New York CLE Requirements
CLE requirements for New York attorneys.

Required credits
New York attorneys are required to earn 24 credits every 2 years, including 4 credits in Ethics and Professionalism, 1 credit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias, and 1 credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection (effective since July 1, 2023). 

• Due date for CLE: Credits are due at the time of the attorney’s biennial registration.
• Reporting credits: All credits must be reported at the time of the attorney’s biennial registration.
• Reporting attendance: Attorneys in New York must file their attorney registration online. 

Self-Study/On-Demand credits
All 24 credits can be taken as live or nontraditional programs.

Additional information
For additional information, please see the NY Courts Continuing Legal Education website.

New York CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys
Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted New York attorneys.