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 - Government and Military Courses

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Filing a Case Under the United States False Claims Act

This CLE course delves into the intricacies of whistleblower rights and remedies under the False Claims Act (FCA), offering a comprehensive guide for attorneys, compliance officers, and professionals in federal contracting. Participants will explore the robust protections afforded to whistleblowers who uncover fraudulent practices, alongside practical insights into navigating the FCA framework. The presentation equips attendees with foundational knowledge to effectively draft and file... 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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AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Emerging ISO Standards

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in enterprise and public-sector systems. The legal community must understand the emerging standards that govern AI cybersecurity and privacy. This CLE session introduces attorneys to ISO/IEC 27090 and ISO/IEC 27091—two draft international standards that aim to establish robust frameworks for securing AI systems and managing associated privacy risks. ISO/IEC 27090 focuses on AI system security, including threat surfaces, model robustne... More Info

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How to Free Lifers: Parole Law in California

This CLE course provides an essential guide to representing clients serving indeterminate life sentences—commonly known as “lifers”—before California’s Board of Parole Hearings. Participants will explore the legal framework governing parole eligibility, including the standards of “current dangerousness” and “insight,” and gain practical tools for preparing clients and presenting persuasive parole cases. Topics include parole plans, psychological evaluations, mitigation strategies, and... 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 - Government and Military Courses

Filing a Case Under the United States False Claims Act

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