Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requires licensed attorneys to complete a specified number of educational hours annually to maintain their license. These courses cover legal updates, ethics, professionalism, and specialized practice areas, ensuring lawyers stay current with laws and standards. CLE promotes ongoing professional development, accountability, and competence within the legal community. In Minnesota, most attorneys must complete 45 hours of CLE every three years, including some ethics or professionalism credits. This system supports high-quality legal representation by encouraging lawyers to continually enhance their knowledge and skills.