24 Credit - New York CLE Bundle A - $79
Online and On-demand NY Bar Approved CLE Requirements Compliance | 19 Courses | 24 Credits
This informative compliance bundle will provide access to streaming video and audio courses which, when completed, will yield 24 hours of CLE credit including the required 4 hours of Ethics/Professionalism, 1 hour of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (D&I), and 1 hour of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection.
Conveniently watch these courses on your computer, tablet or phone anywhere that you have an Internet connection. Fulfilling your NY CLE requirements could not be easier!
Speciality Credits:
Ethics: 4 Hours
Diversity: 1 Hour
Cybersecurity: 1 Hour
Courses Included in this NY CLE Requirements Bundle
The following courses fulfill 24 NY CLE credits:
- ABA Ethics Rule 1.1 and Electronic Data Discovery
- Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Discovery
- Client Confidentiality and Ethical Electronic Data Discovery
- Coming to America and Staying: Immigration Law Basics
- Common HR Concerns in the Workplace
- Computer Security Trends for Attorneys and Law Offices
- COVID-19 Legal Implications and Considerations for Businesses
- Cyber Security Concerns and Solutions for the Law Office
- Diversity, Inclusion and Implicit Bias in Attorney Performance Evaluations
- Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration
- Ethics of Bankruptcy in the Practice of Law
- Storytelling in the Courtroom
- Storytelling in the Courtroom: Volume 1 - Part II
- Storytelling in the Courtroom: Volume 1 - Part III
- Storytelling in the Courtroom: Volume 1 - Part IV
- Succession Planning and the Practice of Law
- The ABCs of the Remote Law Practice
- Trust Account Basics
- Use NDR and Compare Alternatives to Earn Your Clients Informed Consent
NY CLE Requirements at a Glance
Within 30 days of the attorney's birthday every 2 years, New York attorneys must earn 24 hours of Continuing Legal Education, 4 hours of which must cover Ethics or Professionalism. Earn all 24 hours with MCLEZ.
The courses offered by MCLEZ apply toward the New York CLE requirement under the New York Approved Jurisdiction policy. To read the policy in full, please see the New York CLE Board website.
New York CLE Board phone # 212- 428-2105
NY CLE Requirements Bundle Course Details
ABA Ethics Rule 1.1 and Electronic Data Discovery
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
NY CLE Course Details:
This course explores the intersection of ABA Model Rule 1.1 and Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery), emphasizing the need for attorneys to stay technologically competent in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It delves into the ethical and legal obligations attorneys must uphold when handling electronically stored information (ESI), including best practices for data preservation, metadata management, cybersecurity, and cross-border discovery challenges. The course examines the growing role of artificial intelligence, predictive coding, and cloud storage in modern litigation, highlighting both the efficiencies they provide and the risks they present. Special attention is given to privacy laws, ethical considerations in data collection, and the importance of defensible deletion strategies. By integrating discussions on proportionality principles, cost-shifting, and spoliation risks, this course equips attorneys with the necessary tools to navigate digital evidence effectively while ensuring compliance with ABA ethical standards. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of ongoing legal education and collaboration with technology experts to maintain competence and uphold the integrity of the legal profession.
Faculty:
- Berry Crawford
Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Discovery
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
This course about Electronic Discovery and Artificial Intelligence in Practice of Law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore ai-powered document review for legal discovery efficiency. Next, the course will investigate predictive coding in e-discovery: accuracy and ethical implications. The course will then explore using machine learning to identify privileged information. After this, the course will investigate automating legal hold notices with artificial intelligence. Next, the material will cover evaluating ai algorithms for relevance in e-discovery processes. The course will then turn towards impact of ai on e-discovery costs and time management. Next, the course will investigate challenges of integrating ai in small law firms' e-discovery. The course will then explore regulatory compliance for ai use in legal e-discovery. Lastly, the material will cover data privacy concerns in ai-driven e-discovery procedures.
Faculty:
- Berry Crawford
Client Confidentiality and Ethical Electronic Data Discovery
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
NY CLE Course Details:
This course, "Client Confidentiality and Ethical Electronic Data Discovery," provides a comprehensive exploration of ABA Model Rule 1.6 and its implications for legal professionals handling electronically stored information (ESI). It emphasizes the duty of attorneys to protect client confidences, highlighting key ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies, data discovery, and e-discovery processes. Participants are introduced to strategies for safeguarding sensitive information, such as metadata management, secure cloud storage, encryption, and the use of ethical screening software. The course also addresses practical measures for managing confidentiality in situations involving litigation holds, third-party vendors, social media data, and privilege logs, offering actionable solutions for reducing risks. By underscoring the importance of technological competence, the curriculum equips attorneys to navigate complex legal landscapes while upholding their ethical obligations. From proactive planning to disaster recovery, this course fosters a thorough understanding of how to balance transparency with confidentiality and prevent inadvertent disclosures. Through this knowledge, attorneys can enhance their professional integrity, client trust, and compliance with ABA ethical standards in an increasingly digital legal environment.
