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    Colorado CLE Requirements and Courses

    Detailed jurisdiction information about MCLE regulations and general information accreditation of ABA CLE events, webinars, and on-demand CLE courses

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    Colorado Newly-Admitted CLE Rules

    Colorado attorneys must complete a mandatory course on professionalism presented by the Colorado Bar Association prior to being admitted, which shall satisfy 6 general credits toward their first CLE requirement.

    Colorado General CLE Rules

    • Credit hours required: 45 hours per reporting period
    • Specialty credits required:  5 hours of ethics credit and 2 hours of equity, diversity, & inclusivity per reporting period
    • Length of reporting period: 3 years
    • Compliance date: December 31
    • Reporting date: January 31
    • Compliance group: Varies by admission date. Attorneys report every 3 years after becoming licensed in Colorado. 
    • Minutes per credit hour: 50 minutes. To calculate credit for a specific program, divide the total length of the program in minutes by 50 and round general credits to the nearest whole credit, and round ethics credits down to the nearest 1/10th credit.
    • Distance Learning Requirements: May take all credits with live webcast or previously recorded.
    • Attendance Reporting Procedure: Colorado lawyers must complete an online affidavit form via the Supreme Court’s lawyer reporting site. and enter the course approval code found on attorney certificates of completion.

    State Contact Information

    Colorado Supreme Court, Office of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education, 1300 Broadway, Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203 | (303) 928-7771

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    A Note About MCLE Credit

    The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only. Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit. Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules.

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