State CLE Requirements
Connecticut CLE Requirements
Connecticut attorneys must complete 12 credit hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education every year, including 2 hours of ethics and professionalism.
Overview
The Connecticut Judicial Branch requires all attorneys admitted to the Connecticut Bar to complete 12 credit hours of continuing legal education each calendar year. At least 2 of those hours must cover ethics or professionalism.
Connecticut's MCLE rule is relatively straightforward: the reporting period runs January 1 through December 31, and attorneys must track their credits for seven years. All 12 hours may be completed through online on-demand programs.
For more details, see the Connecticut Judicial Branch MCLE Information.
12-Hour Breakdown
Connecticut keeps it simple. TalksOnLaw courses cover both required categories.
Ethics & Professionalism
2 hrsAt least 2 of the 12 required hours must address ethics or professionalism. These may be integrated into broader substantive courses that include an ethics component, or taken as standalone ethics programs.
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General CLE
10 hrsThe remaining 10 hours may be earned in any qualifying CLE category, including substantive law, skills, and practice management. All hours may be completed online.
Reporting & Compliance
Annual Calendar Year
Connecticut runs on a calendar year: January 1 through December 31. All 12 hours must be completed by year end. Your first reporting period ends on December 31 of the first calendar year following your admission to the bar.
Carryover Credits
Connecticut allows a maximum carryover of 2 credits to the following year, including ethics credits. This is a strict cap — no more than 2 credits may be carried forward under any circumstances.
Credit Formats
All 12 hours may be earned through online on-demand courses, including ethics credits. This makes Connecticut one of the most flexible states for online CLE.
Record Retention
Attorneys must retain CLE records (certificates, attendance verification) for seven years. You certify compliance on your annual attorney registration; you only submit records if the Judicial Branch asks for them.
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Connecticut doesn't certify courses or providers; attorneys decide whether a course meets Practice Book §2-27A. TalksOnLaw courses are approved for credit in New York, California, and Illinois and cover Ethics & Professionalism and general CLE topics.
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