Faculty:
- Berry Crawford
Coming to America and Staying: Immigration Law Basics
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
At the forefront of the news and a subject that is intensely controversial for both foreigners and citizens is the topic of Immigration laws in the United States. However, many people do not know the inner workings of the system or what the immigration laws of the United States really means for people trying to come in legally to the USA. This lecture will cover those basics and give the attendee the status of where we are today when it comes to the topic of Immigration.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
Common HR Concerns in the Workplace
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
In "Common HR Concerns in the Workplace," HR specialist and business consultant Ginny Kuehl, and attorney Russell Jackman discuss specific HR issues affecting law offices, identify issues of Violence and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in all businesses and provide a review of OSHA and other rules and regulations of which lawyers should be aware. They offer valuable advice on how to recognize and address workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment situations so as to minimize risks for employers and employees alike.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
- Ginny Kuhel
Computer Security Trends for Attorneys and Law Offices
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
In keeping with the intent of the ABA Rules, it is important for all attorneys to stay up to date on matters of material importance to their practice, this discussion updates our previous program informing attorneys about the ongoing trends in Legal Technology for Computer Security Trends. This will include discussion about the 2023 ABA Resolutions 608-610, the increasing use of AI for both positive and negative uses in the legal realm, the upcoming transition from windows 10 to windows 11 and some tips/trends to keep an eye on in the near future.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
COVID-19 Legal Implications and Considerations for Businesses
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
When a crisis hits, getting a head start matters and those who have prepared will fare better than those who have not. This engaging presentation on protecting assets from plaintiffs, lenders, creditors and the government will cover lessons learned from the financial crisis of 2008 that we can apply to the current landscape, what businesses can do now to transition into the recession, and how companies and individuals can protect their assets from litigation and creditor threats. The instructor will share real-life stories and anecdotes, and will present a very practical approach to protecting assets. The discussion will also cover asset protection planning in a troubled economy, focusing on protecting assets from lenders and landlords and how to plan after a lawsuit, a default or an accident.
Faculty:
- Jacob Stein, Esq
Cyber Security Concerns and Solutions for the Law Office
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: Cybersecurity
NY CLE Course Details:
The increases computer usage since the onset of the Pandemic plus new challenges created by new technologies has created significant threats towards attorneys and their clients. This program helps attorneys meet their ethical ABA model rule 1.1 requirements while getting vital information to help them safeguard their practice and their clients.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
Diversity, Inclusion and Implicit Bias in Attorney Performance Evaluations
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: Diversity and Inclusion
NY CLE Course Details:
This course explores the critical issues of diversity, inclusion, and implicit bias in attorney performance evaluations within legal organizations. It addresses how implicit biases, unconscious attitudes or stereotypes, can significantly affect fairness in performance reviews, particularly regarding gender, race, communication styles, leadership perceptions, and intersectional identities. Throughout, it emphasizes the importance of identifying biases through quantitative and qualitative methods, promoting transparency, and implementing structured evaluation frameworks and regular bias training. Additionally, the course highlights the negative impact biases have on career trajectories, promotions, compensation decisions, and perceptions of competence and credibility. Effective strategies to mitigate bias include employing standardized metrics, diverse evaluation panels, anonymous assessments, and technology-driven solutions like artificial intelligence. Ultimately, the course advocates for accountability and proactive measures to foster equitable evaluations and inclusive organizational cultures.
Faculty:
- Berry Crawford
Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
NY CLE Course Details:
In this course we will look at the ethical considerations that should be followed during the mediation and arbitration processes. First, we will review both mediation and arbitration at a high level and investigate what roles they play in the alternative dispute resolution process. We will then look at the ethical frameworks that have been developed by the American Bar Association for mediation and arbitration. We will finish the course by exploring real world scenarios of these principles in action by investigating specific cases where these issues arose.
Faculty:
- David Graulich, Esq.
