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Minnesota Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 45 credits every 3 years
Specialty Credits 3 ethics credits
2 elimination of bias credits
1 mental illness and substance abuse credit
CLE Compliance Deadline June 30
CLE Reporting Deadline August 31
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand
Carryover Carryover is not allowed
CLE Credit Reporting CLE credits are self-reported

Minnesota CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Minnesota-Licensed Attorney?

Minnesota attorneys must complete 45 credit hours every 3 years, including at least 3 ethics credits, 2 elimination of bias credits, and 1 mental health/substance abuse credit. News: As of July 1st, 2024 – there is now a mental health and substance abuse credit requirement.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Minnesota attorneys must complete 45 credit hours every 3 years, including at least 3 ethics credits, 2 elimination of bias credits, and 1 mental health/substance abuse credit. News: As of July 1st, 2024 – there is now a mental health and substance abuse credit requirement.

As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

Each Minnesota attorney is placed in a CLE category for reporting CLE. Categories 1, 2, or 3 correspond with the 3-year CLE reporting cycle. The attorney’s category is assigned by the date of admission to the Minnesota bar.

Category 1 lawyers report their CLE in 2024, 2027, etc.

Category 2 lawyers report their CLE in 2025, 2028, etc.

Category 3 lawyers report their CLE in 2026, 2029, etc.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

No, carryover is not allowed.

As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

New lawyers have a full three year reporting period, plus the balance of the year that the lawyer is admitted. Courses taken after bar admission, but prior to the start of the initial reporting period, may be used for the initial reporting period.

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How Else Can Minnesota Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved, live CLE courses.
  • Teach approved, live CLE courses.
  • Perform Pro Bono legal representation.
  • Attend courses at universities.

 

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.

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Minnesota CLE Compliance and Reporting

When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Minnesota lawyers must report all CLE credits earned during the 3-year period by August 31 of the last year of the assigned reporting period.

How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Minnesota attorneys must report attendance online by logging into the OASIS Attorney Record.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 380
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-333-1183
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.