Colorado Continuing Legal Education Requirements

Reporting Method: Self-Reporting

Compliance Period: Three-Year Cycle

Reporting Process: Attorneys must certify their MCLE compliance through the Colorado Supreme Court CLE Track online reporting system.

Compliance Deadline: December 31 of the attorney's reporting year.

Reporting Deadline: January 31 following the compliance deadline.

Total Credits Required: 45 credit hours every three years.

Specialty Credit Requirements:
  •  5 hours of Legal Ethics and Professionalism 
  •  2 hours of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) 
Maximum Online Credits: 45 credit hours. All required CLE credits may be completed through approved online courses.

Carryover Credit: None permitted.

Record Retention: Attorneys should retain certificates of completion and supporting CLE documentation in accordance with Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education requirements.

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