Ethics of Bankruptcy in the Practice of Law
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
NY CLE Course Details:
This course about ethical issues of bankruptcy in the practice of law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore conflicts of interest in bankruptcy client representation. Next, the course will investigate disclosure requirements for attorneys in bankruptcy cases. The course will then explore ethical dilemmas in advising clients about bankruptcy fraud. After this, the course will investigate transparency and honesty in bankruptcy petitions filed by lawyers. Next, the material will cover attorney fees and ethical concerns in bankruptcy proceedings. The course will then turn towards duty of competence in handling bankruptcy matters. Next, the course will investigate confidentiality issues in bankruptcy practice. The course will then explore attorney responsibility in reporting client misconduct in bankruptcy. The course will next investigate fraudulent transfers and lawyer ethical boundaries. Lastly, the material will cover misrepresentation of bankruptcy exemptions by legal practitioners.
Faculty:
- Victor Perri, Esq
Storytelling in the Courtroom
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
As a trial lawyer, what do you really need in order to win your case? Attention ? the jury's attention. I don't mean that in the narcissistic "everyone look at me" sense. When I say every trial lawyer wants more attention, what I mean is that before you can build a rapport with the jury and earn their trust, you have to fight a war ? the war for the jury's attention. "Attention" and "connection" are the key elements needed to win the minds and hearts of the jury.
Faculty:
- Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
Storytelling in the Courtroom: Volume 1 - Part II
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
Like it or not, we are in the midst of an attention war. We need to confront the reality that the jury's attention can no longer be taken for granted. We have to change our way of thinking to focus on gaining attention before we can leave lasting impressions. The jury's attention must be the currency that every trial lawyer trades in. In this presentation, I will talk about how storytelling can help lawyers to cut through all of the noise and distractions of everyday life in order to connect to the jury on a human level.
Faculty:
- Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
Storytelling in the Courtroom: Volume 1 - Part III
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
Stories are told in two basic modes: (1) narrative summary and (2) scenes. Narrative summary is an overview. It?s an expository way of moving the audience along in the story. It?s very much ?telling.? Most Nineteenth Century novels begin with narrative summary. For example, ?It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.? It?s more conceptual than cinematic.
Faculty:
- Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
Storytelling in the Courtroom: Volume 1 - Part IV
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
Kristin Linklater, one of the great voice instructors, puts it like this:?There?s a desire to speak?an impulse. It runs down the spinal column and through the central nervous system galvanizing simultaneously the breathing mechanism and the laryngeal mechanism into an activity that creates a vibration which is immediately amplified by surrounding resonating surfaces into voice. At the same time the impulse activates movements of lips and tongue that deliver words."
Faculty:
- Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
Succession Planning and the Practice of Law
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
What are a lawyer?s ethical obligations to engage in succession planning? NOTE: While this program primarily uses California Rules and developments to illustrate the issues involved in this important area, the guidance and ethical examples provided are relevant to attorneys in every state, and comparable Opinions and Statutes are found in nearly every jurisdiction.
This discussion-format talk with Russell Jackman, Esq. and Don McCrae, Owner of Your Business Legacy, a specialist in helping attorneys close their practices, addresses the issues that are commonly dealt with by attorneys who may be considering closing their practices, retiring, or changing ownership to someone else. Don and Russ discuss strategies and ideas to deal with the challenges of closing up or migrating ownership of a law practice while still adhering to State Ethical Requirements.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
- Don McCrea, PhD
The ABCs of the Remote Law Practice
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
Join lawyers Jacob Stein, Diane Camacho, Larry Cohn, and Michael Bono as they delve into the world of remote law practice in this enlightening discussion. Discover the advantages and practical tips for running a successful remote law firm, including:
- Benefits such as reduced overhead costs and reaching a wider client base.
- Overcoming common obstacles like breaking old habits and dispelling misconceptions about professionalism.
- Effective communication strategies for both individual and group meetings.
- Innovative business development tactics like hosting webinars and networking through joint ventures.
- Financial management essentials, including trust account separation and utilizing specialized software for bookkeeping and reporting.
- Embracing technology with cloud storage, practice management software, and document automation tools.
- Leveraging AI legal research and drafting tools like Co-Counsel, Spellbook, and GAVL to boost efficiency. Gain valuable insights from the speakers' own experiences as they share tips for embracing technology and ensuring the security and effectiveness of remote law practices.
Faculty:
- Jacob Stein, Esq
- Diane Camacho
- Michael Bono
- Lawrence Kohn
Trust Account Basics
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
This session will cover the practical aspects of managing Client Trust Accounts in a law firm and what profitability measures lawyers should be reviewing.
