Is CLE mandatory in Oregon?

Yes — Oregon 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 Oregon?

45 hrs / 3-year cycle, with ethics: 5 hours. Details and current rules at osbar.org (Oregon State Bar MCLE).

Can I get free CLE credit in Oregon?

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 Oregon accreditation per course.

When is the Oregon CLE deadline?

Your cycle ends December 31 of its third year, with reporting open until April 30. The cure window is real but the specialty hours are the ones that strand people — don't leave them for the window.

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

Yes, toward general hours — Oregon takes online programming without hostile caps. The specialty categories each need their specific Oregon accreditation.

Oregon CLE 2026: Requirements + Free Webinar Sources

Oregon CLE: 45 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeOregon's CLE requirement, decoded: 45 hrs / 3 yrs, 5 hours ethics, deadline Cycle ends Dec 31; report by Apr 30 — plus where OR lawyers earn credit free.