Is CLE mandatory in Indiana?

Yes — Indiana requires 36 hours every three years with at least 6 each year, 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 Indiana?

36 hrs / 3-year cycle (≥6/yr), with ethics: 3 hours. Details and current rules at courts.in.gov (Indiana Office of Admissions & CE).

Can I get free CLE credit in Indiana?

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 Indiana accreditation per course.

When is the Indiana CLE deadline?

Two deadlines matter: December 31 every year for the 6-hour minimum, and December 31 of your third year for the 36-hour total. The courts portal transcript shows both.

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

Yes, toward general hours, in any format since the 2022 cap removal. Practice-management and technology programs with Indiana approval count in full.

Indiana CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

Indiana CLE: 36 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeIndiana CLE decoded: 36 hours every 3 years with 3 ethics hours, a 6-hour annual minimum, and a cycle ending Dec 31 of year three, plus free webinars.