Northern Mariana Islands CLE Requirements

Required Northern Mariana Islands CLE Credits

20.00 Total Credit Hours

every

2 years

All credit hours may be taken as live or self-study programs).


Northern Mariana Islands CLE Reporting Deadlines

Deadline to complete CLEs: December 31

Reporting deadline: February 15

Reporting period: 2 years

Northern Mariana Islands


How many CLE credits do you need in the Northern Mariana Islands?

In the Northern Mariana Islands, active attorneys must complete 20.00 CLE credits every 2 years.

When is the Northern Mariana Islands CLE reporting deadline?

Northern Mariana Islands attorneys must complete all 20.00 required credits by December 31 of odd-numbered years. Attorneys must report compliance no later than February 15 of even-numbered years.

How long is the Northern Mariana Islands CLE reporting period, and when does it end?

The compliance period is 2 years and ends on December 31 of odd-numbered years for all Northern Mariana Island attorneys. All CLE activities must be reported by February 15th of even-numbered years.

How do I report my Northern Mariana Islands CLE credits?

Northern Mariana Islands attorneys are responsible for tracking and reporting their own CLE credits on the Attorney Continuing Legal Education Certification form and emailing it to cnmibar@gmail.com.

How many Northern Mariana Islands credits can I carry over?

Northern Mariana Islands attorneys can carry over 5.00 CLE credits for one reporting period. 

How many Northern Mariana Islands CLE credits can I earn with self-study courses?

Attorneys in the Northern Mariana Islands can earn all 20.00 CLE credits with self-study courses.

What are the specialty credit requirements in the Northern Mariana Islands?

There are no required specialty credits for Northern Mariana Islands attorneys.

Are you newly admitted to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Bar Association? Here’s what you need to know:

What are the Northern Mariana Islands CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?

Every Northern Mariana Islands attorney admitted after July 1, 2002, must complete a course in Professionalism sponsored jointly by the Commonwealth Supreme Court and the CNMI Bar Association.

Do I have to complete all 20.00 credits if I am admitted to the CNMI Bar in the middle of the reporting period?

For Northern Mariana Islands attorneys who are not active for the entire compliance period, the CLE requirements shall be prorated based upon the month of admission.

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