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Free Attorney Certification Test Template

Check CLE hours, practice requirements and renewal deadlines, get a scored readiness report and see exactly what an attorney still needs before the next cycle.

~8 min to complete
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Reviews an attorney's CLE hours, ethics, substantive knowledge, client service and practice-management readiness, then returns a scored report on what still needs doing before renewal; a self-assessment, not an accreditation.

Disclaimer: this page is for process reference only and is not legal advice. Certification and CLE rules differ by bar and jurisdiction; verify requirements against your regulator's current rules.

Methodology: checkpoints follow the common structure of bar CLE and renewal cycles; weightings are indicative.

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About this template

Renewal season arrives faster than CLE hours add up. This assessment walks an attorney or firm through credit hours, mandatory topics, practice attestations and filing windows, scores readiness for the coming cycle and returns a report listing the exact shortfalls — so renewal never fails for an admin miss.

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Sample form and AI report preview (live - fill it in to generate the report).

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Sample AI report with scoring visuals and recommendations, printable as a PDF.
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What's Included

Everything you need to run this template.

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Questionnaire

Credit hours, mandatory topics and attestations.

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AI report

A scored readiness report with shortfall list.

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AI consultant

Guidance on closing gaps before the deadline.

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How It Works

From copy to deliverable in four steps.

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Use this template

Copy it at the start of each cycle.

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Log the current state

Hours earned, topics covered, filings done.

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Read the readiness report

See scores and what is still missing.

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Close gaps early

Book courses and file with buffer.

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Who Is This For

Pick your role — see how it fits your workflow.

1

Practising attorneys

Track renewal without spreadsheets.

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Firm administrators

Run the roster's compliance in one pass.

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Newly admitted lawyers

Learn the cycle's rules early.

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Key Features

What makes this template work as a professional deliverable.

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Sample Questions Inside

A preview of real questions — the full version lets you customize every field.

  1. How many CLE hours earned this cycle? (number)
  2. Which mandatory topics are covered? (choice)
  3. Is the renewal filing window open? (choice)
  4. Any pro bono or ethics hours to log? (open)
  5. Are practice attestations signed? (choice)
  6. Rate your readiness for this cycle (slider 1-5)
  7. Any exemptions or carry-over hours? (open)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this assessment replace the bar's own tracker?
No — it is an early-warning tool; official records with your regulator remain the source of truth.
What happens if hours fall short?
The report lists the shortfall and the deadline; most regulators allow make-up before filing, sometimes with fees.
Can a firm run it for all attorneys?
Yes — copy the form per person or per cycle and keep results in one workspace.
Is it free to reuse?
Yes. Copy it into your FormLM workspace for each renewal cycle.
Do new admissions follow a different checklist?
Often yes — new-admit periods carry extra modules; the form includes a path question for them.
How is the readiness score computed?
From weighted checkpoints — hours, mandatory topics, attestations and filings — so the score shows where, not just whether, you lag.

Know your renewal gaps before the deadline

Copy it, log the cycle and get the score — free.