Is CLE mandatory in Wisconsin?

Yes — Wisconsin requires 30 hours every two 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 Wisconsin?

30 hrs / 2-year cycle, with ethics (epr): 3 hours. Details and current rules at wicourts.gov (Board of Bar Examiners).

Can I get free CLE credit in Wisconsin?

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 Wisconsin accreditation per course.

When is the Wisconsin CLE deadline?

December 31 of your reporting year (matched to your admission-year parity), report by February 1. BBE late fees start promptly — the February date is firm.

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

Better than counting toward general hours — Wisconsin names law-practice-management as a credit category, up to 6 hours per cycle. Confirm each course's Wisconsin approval and category on its accreditation page.

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Wisconsin CLE: 30 Hours, Decoded — and Where to Earn Them FreeWisconsin's CLE requirement, decoded: 30 hrs / 2 yrs, 3 hours ethics, deadline Dec 31 of your cycle year — plus where WI lawyers earn credit free. Tempello.