New Jersey Attorney CE requirements
Attorney — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.
Renewal: Complete by December 31 every 2 years; Group 1 (birthdays January–June) on odd-year cycles, Group 2 (birthdays July–December) on even-year cycles; certify on the annual attorney registration and billing statement.
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Verified against the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education rules and the Court's March 31, 2026 order (effective immediately): 24 hours every 2 years, including 5 hours of ethics/professionalism (with at least 2 hours in diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias) and generally at least 12 live hours for New Jersey-based lawyers, subject to reciprocity/exceptions. A 1-hour technology-related credit applies to compliance cycles ending December 31, 2027 and later. Compliance Group 1 (birthdays January–June) completes in odd years and certifies during the next even-year annual registration; Group 2 (birthdays July–December) completes in even years and certifies during the next odd-year annual registration.
Official source: Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education — CLE Reporting Requirements for Attorneys Admitted in 2026
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