Board Certified Specialists May Earn Up To 12.5 Hours of Approved Specialization “Self-Study” Credits in 2020 On April 29, 2020, the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization unanimously approved the following: In compliance with the April 28, 2020 Supreme Court of Louisiana Order, and in accordance with LBLS Rules 7.4 and 7.9, the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization deems its rules for specialty education amended for “self-study” credits and the limitation on “self-study” credits is increased from 4 hours to 12.5 hours for 2020 only. All specialists may earn up to 12.5 hours of approved specialization “self-study” credits on or before December 31, 2020.