Wyoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Requirements

Wyoming CLE Requirements at a Glance

Requirement	Details
Total Hours	15 credit hours per compliance period (annually)
Ethics / Professionalism	2 hours required each year
Delivery Formats Allowed	Live, webinar, or on-demand (if accredited)
On-Demand / Self-Study Cap	Up to 8 hours may be earned through on-demand or self-study
Compliance Period	January 1 – December 31 each year
Reporting Deadline	January 15 of the following year
Carryover Credit	Up to 15 general hours may carry forward; ethics may not
Exemptions / Special Rules	Newly admitted attorneys, inactive members, retired attorneys, and judges
Reporting Responsibility	Attorneys self-report via the Wyoming State Bar CLE Portal

Overview

Wyoming attorneys must complete 15 CLE credit hours each year, including 2 hours in legal ethics or professional responsibility. The compliance year runs from January 1 through December 31, and attorneys must report compliance by January 15 of the following year using the Wyoming State Bar online CLE portal.

CLE Credit Hour Requirements

• 15 total CLE hours required annually
• Of those, 2 hours must be in ethics or professional responsibility
• Up to 8 hours may be earned through accredited on-demand or self-study programs
• The remaining hours must be live or interactive programs
• Attorneys may also earn CLE credit for teaching, publishing, or participating in bar-related education programs
• All CLE programs must be accredited by the Wyoming State Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee

Compliance Period

• The CLE compliance year runs from January 1 through December 31
• Attorneys must complete all required CLE hours by December 31
• CLE compliance reports are due by January 15 of the following year

Reporting and Deadlines

• Attorneys self-report CLE through the Wyoming State Bar CLE Portal
• CLE providers often report attendance directly to the Bar
• Attorneys are responsible for confirming their transcripts are accurate and up to date
• Late reporting results in a $100 penalty and a possible notice of noncompliance

Carryover Rules

• Up to 15 general CLE hours may carry forward into the next reporting year
• Ethics or professional responsibility credits cannot carry forward

Exemptions and Special Rules

• Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from CLE requirements for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are admitted
• Inactive, retired, and judicial members are exempt while in those statuses
• Attorneys reinstating to active status must complete any missed CLE from prior years
• Waivers or extensions may be granted by the CLE Committee for hardship, illness, or military service

Approved Providers, Accreditation & Alternative Credit Methods

• CLE programs must be accredited by the Wyoming State Bar CLE Committee
• Out-of-state CLE programs accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction may qualify upon submission for approval
• Attorneys may also earn CLE credit for:
  • Teaching accredited CLE or law school courses
  • Writing or publishing legal materials
  • Participating in bar or professional education activities
• Providers must retain attendance records for 3 years

Non-Compliance Penalties

• Attorneys who fail to complete or report CLE receive a Notice of Noncompliance
• Late reporting or completion results in a $100 penalty
• Continued noncompliance may lead to administrative suspension by the Wyoming Supreme Court
• Reinstatement requires proof of CLE completion, payment of fees, and certification of compliance

How to Report CLE in Wyoming

1. Complete 15 CLE hours, including 2 ethics hours, by December 31
2. Log in to the Wyoming State Bar CLE Portal
3. Review your transcript and confirm all credits are recorded
4. Submit your certification of compliance by January 15
5. Retain attendance records and certificates for audit purposes

Wyoming CLE Frequently Asked Questions

How many CLE hours are required in Wyoming?

15 hours annually, including 2 in ethics or professional responsibility.

Can I complete CLE online?

Yes. Up to 8 hours per year may be completed through accredited on-demand or self-study courses.

Can I carry over CLE hours?

Yes. Up to 15 general hours may carry forward, but ethics hours cannot.

Who is exempt from CLE in Wyoming?

Newly admitted attorneys (first year), inactive or retired members, and judges.

What happens if I fail to complete or report CLE?

You’ll incur a $100 penalty and risk administrative suspension if deficiencies aren’t cured.

Can teaching or writing count toward CLE?

Yes. Teaching or authoring approved legal education content can qualify for CLE credit with prior approval.

Wyoming CLE Resources

• Wyoming State Bar CLE: https://www.wyomingbar.org/cle/
• CLE Rules (Rule 4): https://www.wyomingbar.org/for-lawyers/cle-rules/
• CLE Reporting Portal: https://www.wyomingbar.org/cle-login/
• CLE FAQs: https://www.wyomingbar.org/cle-faqs/