Board Certified Specialists May Earn Up to 18 Hours of Approved Specialization “Self-Study” Credits in 2020 On September 1, 2020, considering the continuing need to take measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Louisiana Supreme Court increased the limitation on "self-study" credits to a maximum of 18 hours for board-certified specialists.The Court increased the "self-study" credits to assist board-certified specialists complete their certification requirements for the approved fields of law set forth in the Louisiana State Bar Association Plan of Legal Specialization. In compliance with the September 1 Court Order, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (LBLS) Estate Planning and Administration specialists and Tax Law specialists may earn up to 18 hours of approved specialization "self-study" credits on or before December 31, 2020. LBLS Appellate Practice specialists, Family Law specialists, and Health Law specialists may earn up to 15 hours of approved specialization "self-study" credits on or before December 31, 2020. LBLS Business Bankruptcy Law specialists and Consumer Bankruptcy Law specialists must satisfy the continuing legal education requirements of the American Board of Certification (ABC). For questions, contact Specialization Director Mary Ann Wegmann at (504) 619-0128, 1-800-421-5722, or maryann.wegmann@lsba.org.