Is CLE mandatory in Colorado?

Yes — Colorado requires 45 hours every three years, with the specialty hours and format rules broken down in the facts card at the top of this page. Verify current details with the official source linked there, since requirements change.

How many CLE hours do I need in Colorado?

45 hrs / 3-year cycle, with professional responsibility: 7 hours total. Details and current rules at coloradosupremecourt.com (Attorney Regulation CLE).

Can I get free CLE credit in Colorado?

A meaningful share, yes — free accredited programming from Justia Connect, the platform CLE calendars, and bar programs covers general hours easily; specialty categories take more deliberate hunting. Always confirm Colorado accreditation per course.

When is the Colorado CLE deadline?

December 31 of the third year of your individual cycle, affidavit by January 31. Your transcript at the regulation office shows your exact cycle end.

Do technology and practice-management courses count for CLE in Colorado?

Yes — Colorado credits approved technology and law-practice-management programming toward general hours with no format cap, making it one of the easiest 45-hour states to satisfy online.

Colorado CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

Colorado CLE: 45 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeColorado CLE decoded: 45 hours every 3 years, 7 hours of professional responsibility, due Dec 31 of your third cycle year, plus where CO lawyers earn them.