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CLE Podcasts
Earn CLE credit while you listen. Two shows drawn from Beverly Hills Bar Association programming, free to anyone, in whatever podcast app you already use.
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
YouTube
and every other major podcast app
What to listen to
What podcasts does BHBA produce?
Every show is distributed to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and the rest of the major platforms. Search the title in your app, or use the links below.
CLEs You Actually Want to Hear
The BHBA CLE library in audio. New episodes come out of all 45 practice area sections, covering everything from patent venue strategy to AI ethics to attorney wellness. If it happened live on Zoom, it usually turns up here a few weeks later.
Direct Examination with Dan and Lauren
A deep dive into the real-world practice of family law with leading practitioners, judicial officers, and mediators.
Credit & compliance
Do BHBA podcasts count for MCLE credit in California?
Yes, as Self-Study credit.
California licensees report 25 MCLE hours every three years. At least half of those hours have to be participatory, which caps Self-Study at 12.5 hours per compliance period. Audio versions of BHBA programs sit in the Self-Study category, so you can use them for up to 12.5 of your 25 hours.
| Format | Credit type | Hours you can claim per cycle |
|---|---|---|
| BHBA podcasts (audio) | Self-Study | Up to 12.5 |
| BHBA live webinars | Participatory | No cap |
| BHBA OnDemand | Participatory | No cap |
Credit types are defined by the State Bar of California. See Types of MCLE Credit.
You can only claim credit for a program once
If you already earned credit for a program in video form, you cannot claim it again for the audio version.
Need participatory credit instead?
Every one of our 1,400+ multi-state accredited programs earns participatory credit in California. Same speakers, same content, video format. Browse the CLE library.
This summary is provided as a courtesy and does not replace the rules and FAQs issued by the State Bar of California. Attorneys licensed outside of California should confirm how their own jurisdiction treats self-study.
Where the episodes come from
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Two years running.
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Named Best CLE Provider and Best Online CLE Provider by The Recorder in both 2025 and 2026. More than 1,400 multi-state accredited CLEs across 45 practice area sections. Built for lawyers, by lawyers, to keep you ahead.
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After you listen
How do you claim credit for a podcast episode?
- Finish the episode.
- Submit the CLE credit affidavit.
- Members at the Sustainer level or higher get their certificate emailed after submission. Everyone else receives an invoice for the $45 podcast CLE fee, and the certificate is issued once it clears.
Either way, a copy is stored in your BHBA+ profile. A BHBA+ account is free to create.
Claim CLE credit
Read the credit policy
Common questions
CLE podcast frequently asked questions
Where can I listen?
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and every other major podcast app. Search the show title in whatever you already use, or follow the links above.
Is there a fee to listen?
No. Both shows are free to anyone. The $45 fee applies only if you want a CLE certificate and you are not a member at the Sustainer level or above.
Do I need a BHBA membership?
Not to listen. Sustainer level and above includes unlimited CLE access, so members at that level pay nothing for podcast certificates. Law students and new attorneys can join free at bhba.org/nextgen.
How many Self-Study hours can I claim in California?
Up to 12.5 of your 25 hours per three-year compliance period. The other 12.5 must be participatory.
Can I claim participatory credit for a podcast?
No. Participatory credit requires verified attendance. Watch the program in the OnDemand library instead and it earns participatory credit in California.
Can attorneys outside California claim credit?
California is the only state where credit is automatic. Everywhere else depends on that jurisdiction's own self-study rules, so check with your bar first.
When do new episodes come out?
Episodes are released daily. Follow the show in your app and they arrive on their own.