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Accreditation and CLE Rules for New Jersey
The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a New Jersey Accredited CLE Provider.
New Jersey attorneys are required to take 24 credit hours every 2 years including 5 credit hours of Ethics and Professionalism, with a minimum of 2 credits of Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias.
New Jersey attorneys can earn all 24 CLE credit hours with us including 5 credit hours of Ethics and Professionalism with a minimum of 2 credit hours of Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias using our DVDs, Audio CDs, USB Stick, Online, iOS/Android App, and Live Webinar courses.
*CLE Rule Update: The New Jersey CLE Board has revoked the Covid exception and reinstated the Live CLE requirement in NJ effective 1/1/2024. Additionally, NJ has amended the CLE Regulations with BCLE Reg. 103:1(n) and expanded the definition of Live Instruction. Our Live Interactive webinars meet this definition of Live CLE in NJ. Therefore all NJ attorneys can satisfy their entire requirement with our DVDs, Audio CDs, USB Stick, Online, iOS/Android App, and Live Webinar courses.
Live Exemption: NJ rule 201:8(a) states that attorneys who reside in, work in, and are licensed in a mandatory CLE jurisdiction that does not require Live CLE are also exempt from Live CLE for NJ. These attorneys can take all 24 credits of their requirement with on-demand courses.
See our NJ Non-Resident Bundles.
Each active New Jersey attorney is permanently assigned to one of two compliance groups for CLE purposes.
Group 1 is attorneys with birthdays in January through June and must complete their CLE by 12/31 every odd numbered year (12/31/2025, 12/31/2027, etc…)
Group 2 is attorneys with birthdays in July through December and must complete their CLE by 12/31 every even numbered year (12/31/2024, 12/31/2026, etc…)
Newly Admitted Attorneys in New Jersey must complete 24 credits of approved CLE in their first full two-year compliance period. Of the 24 credits at least 5 credits must be in Ethics/Professionalism, of which at least 2 must be in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias.
Additionally, 16 credits must be in any 6 of the following 12 subject areas:
New Jersey Basic Estate Administration,
New Jersey Basic Estate Planning,
New Jersey Civil or Criminal Trial Preparation,
New Jersey Family Law Practice,
New Jersey Real Estate Closing Procedures,
New Jersey Trust and Business Accounting,
New Jersey Landlord/Tenant Practice,
New Jersey Municipal Court Practice,
New Jersey Administrative Law,
New Jersey Labor and Employment Law,
New Jersey Worker's Compensation Law,
and New Jersey Law Office Management.
A minimum of one credit must be taken in New Jersey attorney trust & business accounting fundamentals. NJ Newly Admitted Attorneys can satisfy all of their credit hours with us using our DVDs, Audio CDs, USB Stick, Online, iOS/Android App, and Live Webinar courses.
Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education
PO Box 965
Trenton, NJ 08625-0965
Phone: (609) 815-2930 https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/cle
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LIVE WEBINAR
April 25
This course aired live on Friday, April 25, 2025
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About This Course
This engaging CLE course provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategic use of trusts in estate planning, with a focus on addressing special needs and optimizing tax considerations. Designed for attorneys, this program breaks down the critical issues that must be navigated to maximize the advantages of trust planning for clients. Each segment of the course will explore key components of trust documents, offering in-depth guidance on essential elements such as trust powers, trustee succession, and trust termination, ensuring participants gain practical insights to enhance their practice.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of trusts in estate planning, special needs, and tax optimization.
Identify and address critical issues to enhance the effectiveness of trust planning.
Gain expertise in drafting and managing key trust document provisions, including trust powers, trustee succession, and termination clauses.
Learn strategies to tailor trusts to meet diverse client needs while ensuring compliance and efficiency.
General Credits
1.1
For Access To This Course
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