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Minnesota CLE Requirements and Courses

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

CLE FAQ for Newly-Admitted Attorneys

Want to learn more about CLE generally, and explore CLE webinars and on-demand products specifically for newly-admitted attorneys?

Minnesota Newly-Admitted CLE Rules

Newly admitted Minnesota attorneys are assigned to one of three reporting groups for CLE purposes. Attorneys can find their assigned group in the upper left-hand corner of their wallet licenses.

Minnesota General CLE Rules

  • Credit hours required: 45 hours per reporting period
  • Specialty credits required: 3 hours of ethics, 2 hours of elimination of bias, 1 hour of mental health/substance abuse credits per reporting period
  • Length of reporting period: 3 years
  • Compliance date: June 30
  • Reporting date: August 31
  • Compliance group: There are 3 categories for CLE reporting and new attorneys are assigned to Category 1, 2, or 3 for reporting every 3 years. Category 1 attorneys report in 2018; Category 2, in 2019; and Category 3, in 2017. 
  • Minutes per credit hour: 60 minutes. To calculate credit for a specific program, divide the total length of the program in minutes by 60 and round to the nearest quarter hour.
  • Distance Learning Requirements: May take all credits with live webcast, previoulsy recorded limited to 30 credits, on demand cap eliminated for attorneys reporting 2024 and after.
  • Attendance Reporting Procedure: Attorneys must self-report completion of CLE requirements each reporting period through an affidavit or online reporting. Neither the ABA nor attorneys send certificates of attendance to the Minnesota State Board of CLE.

State Contact Information

Minnesota State Board of CLE, 180 East 5th Street, Suite 950, St. Paul, MN 55101 | (651) 297-7100

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.