Accreditation and CLE Rules for New York

Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an Accredited NYS CLE Provider. The NY CLE Board maintains an Accredited Provider directory on their website. You can find National Academy of Continuing Legal Education 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 Online & 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.

*COVID-19 Update: In response to concerns related to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus the NYS CLE Board has temporarily suspended the live in-person requirement for Newly Admitted attorneys. You now have until 6/30/2025 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.

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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Filing Social Security Disability Appeals in Federal Court

Filing a Social Security case in Federal Court can be a challenging endeavor, with stringent prerequisites and a narrow filing window. This comprehensive course is designed to demystify the process and equip you with the skills to evaluate your case's viability, adhere to court protocols, and craft persuasive briefs. Topics discussed include: Assess whether filing in the United States District Court is appropriate for your case. Identify the correct District Court for your filing.... More Info

$55

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Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts

As seniors age, they may face urgent needs for long-term nursing home care without having sufficient private funds or long-term care insurance to cover the costs. Often, their primary asset is their home, leading to the misconception that selling it and using the proceeds for care is the only solution. This CLE course will explore strategies to preserve this valuable asset for the Medicaid applicant and their loved ones. We will delve into the benefits of exempt transfers and the use o... More Info

$29

1Prof Practice
Making Them Pay: Collecting Judgments in Personal Injury Cases in Excess of Available Insurance

Winning a significant civil case is a major achievement, but when the judgment surpasses the available insurance coverage, it can lead to complex challenges. Personal injury attorneys must grasp the essentials of collection law to ensure they can effectively convert a judgment into actual payment, maximizing the financial outcome for both their clients and themselves. This CLE course covers practical strategies for enhancing your ability to collect on judgments, including both straight... More Info

$29

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Understanding Medicaid: Guidelines, Applications, and Recovery Processes

This CLE program offers a comprehensive exploration of Medicaid, designed to equip attorneys with essential knowledge and skills. The course will begin by examining the history of Medicaid, providing a foundation for understanding its development and current role within the U.S. healthcare system. The presenter will then delve into the key features of Medicaid, with a particular focus on the appeals process. The program will cover the utilization of Medicaid for long-term nursing care,... More Info

$29

1Prof Practice