Connecticut CLE Requirements
Required Connecticut CLE Credits
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All credit hours may be taken as live or self-study programs.
Connecticut CLE Reporting Deadlines
Reporting deadline: Annual Registration (due by the first Friday in March)
Reporting period: 1 year
Connecticut
General Connecticut Continuing Legal Education Credit Requirements
How many CLE credits do you need in Connecticut, and what types of CLE credit do you need?
In Connecticut, active status attorneys must complete 12.00 CLE credits (with 2.00 credits in Ethics/Professionalism) every year to maintain good standing with the Connecticut Bar.
Credit Hour: 60 minutes (rounded down to the nearest 1/4 hour).When is the Connecticut CLE reporting deadline?
Connecticut attorneys must complete all 12.00 required credits by December 31. Attorneys verify their compliance with the CLE requirement when they complete their annual registration the following year (usually due by the first Friday in March).
How long is the Connecticut CLE reporting period, and when does it end?
The reporting period is 1 year and ends on December 31 for all attorneys.
How do I report my Connecticut CLE credits?
Connecticut attorneys are responsible for tracking their own CLE credits with the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. You must keep your CLE records for 7 years. Each year with your annual registration, you will certify that you have completed the CLE credits required for the prior year.
How can Experienced Connecticut Attorneys fulfill the Connecticut CLE requirements in compliance with format of delivery regulations?
Experienced attorneys can fulfill their Connecticut CLE requirement by completing courses following accepted formats. Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE
- Person Courses
- Webinars
- Webcasts
- Video Conference
Self Study
- OnDemand courses
- Video recordings
- Audio recordings
- Online Courses
- DVDs
How many Connecticut CLE credits can I carry over?
Connecticut attorneys may carry over 2.00 CLE credits to the next year. You may carry over ethics credits.
How many Connecticut CLE credits can I earn with self-study courses?
There is no limit. You may earn all 12.00 required CLE credits with self-study courses (including ethics/professionalism credits).
What are the specialty credit requirements in Connecticut?
Connecticut attorneys must complete 2.00 ethics/professionalism credits every year.
Is in-program attendance verification required to receive Connecticut CLE credit?
No. In-program attendance verification is not required.
Additional CLE Resources for Connecticut Attorneys
- State Contact Information:
- Address: Connecticut Bar Association 538 Preston Avenue, 3rd Floor, Meriden, CT 06450
- Phone Number: 860-223-4400
- Email Address: msc@ctbar.org
- Website: https://www.jud.ct.gov/mcle/
- Connecticut CLE FAQ and Newly Admitted Mentoring Program
- CT MCLE FAQ
- Newly Admitted Mentoring Program: The Connecticut Bar Association administers a statewide mentoring program designed for Newly Admitted Attorneys. For more information, email David McGrath, email: dmcgrath@lchfamilylaw.com, or check out the flier by clicking here!
Are you newly admitted to the Connecticut Bar? Here’s what you need to know:
What are the Connecticut CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?
Newly admitted attorneys in Connecticut are exempt for the year in which they are admitted to the Connecticut Bar.
Can I carry over credits I completed during my year of admission to the Connecticut State Bar?
Yes. If you complete CLE credits after admission to the bar and before December 31 of the year you were admitted, you may carry over 2.00 CLE credits to your first compliance year.
When does my first reporting period for Connecticut end?
Your first CLE reporting period ends on December 31 of the first calendar year following your admission to the Connecticut Bar. For example, if you were admitted in October of 2024, your first CLE reporting period ends on December 31, 2025.
Are there any special credit requirements for new attorneys in Connecticut?
No. There are no special CLE requirements for newly admitted Connecticut attorneys.
Who is considered a newly admitted attorney in Connecticut?
Those who were admitted to practice in Connecticut in the current calendar year are considered a Newly Admitted Attorney.
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