- Client Trust Account Protection Program [CTAPP]
- What reports should you have for your trust account?
- How should your trust account be reconciled?
- Common mistakes
Faculty:
- Diane Camacho
Use NDR and Compare Alternatives to Earn Your Clients Informed Consent
NY CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
NY CLE Course Details:
In this engaging session, led by Rob Christopher, AV Preeminent rated litigation attorney, General Counsel and entrepreneur you will learn when and how you can use an innovative approach to address limited stakes cases.
The approach, Neutral Driven (Non-adversarial) Dispute Resolution provides attorneys with an alternative to litigation, arbitration or mediation for cases in which the amount at stake is less than the potential legal costs (attorney and court fees, time and stress) to resolve it.
Based on his 35+ year career as a successful litigator, Rob uses real world examples to demonstrate the ethical reasons to consider NDR as well as the long-term value of incorporating this approach into your practice.
The program includes background on NDR and how it differs from arbitration and media. Rob then describes NDR and give a hands-on demonstration an assessment you can use to determine value of using NDR for a particular case. It concludes with clear guidelines on when and how you can use Neutral Driven Dispute Resolution for long term wins with your clients.
Rob?s entertaining style, innovative and ethical approach to addressing limited stakes (often called "dog cases") make this a must take session for all client-centric attorneys.
Faculty:
- Rob Christopher
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24 Credit - New York CLE Bundle A - $79
This informative compliance bundle will provide access to streaming video and audio courses which, when completed, will yield 24 hours of CLE credit including the required 4 hours of Ethics/Professionalism, 1 hour of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (D&I), and 1 hour of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection.
Ethics: 4 Hours
Diversity: 1 Hour
Cybersecurity: 1 Hour
Storytelling in the Courtroom Volume 1 - $99
Winning the War for the Jury's Attention: Mastering Connection in the Courtroom
This program explores the critical role of attention and connection in achieving courtroom success. Far beyond mere narcissism, capturing and maintaining the jury's attention is the foundational battle every trial lawyer must win. Only then can genuine rapport be established and trust earned. This course will delve into practical strategies for:
- Securing Attention: Moving beyond simply being present to actively engaging the jury's focus.
- Building Connection: Developing techniques to foster rapport and establish a sense of shared understanding. Winning Minds and Hearts: Utilizing attention and connection to effectively persuade and influence the jury's decision-making process.
Detailed NY CLE Requirements
What Does MCLEZ Provide to it's New York CLE Customers?
Live Webcast Programs: All 24 credits for experienced attorneys may be satisfied with live Webcasts.
MCLEZ has full and partial scholarships available for low-income and unemployed attorneys, legal aid and government attorneys, judicial clerks and employees of nonprofit organizations. To request our scholarship policy and procedures e-mail info@mclez.com.
What are the New York CLE Requirements?
- Experienced attorneys must complete a total of 24 accredited CLE credit hours during each biennial reporting cycle (the two-year period between your attorney registrations).
- At least 4 of these 24 credit hours must be in the Ethics and Professionalism category
- At least 1 from the remaining 20 credit hours must be in the Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias category.
- The remaining 19 credit hours may be in any category of credit.
New York CLE Requirement Details
The New York CLE requirements are split up into two categories: Newly admitted and experienced attorneys. The NY State CLE Board has defined a different set of requirements for both groups. First, we will look at the requirements for experience attorneys and then look at the requirements for newly admitted attorneys.
Most people searching for this information will be experienced attorneys are, so we will summarize these requirements here: 24 New York CLE credit hours every two years. At least 4 of these credit hours must be ethics and at least 1 credit hour of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias.
New York CLE Experienced Attorneys Requirements
Experienced attorneys (those who are not transitional) are able to attend any approved New Your CLE courses, activities, or programs. Any exception is that if a specific New Your CLE course is designed specifically for newly admitted attorneys, then those are not eligible to experienced attorneys for New York CLE credit.Experienced attorneys who find themselves exempt from the New York CLE requirement but who then find themselves no longer exempt and begin actively practicing law in New York during their two-year New York CLE reporting period are required to complete (by the end of the reporting period) one credit hour of approved New York CLE course activity for each month of the reporting period while an attorney is actively practicing law in New York.
Experienced attorneys who are actively practicing law in New York at the beginning of their New York CLE reporting period but then no longer practice law in New York and thus are defined as exempt from the New York CLE requirement during the two-year reporting period, and continue to be exempt through the completion of their two-year reporting period, are obligated to complete (by the end of their reporting period) one approved New York CLE credit hour for each month of their reporting period that they actively practice law in the state of New York.
