Rule 3 Definitions

For the purposes of these rules, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Attorney” means a member of the Wyoming State Bar who is required to complete continuing legal education as provided in these rules.

(b) “Board” means the Board of Continuing Legal Education.

(c) “Court” means the Wyoming Supreme Court.

(d) An “hour” of continuing legal education means 60 minutes in attendance at a continuing legal education activity. Credit will be given to the nearest quarter of an hour.

(e) “Legal Ethics” means instruction in legal and judicial ethics and professional responsibility. It may include, but is not limited to, subjects dealing with duties of attorneys to the judicial system, court, public, clients and other attorneys; competency; pro bono work; substance abuse, mental health and wellness; attorney fees; and diversity and inclusion. It may also include subjects dealing with law office management to the extent professional responsibility is directly discussed in relation to that topic.

(f) “Mentor” is a lawyer who holds Active or Emeritus status with the Wyoming State Bar and has at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of law.

(g) “CLE Director” is the Continuing Legal Education Director, an employee of the Wyoming State Bar.

(h) “Reporting period” is the calendar year to which the continuing legal education requirement applies.

(i) “Live attendance” programs are those attended contemporaneously with the presentation of the program or those in which attendees have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions during the presentation, whether attended in person or remotely.

(j) “Self-study” programs are those where audio, video or online material is used and the attorney does not have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions during the presentation.