing for approval:

  • Print the CLE Form 4
  • Complete the form
  • Submit the form with the publication to:
    Supreme Court of Wisconsin
    Board of Bar Examiners
    110 East Main Street, Suite 310
    P.O. Box 2748
    Madison, WI 53701-2748
    Ph: (608) 266-9760