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 - Family Law Courses

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Employment Accommodations for Women with Children in the Workplace

This CLE program will examine the principal laws protecting parents who are pregnant or with children in the workplace. There are numerous protections regarding various aspects of pregnancy and child birth. The laws covering a parents need to care for themselves and others will be discussed. And protections against discrimination based on gender, particularly in terms of pay, will be considered. The course will also cover some basic employment law principals for litigating t... More Info

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Alimony and Spousal Maintenance: What Attorneys Need to Know

This comprehensive CLE presentation will review essential insights into spousal support analysis across jurisdictions. The first part focuses on the legal framework, covering the fundamental distinctions between alimony, support, and maintenance, while providing a detailed examination of the contrasting approaches in New York and New Jersey. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how maintenance differs from child support, the interplay with equitable distribution, and the specific... More Info

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Navigating Stormy Parenting Plans: Process Over Chaos

As lawyers, it's easy to become myopic—caught up in the chaos, mechanics, and technicalities of dispute resolution. Divorce, at its core, revolves around two key elements: financial matters and the parenting plan. Financials are relatively straightforward; we gather income, assets, liabilities, and debts, input the numbers into a third-party software program, and accept the results. The parenting plan, however, is far more complex—more art than science. While a parenting plan may offici... More Info

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Leveraging Florida Law to Rescue Families from Substance Use, Mental Illness, and Recovery Challenges

This CLE program delves into Florida’s robust legal framework for addressing urgent substance use and mental health crises through involuntary commitment. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of three key statutes—the Marchman Act, Baker Act, and Guardianship statutes—and their distinct roles in safeguarding individuals who present an immediate danger to themselves due to addiction or mental health disorders. The presentation will explore how these statutes can be applie... More Info

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Pooled Special Needs Trusts: An Important Tool to Protect Clients & Preserve Public Benefits

If your client has a disability, or has a loved one with a disability, this impacts representation in a variety of areas, including estate planning, family law, and personal injury law. The complexity of planning for the future and navigating public benefits creates unique challenges. Attorneys must act carefully to safeguard the person’s eligibility for public benefits and to supplement those benefits to improve their quality of life. A pooled special needs trust (PSNT) is a... More Info

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Estate Planning for the Cognitively Impaired

This CLE course explores the nuances of estate planning with clients who may be experiencing cognitive decline, focusing on the legal standards for capacity, the ethical duties of attorneys, and best practices to prevent and defend against undue influence claims. Attorneys will learn how to assess capacity ethically, document client intent thoroughly, and structure estate plans that withstand future legal challenges. The course also reviews how courts evaluate undue influence, and provi... More Info

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The Probate Process from Start to Finish

This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of the probate process and the legal handling of a decedent’s estate. Attendees will learn how to open an estate, navigate disputes, and close proceedings efficiently. The course also includes strategies for avoiding probate altogether, including use of small estate affidavits and trust administration. Participants will learn how to: Open a probate estate and understand the required documents Navigate the administration process, includ... More Info

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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 - Family Law Courses

Employment Accommodations for Women with Children in the Workplace

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance: What Attorneys Need to Know

Navigating Stormy Parenting Plans: Process Over Chaos

Leveraging Florida Law to Rescue Families from Substance Use, Mental Illness, and Recovery Challenges

Pooled Special Needs Trusts: An Important Tool to Protect Clients & Preserve Public Benefits

Estate Planning for the Cognitively Impaired

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