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Accreditation and CLE Rules for Utah
Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved UT CLE Sponsor. All courses offered on UnitedCLE.com for Utah attorneys have been individually approved by The Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Utah attorneys are required to complete 12 credit hours every year including 1 credit hour of Ethics and 1 credit hour of Professionalism. A maximum of 6 hours can be taken using Distance Learning formats and at least 6 of the hours must be Live Webinar or In-Person classes.
Utah attorneys can earn all 12 CLE credit hours with us including 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour of Professionalism using our Online, iOS/Android App, and Live Webinar courses.
Utah attorneys must complete their continuing legal education requirements by June 30th every year. Utah attorneys must certify compliance to the Utah Supreme Court by July 31st.
Effective July 1, 2026, Utah attorneys can carry over up to 6 hours of excess Verified CLE credits from their current compliance period to their next compliance period. Ethics or professionalism credits may not be carried forward.
Utah Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal Education
Utah Law & Justice Center
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Litigating Federal Civil Rights Claims Against Law Enforcement: Excessive Force and Beyond
Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved UT CLE Sponsor. All courses offered on UnitedCLE.com for Utah attorneys have been individually approved by The Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education.
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General Credits
2
For Access To This Course
All Courses Available iOS/Android Web
About This Course
This CLE program offers an in-depth exploration of federal civil rights actions brought against law enforcement officers for alleged excessive force and related constitutional violations. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the legal theories that drive these cases, the defenses most often asserted—including immunity doctrines—and the procedural and strategic considerations that can shape outcomes.
Through a practical, litigation-focused lens, the course will equip both plaintiff and defense counsel with actionable insights on case assessment, evidentiary challenges, motion practice, and effective advocacy from inception through resolution.