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.

*The NYS CLE Board has granted a final extension of the live in-person exemption for Newly Admitted attorneys through 12/31/2025. You now have until 12/31/2025 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.

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New York CLE - Business Law Courses

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Trust Protectors: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

This CLE course will provide a detailed analysis of the use of Trust Protectors nationally, and an overview of states that provide statutory authority for same. In this session, you will learn: Why should you use Trust Protectors? Why should you not use Trust Protectors? What powers are typically conferred on Trust Protectors? The session will also contain a review of case law highlighting some of the problems and pitfalls encountered by persons who have served as Trust Pro... More Info

$75

1.5Prof Practice
Buying, Selling, or Merging Law Firms: A Primer for Attorneys

This CLE program offers a comprehensive overview of how attorneys can strategically plan and execute a successful law firm transition, whether through a purchase, sale, merger, or internal succession. Designed for solo practitioners and small firm owners, the seminar will cover critical legal, ethical, and operational considerations, including client communication, valuation, confidentiality, and transaction structuring. Participants will gain actionable insights on how to asse... More Info

$50

1Law Prac Mgmt
Anatomy of a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The intricacies of a chapter 11 case can be intimidating at first. This introductory CLE course breaks down the key steps in a logical progression to provide a comprehensive overview of chapter 11 bankruptcy. This course follows the progression of a typical chapter 11 bankruptcy case (if such a thing exists), from the various objectives of chapter 11 reorganization, to the players in a chapter 11 case. You will walk through the various stages, from its filing, through sales of assets,... More Info

$100

2Prof Practice
From Ethics to Enterprise: What AI and ABS Mean for the Modern Lawyer

As technology and capital reshape the legal profession, attorneys face complex ethical questions that demand thoughtful navigation. This CLE program will examine the ethical challenges—and opportunities—presented by two key forces driving change in the practice of law: artificial intelligence and new business structures. We’ll explore how AI is being integrated into legal workflows, from research to client interaction, and the ethical pitfalls that can arise if these tools are used with... More Info

$50

1Ethics Credit

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Professional PracticeProf Practice

EthicsEthics

Law Practice ManagementLaw Prac Mgmt

SkillsSkills

Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data ProtectionCybersecurity

Cybersecurity/EthicsCyber/Ethics

Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of BiasDiversity/Inclusion

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Accreditation and CLE Rules for New York

New York CLE - Business Law Courses

Trust Protectors: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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