Is CLE mandatory in Missouri?

Yes — Missouri requires 15 hours a year (July–June 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 Missouri?

15 hrs / year (Jul 1–Jun 30), with ethics / professionalism: 2 hours. Details and current rules at mobar.org (Missouri MCLE).

Can I get free CLE credit in Missouri?

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 Missouri accreditation per course.

When is the Missouri CLE deadline?

June 30 closes the compliance year; report by July 31. Missouri's mid-summer calendar is offset from almost everyone else's — track it separately.

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

Yes, toward the 13 general hours when approved. Remember the bias hour's live-format rule when planning: that specific hour can't come from your on-demand queue.

Missouri CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

Missouri CLE: 15 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeMissouri's CLE requirement, decoded: 15 hrs / yr, 2 hours ethics / professionalism, deadline Jun 30 — plus where MO lawyers earn credit free. From Tempello.