Understanding the Montana CLE Requirement
Total CLE Requirement:
15 credit hours annually
Credit Format:
5 credit hours may be completed online through TRTCLE's on-demand courses, and 10 credit hours must be "live" or "interactive", which includes TRTCLE's live videoconference and teleconference courses.
Credit Breakdown:
13 hours General
2 hours Legal Ethics/Professionalism
Compliance Deadline:
March 31
Reporting Deadline:
May 15
*Please note that Montana has a 6-week grace period during which you may earn and report CLE credits without penalty. This means you may attend CLE programs up until May 15 to meet the requirement for the year ending March 31 without being assessed a late fee.
Reporting Information:
TRTCLE reports attendance to The Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education.
Newly Admitted Requirement:
New admittees are exempt from the CLE requirement during the first reporting year in which they are licensed.
State Contact Information:
-
Montana Continuing Legal Education
7 West 6th Avenue
P.O. Box 577
Helena, MT 59624 -
(T) (406) 442-7660
-
cle@montanabar.org
www.mtcle.org
Why Choose TRTCLE?
Accessible Everywhere
Access our content from the web, mobile devices, and even iPads. Anytime, anywhere.
Top Faculty
Our curated team of lecturers is comprised of only the brightest minds in the legal profession.
Approved for Montana credit.
TRTCLE is an accredited Montana CLE provider.
No matter where you practice, our courses can help you satisfy your CLE credits.
Daily Lectures Across
the Nation
Learn when it’s most convenient for you with our comprehensive schedule of live and online courses.
Highest Quality Video Content
Watch online courses with crystal-clear audio and video so you never have to miss a single word.
Instant Certification
Receive your course certification within minutes of completing a course.