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Connecticut CLE Requirements

Stay compliant with the Connecticut State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.


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Attorney Credits offers CLE for Connecticut attorneys. The Connecticut judicial branch doesn't approve providers or courses. Since we are approved providers in numerous states and we offer courses in 48 states, our courses meet the requirements to offer Connecticut CLE.
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Connecticut CLE at a Glance

Connecticut attorneys can complete all 12 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.

12 CLE Credits

12 total credit hours required annually

2 Legal Ethics Credits

2 Specialty Credit Hours required Annually

December 31 Deadline

Compliance Deadline is December 31 every year

No Live Requirement

Connecticut has no live webinar credit requirements

Connecticut CLE Requirements

Total CLE Hours: 12 credit hours

Total Online Credits Allowed: 12 credit hours

Specialty Requirements: 2 credit hours total, including 2 credit hours of Legal Ethics.

Live Webinar Credits: None

Compliance Deadline: December 31

Reporting Deadline: March 10

Reporting Cycle: 1 year

State Reporting: Connecticut attorneys are required to self-report their overall MCLE compliance on the annual registration form that is mailed in January.

Approved Provider

Attorney Credits offers CLE for Connecticut attorneys. The Connecticut judicial branch doesn't approve providers or courses. Since we are approved providers in numerous states and we offer courses in 48 states, our courses meet the requirements to offer Connecticut CLE.

Additional Resources

  • CT State Bar Phone: 860-223-4400

Top Connecticut CLE Questions

Get quick answers to the most common questions about Connecticut CLE requirements

How many MCLE hours are required?

Twelve credit hours every year - including 2 required hours of legal ethics/professionalism.

Is there a special MCLE requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

No, there is no special requirement for newly admitted attorneys.

When are newly admitted attorneys required to begin completing the MCLE requirement?

Newly admitted attorneys must complete the 12 required MCLE hours in the calendar year following their admission to the Connecticut Bar Association.

How many MCLE hours can I take through this site?

All 12 credit hours.

How do these MCLE courses qualify for credit in Connecticut?

There is no formal approval process for MCLE courses or providers. If an MCLE provider's courses have been approved in another state, then the provider's courses are automatically approved in Connecticut. Certificates are issued by Attorney Credits. Because Attorney Credits offers MCLE courses in 48 other states and we are approved providers in numerous states, our courses qualify for MCLE credit in Connecticut.

What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: December 31
Reporting Deadline: March 10

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