This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website and allow us to remember you.
We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics and metrics about our visitors both on this website and other media.
To find out more about the cookies we use, see our Privacy Policy.
Accreditation and CLE Rules for Minnesota
Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved sponsor (10551) of CLE by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education .
Minnesota attorneys are required to take 45 credit hours every 3 years including 3 credit hours of Ethics, 2 credit hours of Elimination of Bias and 1 credit hour of Mental Health/Substance Use.
Effective January 1, 2024, there is no limit to the number of on-demand CLE credits a Minnesota lawyer may report towards their three-year reporting period. Approved courses viewed after January 1, 2024, towards the 2024 reporting period (or later) are not subject to a credit cap.
Beginning July 1, 2024, MN attorneys are required to take 1 credit in Mental Health/Substance Use. Category 2 lawyers due to report in 2025 will be the first group of lawyers subject to this requirement.
Minnesota attorneys can earn all 45 CLE credit hours with us including 3 credit hours of Ethics, 2 credit hours of Elimination of Bias and 1 credit hour of Mental Health/Substance Use using our Online & iOS/Android App courses.
All Minnesota licensed attorneys are assigned to one of three reporting groups for CLE purposes. Attorneys can find their assigned reporting group in the upper left-hand corner of their wallet licenses.
Category 1: July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021 & July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
Category 2: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 & July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
Category 3: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023 & July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education
Lawyer Registration Office
180 East 5th Street, Suite 950
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-297-7100
An Introduction to Conducting a Special Civil Trial Under 20K in Damages
Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved sponsor (10551) of CLE by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education .
To view our full accreditation details please .
General Credits
1
$29
All Courses Available iOS/Android Web
About This Course
This CLE presentation is designed specifically for new attorneys who may lack mentorship or guidance from senior colleagues. It offers practical strategies to help them confidently handle a wide range of cases, from Special Civil matters to Temporary Restraining Orders and even more complex Civil litigation.
The course aims to equip new attorneys with the flexibility needed to take on cases they might otherwise hesitate to accept. By adopting a repeatable trial strategy, participants will gain the confidence to deliver favorable outcomes for their clients. The focus is on effectively conveying the client’s story to the Judge in a clear, concise manner, simplifying complex issues, managing unexpected developments, and respecting the Judge's time and Court resources. Mastering these skills is crucial for success in your first trial.
