Wyoming attorneys must complete 15 CLE credit hours each calendar year. That total must include at least 2 hours of legal ethics.
Annual CLE Requirements in Wyoming
- Total requirement: 15 credit hours per year
- Ethics requirement: 2 credit hours
- Live minimum: At least 7 hours must be from live or interactive formats (in-person, live webcast, or synchronous online sessions)
- Self-study (on-demand) cap: Up to 8 hours may be completed through on-demand or recorded programs
- Deadline: Credits must be completed by December 31
- Reporting: CLE hours must be reported by January 15 of the following year
Carryover & Exemptions
- Carryover: Excess CLE hours (including live credits) may be carried forward for up to 2 years
- Ethics carryover: Excess ethics credits may carry forward but will count as general credit
- Exemption: Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from CLE requirements during the calendar year of admission
Key Takeaway
Wyoming attorneys must complete 15 CLE hours annually, including 2 in ethics. At least 7 hours must be earned through live or interactive programs, while up to 8 may be completed through on-demand online courses, with excess hours eligible for a two-year carryover.