Connecticut Attorney CLE Requirements
| CLE Credit Requirement | 12 credits every year |
| Specialty Credits | 2 ethics credits |
| CLE Compliance Deadline | December 31 |
| CLE Reporting Deadline | During attorney registration at the beginning of January until the beginning of March. |
| Approved BARBRI Formats | On-demand |
| Carryover | Up to 2 credits, including ethics credits |
| CLE Reporting Instructions | BARBRI reports CLE credits. Attorneys must certify compliance. |
Connecticut CLE FAQs
Connecticut attorneys are required to complete 12 credits, including 2 ethics and professionalism CLE credits each year.
Connecticut-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
Connecticut attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.
Yes, in Connecticut, up to 2 credits, including ethics credits, may be carried over.
New Connecticut attorneys must begin earning CLE credit in the calendar year following their year of admission.
How Else Can I Earn CLE Credit?
- Attend approved CLE courses, in-person or delivered via live or recorded technology.
- Teach at an approved CLE course. Attorneys can earn one credit hour for each two hours of preparation. The maximum number of hours that an attorney can earn for a single course is six.
- Teach at an ABA-accredited law school. Full-time professors will be credited for the full CLE requirements. Part-time or adjunct professors will receive 1 credit for every 60 minutes of classroom instruction and 1 credit for every 120 minutes of preparation.
- Publish legal writing. Attorneys can earn credit based on the actual time spent drafting the written material.
- Judge or coach a moot court or mock trial course or competition that is part of an ABA law school. Attorneys can earn up to 4 credits per cycle.
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS
Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes
With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.
Connecticut CLE Compliance and Reporting
When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Attorneys certify that they have completed the CLE requirement during registration, which takes place from the beginning of January until the beginning of March each year.
How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?
Connecticut attorneys must certify on their annual registration form that they have completed the CLE requirement. Attorneys must retain records to prove compliance for a period of seven years.
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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.
