Montana Rules for Continuing Legal Education – 2026
Mandatory CLE in Montana: the annual credit requirement, what qualifies, reporting, exemptions including emeritus status, and the consequences of non-compliance. Administered by the CLE Commission.
Browse all 17 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Principles
Rule 1
Purpose
Rule 2
Definitions
Rule 3
Commission
Rule 4
Burden of Proof
Rule 5
Education Requirements for MCLE Compliance
Rule 6
Exemptions, Extensions, and Waivers
Rule 7
Reporting Requirements
Rule 8
Credit Hours and Accreditation Standards
Rule 9
Types of Activities that Qualify for Credit
Rule 10
Accreditation of Activities in Other States or Jurisdictions
Rule 11
Accreditation
Rule 12
Appeals
Rule 13
Noncompliance
Rule 14
CLE Requirement Upon Reinstatement to Active Status or After
Rule 15
CLE Requirement Upon Change from Voluntary Inactive or Resigned
Rule 16
Confidentiality