Iowa Chapter 41 — Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for Lawyers is an educational program designed to help attorneys stay up-to-date with the latest changes in the law. The Iowa Supreme Court requires attorneys to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of CLE every 3 years in order to maintain their license to practice law. Iowa Chapter 41 CLE courses are divided into two categories — Mandatory CLE and Voluntary CLE. Mandatory CLE consists of courses related to ethics, substance abuse, and professional responsibility. Voluntary CLE consists of courses related to substantive law, practice areas, and professional skills. Courses can be taken in person, online, or via self-study. In-person courses are typically offered by bar associations, law schools, CLE providers, and other legal organizations. Online courses can be found on the Iowa Supreme Court website. Self-study courses can be found on the Iowa State Bar Association website. Credits earned through Iowa Chapter 41 — Continuing Legal Education for Lawyers can also be used to fulfill the requirements of other states.