March 2025 CLE Deadline and Requirements for Montana Lawyers

If you’re an attorney in Montana, March 31st is an important deadline. With the Montana CLE deadline approaching, make sure you’ve completed all necessary credits to keep your license active and stay in good standing with the State Bar of Montana.

We know your time is valuable, so we’re here to make navigating Montana’s CLE requirements easy.

What Are My Deadlines and Credit Requirements?

If you’re practicing law in MT, you need to complete 15 credit hours every year. At least 2 of those credits must be in Ethics.

You have until March 31st to complete your CLEs, and until May 15th to report them.

What Types of CLE Courses Are Accepted in Montana?

10 credits must be Live Webcasts; 5 credits can be On-Demand or Live Webcasts.

How SproutEd Can Help You Stay Compliant

At SproutEd, we simplify your path to meeting Montana’s CLE requirements. With our wide selection of courses across numerous practice areas, you can easily find the content you need to not only stay compliant but also enhance your legal expertise.

Consider our Unlimited CLE Membership or our Montana CLE Membership. Both membership options offer the flexibility to take as many courses as you need throughout the year at a fixed price. This option is especially beneficial for attorneys who want to stay ahead without the stress of tracking individual course costs.

MT CLE FAQs

How do I report my CLE credits?
SproutEd Reports your attendance and credit to the Montana CLE Commission within 30 days of each course. By April 15th, the CLE Commission sends a transcript of each attorney’s reported CLE credits from the previous reporting period. Attorneys must provide corrections to the report, if any, by May 15th.

Can I carry over extra CLE credits?
30 Live Webcast credits, including 4 in Ethics, may be carried over in to the next Reporting Period.

What are the consequences of not completing my CLE in time?

Attorneys who have not complied with CLE requirements and paid the $50.00 late fee by July 1 will be immediately suspended for non-compliance as required by the Montana Supreme Court.

What if I’m New to Practicing in Montana?