Indiana Paralegal Requirements

Indiana Paralegal Credits

Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP) must earn a minimum of 6.00 hours, with 1.00 hour being ethics, per year.


ISBA Paralegal Members must earn a minimum of 3.00 hours, with 1.00 hour being ethics, per year.

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Indiana Paralegal Reporting Deadlines

Deadline to complete CLEs: June 30

  • Reporting period: July 1 - June 30

The ISBA Paralegal Member and Indiana Registered Paralegal programs are voluntary through the Indiana State Bar Association and are not required by the state of Indiana.

Indiana Paralegal Continuing Legal Education Rules and Regulations

Is certification required for paralegals in Indiana?

No. There are currently no certification requirements for working as a paralegal in Indiana. The ISBA Paralegal Member and Indiana Registered Paralegal programs are voluntary through the Indiana State Bar Association.

Who is required to complete Paralegal CLE in Indiana?

Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) Paralegal Members & Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP). The Indiana Registered Paralegal (IRP) status is a voluntary paralegal registration program adopted by the Indiana State Bar Association.
What is the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) Paralegal Members?

3.00 hours each year including 1.00 ethics hour.
What is the CLE requirement for Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP)?

6.00 hours each year including 1.00 ethics hour. CLE is only required to be completed after being approved as an IRP, not prior to application.
When does my first reporting period begin and end in Indiana?

The reporting period for an ISBA Paralegal Member begins on the date your membership is accepted and ends on June 30 each year.
When is the application window to become an Indiana Registered Paralegal?

The application window is July 1 - September 30. You can become an Affiliate member at any time, but and only apply for IRP status during the application window. If you were to become an IRP, the CLE requirements then bump up to 6.0 CLE and 1.0 Ethics each CLE cycle, which run July 1 - June 30 each year.
How do I report my Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) Paralegal Member and Indiana Registered Paralegal (IRP) CLE credits?

ISBA Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals are responsible for tracking and submitting their continuing education hours to the Indiana State Bar Association.
What are the specialty credit requirements for Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP)?

ISBA Paralegal Members & Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP) need 1.00 hour of ethics each year.
Can I meet the requirement by completing an Indiana attorney CLE approved course?

Yes. ISBA Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP) are allowed credit for attorney CLE approved courses.

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