Nebraska CLE Requirements

Required Nebraska CLE Credits

10.00 Total Credit Hours

every

Year

A minimum of 5.00 credit hours must be taken as live in-person programs.

A maximum of 5.00 credit hours may be taken as distance learning or on-demand programs.


Nebraska CLE Reporting Deadlines

Deadline to complete CLEs: December 31

Reporting deadline: January 20

Reporting deadline: 1 year

NBI reports your credit to the Nebraska MCLE Commission.

Nebraska


How many CLE credits do you need in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, active status attorneys must complete 10.00 CLE credits (including 2.00 professional responsibility credits) every year to maintain good standing with the Nebraska State Bar.

When is the Nebraska CLE reporting deadline?

Nebraska attorneys must complete all 10.00 required credits by December 31 each year. Attorneys must report compliance no later than January 20 of the following year.

How long is the Nebraska CLE reporting period, and when does it end?

The reporting period is 1 year and ends on December 31 for all Nebraska attorneys.

How do I report my Nebraska CLE credits?

NBI reports your credit to the Nebraska MCLE Commission.

Nebraska attorneys must file their annual report on the Nebraska MCLE Commission website. The reporting period opens on December 1 of each year and must be completed by January 20 of the year immediately following the compliance year.

How can Experienced Nebraska Attorneys fulfill the Nebraska CLE requirements in compliance with format of delivery regulations?

Experienced attorneys can fulfill their Nebraska CLE requirement by completing courses approved and accredited by the Nebraska Supreme Court. Examples of accepted course formats include:
In Person

Distance Learning

How many Nebraska CLE credits can I carry over?

Nebraska attorneys may carry over up to 10.00 CLE credits into the next succeeding annual reporting period. Credits that are carried over shall maintain the class type for which they were originally earned (live in-person or distance learning credit). Professional responsibility credits may not be carried over.

How many Nebraska CLE credits can I earn with distance learning or ondemand courses?

Attorneys in Nebraska can earn a maximum of 5.00 CLE credits with distance learning or ondemand courses.

What are the specialty credit requirements in Nebraska?

Nebraska attorneys must complete 2.00 professional responsibility credits every year.

Is in-program attendance verification required to receive Nebraska CLE credit?

No. In-program attendance verification is not required.

Additional CLE resources for Nebraska attorneys

Are you newly admitted to the Nebraska State Bar? Here’s what you need to know:

What are the Nebraska CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?

Newly admitted attorneys in Nebraska are exempt from CLE reporting requirements for the year in which they are admitted to the Nebraska State Bar.

How can Nebraska Newly Admitted Attorneys Fulfill Their CLE Requirements?

Newly admitted attorneys in Nebraska are exempt from CLE reporting requirements for the year in which they are admitted to the Nebraska State Bar. Up to 5.00 credits earned from In Person courses attended between admission date and December 31st of the same year may be carried over into the first reporting year.

Can I carry over credits I completed during my year of admission in Nebraska?

Yes. If you complete CLE courses between the time you are admitted to practice law in Nebraska and December 31 of that year, you may carry over up to 5.00 credits from regular/traditional (live) courses to your first reporting year.

When does my first reporting period for Nebraska end?

Your first reporting period ends on December 31 of the first full calendar year following your admission to the Nebraska State Bar.

Are there any special credit requirements for new attorneys in Nebraska?

No. There are no special CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys in Nebraska.