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South Dakota Lawyers Vote for Mandatory Continuing Education

7/12/2025

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South Dakota attorneys have taken a significant step towards professional growth by voting to introduce a mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirement. Starting in 2027, lawyers will need to complete 20 hours of training every two years, aligning with practices in 46 other states. This proposal now awaits the green light from the South Dakota Supreme Court.

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South Dakota attorneys have taken a significant step towards professional growth by voting to introduce a mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirement. Starting in 2027, lawyers will need to complete 20 hours of training every two years, aligning with practices in 46 other states. This proposal now awaits the green light from the South Dakota Supreme Court.