Any newly admitted attorney who is exempt from New York?s transitional CLE requirements yet is obligated to fulfill the New York CLE requirements for experienced attorneys, may apply to their initial two year reporting period a maximum of 16 New York CLE credit hours for taking either approved transitional or non-transitional New York CLE courses that occur before the date that they are admitted to the bar. An exception is that they cannot apply credit earned in New York CLE courses that occurred more than two years before they joined the NY State Bar.
New York CLE Experienced Attorneys Course or Program Format Requirements
Experienced attorneys may earn New York CLE credit hours in a few different types of formats. Examples are:- Traditional live classroom setting
- Audio recordings
- Video recordings
- Live broadcasts
- Teleconferences
- Videoconferences,
- Web conferences and Webcasts
- Online courses,
Regardless of the format, the New York CLE Board needs to have approved the specific type of format to be offered by any individual provider. For example, if a provider has approval to offer live broadcasts, they do not automatically have approval to offer traditional live classroom courses.
It is important to note that New York CLE credit cannot be earned reading law practice or legal materials unless they have been explicitly approved by the New York CLE Board.
New York CLE Transitional Course Requirements
Newly admitted attorneys are required to fulfill their New York CLE requirements by attending accredited transitional New York CLE courses, activities, or programs. Newly admitted attorneys who are exempt from the New York CLE requirement for a portion of the New York CLE reporting cycle may be eligible for a prorated requirement as defined by the state bar rules.New York CLE Transitional Course Format Requirements
Newly admitted attorneys who are exempt from the New York CLE requirement and who then are no longer exempt and begin their career in the practice of law in NY during the two years after admission to the Bar, will be requested to finish by the end of those two years 1.5 credit hours of New York CLE in any combination of categories defined by the NYE CLE rules for each month during this two-year period if they are engaging in lawyering activities in NY.New York CLE credit should be engaged in a format allowable for the specific type of credit, as defined Regulations and Guidelines. An exception is that no more than 14 credits may be earned via any sort of non-participatory activity. Examples of non-participatory activity are on-demand video or live webcast broadcast.
Newly admitted attorneys who are engaging in the practice of law in New York as a new reporting cycle begins and who then no longer practice law in New York and thus become exempt from the New York CLE requirements during the first two years after they have been admitted to the Bar, and then remain exempt through the end these two years, shall be obligated to finish within that two years period 1.5 NY CLE credit hours of approved NY CLE, for each month of that two-year period when the attorney is engaging in NY law practice activity.
NY CLE Credit shall be completed in an appropriate format as defined by the NY CLE rules, with the exception that no more than 14 credits may be acquired through sorts of non-participatory NY CLE activities in the same manner as the previous requirement.
Transitional continuing legal education courses are courses designed to help recent graduates and newly admitted attorneys establish a foundation in the practical skills, techniques and procedures essential to the practice of law.
Newly admitted attorneys shall fulfill their requirement by completing transitional continuing legal education courses in a format permissible for the category of credit:
Skills - Skills credit shall be completed in a traditional live classroom location or by fully interactive web video conference.
Ethics and Professionalism - Ethics and professionalism credits should be earned in a traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. This should involve interactive participation where questions are allowed during the class.
Law Practice Management and Areas of Professional Practice - Law practice management and areas of professional practice credit may be completed in any approved format, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand video or live Internet webcast.
What are the New York CLE Reporting Procedures
Every two years, New York attorneys are required to confirm on their registration statement that they have completed the required number of New York CLE credit hours. They must also conform that they are in complete compliance with all the New York CLE rules as defined by the New York CLE Board.
All New York attorneys must report compliance on an attorney registration form. This form is sent by the New York CLE board to attorneys by mail or email. All New York attorneys must submit their attorney registration forms certifying that they have completed their New York CLE requirements within 30 days of their birthday every two years.
If a New York attorney was admitted in an odd-numbered year after 1982, then they must register in odd-numbered years. If a New York attorney was admitted before January 1, 1982 or in an even-numbered year, then they need to register in even-numbered years.
At the end of their two-year CLE period, all attorneys must officially confirm that they have completed all of their New York CLE requirements for that reporting period and are in possession of all required documentation. Exceptions are if they are exempt from the CLE requirement or have applied for an extension, waiver, or modification of the New York CLE requirement. In those cases you still need to file, but you state your special circumstance at that time.
