Accreditation and CLE Rules for New York

The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is an Accredited NYS CLE Provider. The NY CLE Board maintains an Accredited Provider directory on their website. You can find us listed on the most recent directory at http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/aplist.pdf.

Experienced NY are required to take 24 credit hours every 2 years including 4 credit hours of Ethics and 1 credit hour of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias and 1 credit of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection.

NY attorneys can earn all 24 CLE credit hours with us using our DVDs, Audio CDs, USB Stick, Online, and iOS/Android App courses.

*Beginning on July 1, 2023, experienced attorneys are now required to take at least 1 CLE credit in the category of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection in each compliance period. This new requirement applies to all attorneys due to re-register on or after July 1, 2023 (birthday is on or after July 1st). Please note that this does not change the total amount of credits required in your CLE period, the total requirement remains at 24 credits.

Experienced NY attorneys are required to complete their requirement every 2 years by their birthday with a 30 day automatic grace period. Attorneys admitted to practice in even years are due on even years and attorneys admitted in odd years are due in odd years.

New York attorneys must report that they are CLE compliant on their biennial registration form and must retain proof of compliance for a minimum of four years. National Academy of CLE issues a NY CLE Certificate of Attendance for all CLE activities as proof of compliance and we store the certificate in your CLE Account indefinitely.

Newly admitted attorneys are required to take "transitional” courses (designed to help them develop a foundation in the essential skills to practice law) 16 credits each year for the first two years following their admission to the Bar. The 16 credits must consist of 3 Ethics credits, 6 Skills credits, and 7 Law Practice Management (LPM) or Professional Practice (PP) credits. Newly admitted attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in a format permissible for the category of credit. For more information please click here.

Newly admitted attorneys must complete each of their two 16 credit requirements by the first and second anniversaries of admission respectively.

*COVID-19 Update: In response to concerns related to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus the NYS CLE Board has temporarily suspended the live in-person requirement for Newly Admitted attorneys. You now have until 6/30/2025 to earn both your Skills and Ethics credits through our livestream webinars. You can see the official notice about the temporary live requirement exception here.

Newly admitted attorneys can satisfy all 16 credit hours with us using our on-demand PP & LPM courses and our Live Webinar Skills and Ethics courses. You can see our Bridge The Gap options here: NY BTG CLE.

Effective July 1, 2023, Newly admitted attorneys must complete at least 1 CLE credit hour in the Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection CLE category of credit as part of their newly admitted cycle requirement (1 credit of Cyber in any of your first 2 years). The new requirement is for attorneys admitted to the NY Bar on or after July 1, 2023.

New York State CLE Board
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http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml

In-House, Ethics and Diversity Bundle - New York CLE

We have selected our most popular lectures and bundled them together into our In-House Ethics and Diversity Bundle. This Bundle contains 4 Credit Hours of Ethics and 1 Credit Hour of Diversity.

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ABA Model Rules Of Professional Conduct and AI Ethics: Key Highlights of the New Challenges Facing Attorney Compliance

Ethics Credits: 1.5

Every rule of the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct has been impacted by the presence of artificial intelligence. During this CLE, we will examine key concerns arising under the ABA Model Rules when juxtaposed against the realities and challenges imposed when practicing law alongside the le...
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Lawyers and Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Could Go Wrong: Ethical and Other Concerns

Ethics Credits: 1

Artificial intelligence and, more specifically, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is increasingly used by attorneys. GAI is touted as being revolutionary and "game-changing" for the legal profession for purposes of litigation and providing broader legal services to clients. However, GAI brin...
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The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Ethics Rules Change the Dynamics for Preparing Witnesses?

Ethics Credits: 1.5

Our panelists, highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, will discuss the impact of new ABA Formal Opinion 508, dealing with “The Ethics of Witness Preparation”. They will discuss the impact of the opinion on counsel’s approach to working with witnesses, including a client, to testify at...
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Diversity & Inclusion: Recognizing the Damaging Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace

Diversity/Inclusion Credits: 1

Implicit bias, the unconscious associations that shape our thoughts and actions, is increasingly recognized as a crucial area of study. These biases often originate from our personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, societal norms, and media influences. This CLE program offers an in-depth explora...

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Accreditation and CLE Rules for New York

In-House, Ethics and Diversity Bundle - New York CLE

In-House, Ethics and Diversity Bundle Includes:

ABA Model Rules Of Professional Conduct and AI Ethics: Key Highlights of the New Challenges Facing Attorney Compliance

Lawyers and Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Could Go Wrong: Ethical and Other Concerns

The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Ethics Rules Change the Dynamics for Preparing Witnesses?

Diversity & Inclusion: Recognizing the Damaging Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace

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