New York – Federal Bar Association

New York State CLE Webinars

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.

Featured Webinars

Cannabis in New York State: The intersection of cannabis and bankruptcy

William M.X. Wolfe

This program provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving cannabis industry, exploring its legal and regulatory landscape, market trends, and challenges. Attendees will gain insights into accessing U.S. federal bankruptcy courts for both plant-touching and ancillary businesses, as well as an overview of out-of-court restructurings and receiverships. The discussion will also delve into NYS-specific regulations…

On-Demand: March 29, 2024

Key Considerations for Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights in New York City (Including 1 hour of Ethics)

Sheila Pozon · Eugene Travers · Steven Leventhal

Session I - Key Considerations for Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights in New York City – Sheila Pozon and Eugene Travers With fewer and fewer development sites available in NYC, developers are seeking to maximize what they can build on an as-of-right basis. This program will provide an overview of current NYC law governing…

On-Demand: March 27, 2024

NYC Airbnb: New rental legislation goes into effect

Dov Treiman

The latest developments in short-term rentals, including platforms like Airbnb, have brought several key topics to the forefront. This discussion will cover the recent legal changes aimed at restricting these rentals, offering insights into lease drafting strategies that discourage tenants from engaging in such practices. Additionally, it will provide self-help strategies to address guest-related issues…

On-Demand: January 24, 2024

New York Paid Leave – Understanding Recent Changes and the Growing Patchwork

Joshua D. Seidman · Marlin Duro-Martinez · Nicolas A. Lussier

State and local paid sick leave and other paid time off developments continue to change at exceptional rates. As New York State’s paid sick leave law turned three years old in Fall 2023, the State’s separate COVID-19 emergency paid leave law remains in effect heading into 2024, and New York City released significant amendments to…

On-Demand: December 18, 2023