The New York CLE Two Year Reporting Cycle is not the Same as the Attorney Registration Cycle
This is often confusing to New York attorneys. When a New York attorney files their registration form, they will certify their New York CLE compliance for the prior two-year period, and then register for the following two years. For example, if an attorney was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1996 (and thus register in even-numbered years) and their birthday is in August, then in August 2016 they will file their ?2016-2017" registration form, and they will certify their New York CLE compliance for their June 2014 - August 2016 two-year reporting cycle.If You Have Not Received an Attorney Registration Form by Your Birthday
If you have not received an attorney registration form from the New York CLE Board by your birthday in the second calendar year after your admission to the Bew York State Bar, you should contact the Attorney Registration unit by e-mail at attyreg@nycourts.gov or by telephone at (212) 428-2800.If You are not Going to Finish Your New York CLE Requirement by the Due Date
The deadline for experienced (non-provisional) attorneys to complete their New York CLE and file their attorney registration form is their birthday. If an attorney cannot complete their New York CLE requirement within 30 days of this deadline, they should request an "Extension of Time".Carry Over Credits
Once an experienced (non-provisional) New York attorney has finished all 24 New York CLE credit requirements, a maximum of 6 additional credits earned may be applied toward the next two-year reporting period. Experienced attorneys may carry over credits in any category. This can be General, Ethics and Professionalism, and Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias. In cases of carry-over, the clock to keep your documentation starts at the next filing period, not the one where you took your courses.New York CLE Attendance Certificates
New York attorneys are responsible for determining compliance with the New York CLE requirement and this includes keeping their certifications of completion of New York CLE courses they attend. New York attorneys are not required to (and asked not to) send these certificates of completion to the New York CLE Board. The New York State Board CLE program is completely a self-reporting system. New York State attorneys are required to retain certificate proof of attendance of the courses they attend. Additionally, they must save other documentation of compliance, or documentation of exemption from, the New York CLE requirement. This all must be saved for a period of at no less than four calendar years from the date of completion.Penalties for Not Fulfilling New Your New York CLE Requirements
The names of all New York attorneys who do not fully comply with the New York CLE requirements risk being submitted to the Appellate Division for appropriate sanction. This includes not only taking the required course but also filling to compliance at the end of the two-year New York CLE cycle.What are the New York CLE New Admitted Requirements
In a nutshell, here are the requirements: Newly admitted attorneys must complete at least 16 transitional CLE credits in both of the first two years of admission to the Bar. These requirements (per year) are 3 ethics and professionalism credits, 6 skills credits and 7 professional practice or law practice management credits.
Exemptions
All newly admitted attorneys who: were at some point exempt from the New York CLE requirements and who then are no longer exempt at some point and begin their career in the practice of law in NY (during the two years after admission to the Bar), will need to finish their requirements. At the deadline of those two years, they need to complete 1.5 credit hours of New York CLE for each month during this two-year period if they are actively practicing law in New York state.Transitional Courses Details
Transitional courses are designed to help newly admitted attorneys develop a foundation in the practical skills, techniques and procedures that are essential to the practice of law. The sponsoring organization will be able to tell you which of its courses are transitional.Skills credit must be earned in the traditional live classroom setting or by attendance at a fully interactive videoconference that has been approved by the CLE Board for use by newly admitted attorneys.
Ethics/Professionalism credit can be completed in the traditional live classroom setting, by attendance at a fully interactive videoconference that has been approved by the CLE Board for use by newly admitted attorneys, or by participation in the live simultaneous transmission of a live program, such as a webinar or teleconference, where audience questions are allowed during the program (synchronous interactivity). If there is no opportunity for questions during the program, then a newly admitted attorney may not earn Ethics and Professionalism credit for the program.
Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credit component
Although you are encouraged to participate in such programs, the transitional CLE requirement for newly admitted attorneys (those admitted to the New York Bar for 2 years or less) does not include the Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credit component.May I earn credit in the Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE category of credit for attending diversity programs in order to apply the credit toward my first experienced attorney cycle CLE requirement?
No, only experienced attorneys are able to earn credit in the Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias category of credit for attending Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias programs.
Formats
Areas of Professional Practice and/or Law Practice Management credit may be completed in any approved format, including non-participatory formats such as on-demand video, live broadcast, DVD, audio recording, etc.Out of State Courses
You may use a CLE certificate from another state towards your NY CLE requirement if:the standards of the Approved Jurisdiction list and policy are satisfied, and
the course meets NY?s standards of accreditation and credit is consistent with the Program Rules and Regulations.
