Organized as a voluntary association in 1915, the Wyoming State Bar was integrated by the state legislature in 1939. The bar assists in regulating and improving the profession under the authority of the Wyoming Supreme Court and requires high standards of competence, public service, conduct, and integrity. The Wyoming State Bar also maintains the boards for admissions, professional responsibility and ethics, and continuing legal education (CLE). In order to continue practicing in Wyoming, lawyers must complete 15 bar-authorized credits of CLE each year.