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Colorado CLE Requirements
Colorado attorneys must complete 45 hours of mandatory continuing education each reporting period, including 7 hours of professional responsibility. (C.R.C.P. 250.2(1)) Professional responsibility credits must include 2 hours covering topics of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and at least 5 credit hours covering legal ethics and professionalism. Each reporting period is 3 years and ends on December 31st.
Key Points:
- Credit Calculation: 50 minutes = 1 credit hour rounded to the nearest whole number.
- Ethics/Professionalism: Minimum 7 professionalism credits, including 2 hours of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and 5 hours of legal ethics and professionalism.
- Formats Allowed: In-person activities and online activities that take place simultaneously with a live speaker are considered live credit. Pre-accredited on-demand courses without a live presenter are considered homestudy.
- Self-Study: Non-accredited on-demand courses may qualify for independent study, which is capped at 9 credits per reporting period. RCLE-FORM 7 must be submitted by the attorney.
- Carryover: No carryover credit allowed.
- Exemptions: Those over age 72.
- Reporting: Attorneys are responsible for reporting their own CLE Credits.
How to Track & Report Colorado CLE Credits
- Attorneys are responsible for tracking and reporting their Colorado MCLE credits.
- Certify and submit your records of attendance online using the Colorado CLE Track system.
- Only pre-approved courses can be entered into the system.
- Programs need to be completed by December 31st every three years, but you have until January 31st the following year to report your credit.
Special Rules: Remote Programs & Reciprocity
- On-Demand Courses that are submitted by the provider and approved by Colorado are considered homestudy and do not have a cap.
- On-Demand Courses that are not submitted by the provider can be submitted by the attorney as an independent self-study credit and are capped at 9 credits for the reporting period. Professional Responsibility credits are not allowed to be completed through independent self-study.
- Live out-of-state courses (including live webinars) that are not submitted by the provider can be submitted by the attorney for credit.
- Attorneys whose primary residence and business address are out of state can use the CLE obligations in their home jurisdiction to submit a CLE Compliance via Comity Statement.
Qualifying Ethics & Professionalism Topics
- Legal Ethics, including the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct, Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct, ABA model Rules, or rules relating to other legal authorities.
- Legal Professionalism, including the Colorado Attorney Oath of Admission, and the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI), including equal access to the justice system, representing diverse populations, and the elimination of bias in the legal system.
Colorado CLE Provider & Course Standards
- Course Content: The course must have a primary objective of promoting the professional competence of lawyers and judges and must relate directly to the practice of law.
- Presenters: Must be qualified in the subject area by knowledge, training, skill, or education.
- Educational Materials: Must be detailed, high-quality, and distributed on or before the course time.
- Certification: Provider must provide the attendee with a certificate of attendance.
- Evaluation: Attendees must complete an evaluation of the program.
Key Colorado CLE Deadlines
- Complete all Colorado credits by December 31st of your 3-year reporting period.
- Report credits by January 31st of the following year or file a make-up plan.
- Complete make-up programs by May 31st.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I earn all 45 Colorado CLE hours through online programs?
Yes, as long as the programs have been pre-approved by Colorado.
Q: Can I carry over my Colorado CLE Credit?
No, Colorado does not allow for carry-over CLE credit.
Q: Who is exempt from Colorado CLE?
Those who are over the age of 72 are exempt from Colorado MCLE. (C.R.C.P. 250.2(7)(b))
Q: Can self-study courses be used for Colorado CLE?
Attorneys may submit applications for independent study here. Limited to 9 credits per compliance period.
Q: What if I do not complete my compliance requirements in Colorado by the deadline?
See the Colorado noncompliance guidelines here.
Enroll in Accredited Colorado CLE Programs Today
- Complete all 45 required credits on your schedule.
- Live interactive webinars & convenient on-demand sessions.
- Certificates are available instantly for reporting.
If you would like MCLE credit in Colorado for a Trial Guides CLE course not previously approved, please request credit here.