If you are unable to use the out-of-state CLE certificate towards your NY CLE requirement, then you must submit an Application for Accreditation of an Individual Course Activity.
A course is considered ?out-of-state? if:
participants and faculty are all physically seated together in a live course with faculty (traditional live classroom format) and the course occurs outside of the State of New York, or in any other format (e.g., Webconference, prerecorded, etc.) and the sponsor is headquartered outside of the State of New York.
Some out-of-state courses are accredited by the New York State CLE Board. Other out-of-state courses may be accredited by another jurisdiction, and you may be eligible for New York CLE credit under New York?s Approved Jurisdiction policy. (If your course is not accredited by the New York State CLE Board or if your course does not fall under New York?s Approved Jurisdiction policy, you may submit an Application for Accreditation of an Individual Course Activity to the New York State CLE Board.)
Courses That are Not Preapproved for Accreditation
Yes. You may submit an Application for Accreditation of an Individual Course Activity to the CLE Board. If the application is emailed more than 30 days after the conclusion of the course, you must include a detailed explanation of the circumstances that prevented you from submitting the application within 30 days of the conclusion of the course. If the Board accepts your application and if the course is approved, you will be awarded the appropriate CLE credit.Earning Credit Before Bar Admittance
You may earn a maximum of 16 CLE credits only for attendance at accredited transitional CLE courses from the date of law school graduation, up through the date of admission to the New York Bar. These credits must be completed in a format permissible for the category of credit, and may be applied towards your first-year requirement. Credit hours in excess of 16 may not be carried over and applied to your second-year requirement. No credit may be awarded for attendance at courses occurring more than two years before the date of admission to the New York Bar. You may not earn credit for any other CLE activities completed before you were admitted to the Bar.Reporting
You will report compliance on an attorney registration form, which you will receive via either mail or email. You must file your attorney registration form within 30 days after your birthday in the second calendar year following your admission to the New York Bar. That is, if you were admitted to the New York Bar in 2021, you will file your registration form within 30 days of your birthday in 2023.You must certify, at the time of your registration, that you:
1) have satisfactorily completed New York?s CLE requirement and have retained proper documentation,
2) are exempt from the CLE requirement, OR
3) have applied for an extension, waiver or modification of the CLE requirement.
Newly admitted attorneys must complete their CLE requirement within two years of their date of admission to the New York Bar, no matter when they register.
If an Attorney Registration Form Does Not Come Before One's Birthday
If you have not received an attorney registration form by your birthday in the second calendar year following your admission to the Bar, contact the Attorney Registration unit by e-mail at attyreg@nycourts.gov or by telephone at (212) 428-2800.What if my birthday comes before the second anniversary of my admission? (My birthday is in March; I was admitted in June.)
You will certify the number of CLE credits you have actually completed when you file your registration form. You will be considered in compliance even if you have not completed the full second-year requirement, so long as you have completed the first-year requirement. However, you remain responsible for completing your second-year credit hours by your second anniversary of admission to the Bar. Additionally, 12 of the 16 required CLE credit hours for the second year may be applied towards fulfilling your CLE requirement for experienced attorneys in your next reporting cycle. Ethics and professionalism credit hours may not be applied to the next reporting cycle.
What if my birthday comes after the second anniversary of my admission? (I was admitted in March, and my birthday is in June.)
You must complete your newly admitted CLE requirement by the second anniversary of your admission to the Bar even though you will not register until your birthday. If you have completed the required 32 CLE credit hours during your first two years of admission, credits that you complete between your second anniversary of admission and your birthday may be applied towards your next reporting cycle.
What are the New York CLE Approved Jurisdiction and Reciprocity Rules?
So long as specific requirements are satisfied, New York lawyers may include towards their New York CLE requirement credit earned through participation in out-of-state courses accredited by a New York Approved Jurisdiction.
This rule applies to both traditional live classroom-format and nontraditional courses such as online, DVD, teleconference.
Traditional live classroom-format courses are considered out-of-state if they take place physically outside of New York State.
Nontraditional-format courses are considered out-of-state if the sponsoring New York CLE organization is physically headquartered outside of New York State.
Group A: Approved Jurisdictions
The Following are the Group A approved jurisdictions:Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Law Society of Hong Kong
Group B: Other Jurisdictions
For these jurisdictions, please retain written materialsAlaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine , Minnesota, Missouri, Montana , Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
For courses with accreditation only from Group ?B? jurisdictions, the attorney must retain a complete set of written materials. If the written materials are considerable, a table of contents and the first ten pages of the materials, or some other proof that thorough, high-quality written materials were distributed for the course is sufficient.
