New York Attorney CE Requirements
What New York requires to renew your Attorney license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
24
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Your birthday
Requirements
- Ethics & Professionalism — 4 hours
- Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias — 1 hour
- Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection — 1 hour
- General CE — 18 hours
Important Information
Attorneys in New York need to complete a total of 24 hours of continuing education every two years, including four hours of Ethics & Professionalism, one hour of Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias, and one hour of Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on your birthday. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: New York State Unified Court System (nycourts.gov)
- Source: New York CLE Requirements (nysba.org)
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