2.00 hours (120 minutes) Ethics/Professionalism
New Hampshire CLE Requirements
Required New Hampshire CLE Credits
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All credit hours can be completed through New Hampshire accredited courses.
New Hampshire CLE Reporting Deadlines
Reporting deadline: July 1
Reporting period: 1 Year
New Hampshire
General New Hampshire Continuing Legal Education Requirements
How many CLE hours do you need in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, active status attorneys must complete 12.00 hours (720 minutes) (including 2.00 hours (120 minutes) ethics/professionalism) of CLE every year to maintain good standing with the New Hampshire Bar. You must report the actual total number of minutes of instruction.
How many NH CLE hours equal one NH CLE credit?
New Hampshire CLE requirements must be met by reporting the actual number of minutes of instruction. If a course is listed as having a certain number of credits, attorneys are responsible for confirming and reporting the correct number of minutes of instruction received from attending the CLE course.
How do I report my New Hampshire CLE minutes?
New Hampshire attorneys must report participation in CLE courses online through the Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) on the New Hampshire Bar Association website. At the conclusion of each reporting period, attorneys must e-file an Affidavit of Compliance through ART certifying that they have met the New Hampshire CLE requirements.
How can Experienced New Hampshire Attorneys fulfill the New Hampshire CLE requirements in compliance with format of delivery regulations?
Experienced attorneys can fulfill their New Hampshire CLE requirement by regular participation in CLE programs that strengthen the professional skills of practicing lawyers. Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE
- Live Webcast
- CLE Classes in Live Classroom
Non-Interactive Video
When is the New Hampshire CLE reporting deadline?
New Hampshire attorneys must complete all 12.00 hours (720 minutes) of CLE instruction by May 31 each reporting year. The Affidavit of Compliance must be filed between June 1 and July 1 for the CLE reporting period just completed.
How long is the New Hampshire CLE reporting period, and when does it end?
The reporting period is 1 year and runs from June 1 through May 31. You have until July 1 to report CLE minutes earned for the reporting year that just ended.
What are the specialty credit requirements in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire attorneys must complete 2.00 hours (120 minutes) of CLE instruction in ethics and/or professionalism every reporting period. This may include legal ethics, professionalism or the prevention of malpractice, substance abuse, or attorney-client disputes.
How many New Hampshire CLE credits can I earn with non-live courses?
There are no format restrictions for earning CLE credits. Attorneys are responsible for making sure that CLE minutes claimed for credit comply with New Hampshire Supreme Court Rule 53.1(E), which requires courses to offer significant intellectual and practical content reasonably directed at maintaining or enhancing an attorney's professional knowledge, skills, and values.
How many New Hampshire CLE minutes can I carry over?
New Hampshire attorneys can carry over 12.00 hours (720 minutes) of CLE attendance to the next reporting year. This includes ethics and/or professionalism credits.
Is in-program attendance verification required to receive New Hampshire CLE credit?
No. In-program attendance verification is not required.
Resources for New Hampshire Attorneys
- New Hampshire Contact Info
- Address: NHMCLE Board, 2 Pillsbury St., Ste. 300, Concord, NH 03301
- Phone Number:(603) 715-3222
- Website: www.nhmcle.org
- New Hampshire Supreme Court CLE FAQ Page
- New Hampshire Supreme Court Rule 53, Minimum Continuing Legal Education Requirement
- NHMCLE Attorney Reporting Tool (ART)
- My NHBar Portal Login
Are you newly admitted to the New Hampshire Bar? Here’s what you need to know:
What are the New Hampshire CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?
New attorneys in New Hampshire admitted after December 1 are exempt for that reporting year only. Your first reporting period ends on May 31 the second year after your date of admission.
How can New Hampshire Newly Admitted Attorneys Fulfill Their CLE Requirements?
Newly admitted attorneys in New Hampshire must complete a practical skills course presented by the New Hampshire Bar Association within two years of admission. Any NBI CLE courses completed during this period may be carried over to the first reporting period. Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE
- Live Webcast
- CLE Classes in Live Classroom
Non-Interactive Video
Can I carry over New Hampshire CLE minutes I completed during a period of exemption?
Yes. If you complete CLE courses after you are admitted to the New Hampshire Bar but before you are required to report MCLE minutes, you may carry over CLE minutes to the next reporting period.
When does my first reporting period for New Hampshire end?
If you are admitted to the New Hampshire Bar before December 1, your reporting period ends on May 31 the following year. If you are admitted after December 1, you are exempt from that reporting period, and your first reporting period ends on May 31 the second year after your date of admission.
Are there any special requirements for new attorneys in New Hampshire?
Yes. Under New Hampshire Supreme Court Rule 42 (XIII)(a), within two years of admission, new attorneys in New Hampshire must complete a practical skills course presented by the New Hampshire Bar Association. Minutes of instruction from the practical skills course may be reported to satisfy MCLE requirements.
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