Note: For courses accredited by California that are more than 60 minutes in length, the attorney need not retain written materials, as California?s CLE regulations require written materials for these courses.
How to Calculate and Report Credit
- Calculate the number of credits earned according to New York standards- Refer to the category of credit definitions to determine the appropriate category(ies) for the credits
- When you file your Attorney Registration form, include these credits when computing the total number (and categories) of CLE credits completed (there is no need to notify the CLE Board or Attorney Registration that you are claiming credits under New York?s Approved Jurisdiction policy)
Attorney Requirements
An attorney claiming credit for an out-of-state course must retain the following New York CLE course documentation for a period of at least 4 years:EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS (admitted to the New York Bar for more than two years)
- Proof of attendance from the course sponsor
- Proof of accreditation by at least one of the New York Approved Jurisdictions listed above
- Proof that written course materials were made available
- Proof that the faculty included at least one attorney in good standing
- For nontraditional-format courses (online, DVD, teleconference, etc.), proof of acceptable attendance verification
NEWLY ADMITTED ATTORNEYS (admitted to the New York Bar for two years or less)
Please note that, generally, newly admitted attorneys must earn CLE credit in a format permissible for that category of credit. Additional Information.
- Proof of attendance from the course sponsor
- Proof of accreditation by at least one of the New York Approved Jurisdictions listed above
- Proof that written course materials were made available
- Proof that the faculty included at least one attorney in good standing
- Proof that the course content was appropriate for newly admitted attorneys
- For nontraditional-format courses (online, DVD, teleconference, etc.), proof of acceptable attendance verification
Additional New Yori CLE Out-Of-sDate Information
If an out-of-state course is not accredited by a New York Approved Jurisdiction, New York CLE accreditation of the course may be obtained either by the sponsor of the course (Application for Sponsoring Organization) or by an individual attorney who attended or otherwise participated in the course (Application for Attorney Participant). (Please note that if the sponsor is not able to independently verify attorneys? attendance at the course, the course will not be accredited.)All courses that take place in New York State ? that is, traditional live classroom-format courses held in New York State and nontraditional-format courses offered by provider organizations whose headquarters are located in New York State ? must be accredited by the New York State CLE Board in order for an attorney to earn CLE credit for the course.
New York CLE Credit may be claimed only in a manner consistent with New York?s CLE Rules and Regulations ? for example, credit may not be claimed for marketing, networking and/or business development courses, or for text-only courses.
Even if a course sponsor may be able to state that New York?s Approved Jurisdiction policy applies, the sponsor may not state that the course has been accredited by New York and may not issue the official New York CLE Certificate of Attendance.
The New York CLE Approved Jurisdiction policy may apply even if the course is not accredited by the jurisdiction in which it takes place. So long as the course takes place outside of New York State and is accredited by any New York Approved Jurisdiction, the policy applies.
For complete or additional information on New York?s Approved Jurisdiction policy, please refer to section 6 of the CLE Board Regulations and Guidelines.
What are the New York CLE Carryover Rules?
- Amount of General Credit Carryover Allowed? 6
- Carryover Period Length (months): 24
What are the New York CLE Ethics and Professionalism Rules?
New York CLE Ethics and Professionalism Rules At a Glance
- Carryover Allowed? Yes- Max Carryover Credits: 6
- Carryover Period Length (months): 24
- Reporting Period Length (years): 2
New York CLE Ethics and Professionalism Rules Details
The New York CLE rules dictate that practicing attorneys participate in ongoing professional education throughout their careers.This NY CLE requirement helps ensure that attorneys stay current and updated with legal changes, best practices, and ethical guidelines, contributing to a high level of professionalism in the legal field.
New York attorneys are required to complete 24 CLE credit hours every two years. Four of these New York CLE credit hours must be in the area of Ethics and Professionalism.
Ethics and Professionalism courses can cover a wide variety of topics.
Some examples are:
- Attorney disciplinary proceedings
- Advertising and solicitation.
- Attorney-client privilege and confidentiality.
- Conflicts of interest.
- Billing practices and fee arrangements.
- The duties and responsibilities of an attorney to a client and to the court.
- Professional conduct rules governing the practice of law.
The purpose of these New York CLE courses is to ensure attorneys understand and adhere to ethical and professional standards thus reducing the likelihood of legal malpractice and improving the quality and ethics of legal services for clients.
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