Who is considered a Newly Admitted Attorney in Connecticut?

Newly Admitted Attorneys are those who were admitted to practice in Connecticut in the current calendar year.

What are the CLE Requirements for Newly Admitted CT Attorneys?

Newly Admitted Attorneys are not required to complete any CLE credits in the year that they are admitted. For example, an attorney who is admitted in 2017 does not need to complete any CLE credits until 2018.

How can Newly Admitted Attorneys earn CLE credits?

Accepted course formats include: Online courses (Webcasts, Webinars, On Demand Videos, etc.) Audio courses (MP3, via Mobile App, etc.) Live Traditional Classroom Video Conferences

If Newly Admitted Attorneys take CLE during their first year of admission, can they carry over credits to the next year?

Yes! If a Newly Admitted Attorney voluntarily completes CLE credit in their first year, they may carry over up to 2 credits toward their first reporting cycle.

Are there other ways that Newly Admitted Attorneys can earn CLE credit in CT?

Yes! Connecticut attorneys can receive credit for: Speaking or teaching an accredited CLE program. Attorneys may earn CLE credits for teaching a CLE program. Credits are calculated based on one credit for every two hours of preparation time, with a maximum of 6 CLE credits for one program. Teaching law courses at an ABA-accredited law school. Full-time professors will be credited for the full MCLE requirements. Part-time or adjunct professors will receive 1 credit for every 60 minutes of classroom instruction and 1 credit for every 120 minutes of preparation. Publishing legal research-based writing. Attorneys can receive CLE credit for writing articles for a legal publication or for writing a book. The amount of credit given is based on the amount of time the attorney spent on drafting the writing. Judging or coaching a moot court or mock trial course or competition that is part of an ABA law school. Attorneys can receive up to 4 CLE credits per cycle.

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Connecticut Newly Admitted CLE Requirements at a Glance

Newly admitted Connecticut attorneys are not required to complete any CLE credits in the year that they are admitted.

Carry Over Credits: A maximum of 2 credits may be carried over if an attorney voluntarily chooses to complete CLE credits in their first year.

Reporting: Attorneys must keep the certificates that they receive for seven years.

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