Is CLE mandatory in Minnesota?

Yes — Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

45 hrs / 3-year cycle, with ethics: 3 hours. Details and current rules at cle.mn.gov (MN Board of CLE).

Can I get free CLE credit in Minnesota?

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 Minnesota accreditation per course.

When is the Minnesota CLE deadline?

August 31 of your category's reporting year, in a three-category rotation by admission. An unusual late-summer close — set the reminder for June.

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

Yes, toward general hours when Minnesota-accredited. The specialty categories (ethics, bias) require category-specific approval, and the on-demand cap means format matters as much as content.

Minnesota CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

Minnesota CLE: 45 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeMinnesota's CLE requirement, decoded: 45 hrs / 3 yrs, 3 hours ethics, deadline Aug 31 of your category year — plus where MN lawyers earn credit free. Tempello.