§2.5 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Members of the Swedish Bar association approved in 2008 provides that "advocates must maintain and develop their professional competence by monitoring the development of the law in the field in which they are active and to submit to the necessary continuous training".

§36 of the Charter of the Swedish Bar Association confirms that "a member shall maintain and develop his or her professional qualifications".

Requirements for practicing lawyers:

minimum of 18 CLE hours of structured training each calendar year

1 CLE credit = 1 hour

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