What are the New Jersey CLE requirements?
Every active licensee in New Jersey must complete 24 credit hours of CLE courses every two years. At least 5 credits must be in Ethics/Professionalism, of which at least 2 must be in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias.
What are MCLE credits?
Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) is classified under different categories, participatory or self-study credit. The difference is generally whether you take a course in person or through electronic media with other participants, or if you study the material alone.
How many CLE credits can you carry over in NY?
six
Yes! Attorneys can carry over up to six (6) excess CLE credits, in any category of credit, into their next biennial reporting cycle.
What are MCLE courses?
With a few exceptions, all attorneys who are actively practicing law in California must complete ongoing legal training. This requirement is called Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE). Twenty five hours of MCLE are required every three years.
What does MCLE stand for?
Minimum Continuing Legal Education
With a few exceptions, all attorneys who are actively practicing law in California must complete ongoing legal training. This requirement is called Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE).
Can CLE credits roll over?
Yes. With the exception of Ethics & Professionalism credits, you may carry over up to six (6) excess CLE credit hours into your next biennial reporting cycle.
How do I submit to MCLE?
Call the Member Services Center at 888-800-3400 for more information. How do I report my MCLE? Attorneys should report their compliance online through My State Bar Profile. Go to “Report MCLE” and follow the instructions for reporting your credits.
Are there new CLE requirements in New Jersey?
UPDATED MCLE REQUIREMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS: The Supreme Court of New Jersey has issued a rule change waiving the requirement for live CLE credit until further notice. You may now complete all 24 credit hours via live online seminars, webinars and other alternative verifiable formats.
How many credit hours are required for NJ MCLE?
Specialty credit hours may be taken Live or Alternative Format. Legal Ethics and/or Professionalism: 5.00 credit hours (required). Of the total 5.00 required credit hours, 2.00 credit hours must be diversity, inclusion, and elimination of bias. When is the NJ MCLE compliance deadline?
When does the NJ CLE reporting cycle end?
The requirements apply to attorneys in the current two-year CLE reporting cycle that ends on December 31, 2021 and to attorneys in all subsequent two-year reporting cycles. How do I report my NJ MCLE?
Do you need Continuing Legal Education Certificate of attendance in NJ?
A New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Certificate of Attendance will be sent to you. Please retain for your records. At the end of each compliance period, each licensee must certify to the New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Board the lawyer’s compliance with the mandatory requirements.