Accreditation and CLE Rules for New York

Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an Accredited NYS CLE Provider. The NY CLE Board maintains an Accredited Provider directory on their website. You can find National Academy of Continuing Legal Education listed on the most recent directory at https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-07/06.15.26.ap-list_0.pdf.

Experienced NY are required to take 24 credit hours every 2 years including 4 credit hours of Ethics and 1 credit hour of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias and 1 credit of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection.

NY attorneys can earn all 24 CLE credit hours with us using our Online & iOS/Android App courses.

*Beginning on July 1, 2023, experienced attorneys are now required to take at least 1 CLE credit in the category of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection in each compliance period. This new requirement applies to all attorneys due to re-register on or after July 1, 2023 (birthday is on or after July 1st). Please note that this does not change the total amount of credits required in your CLE period, the total requirement remains at 24 credits.

Experienced NY attorneys are required to complete their requirement every 2 years by their birthday with a 30 day automatic grace period. Attorneys admitted to practice in even years are due on even years and attorneys admitted in odd years are due in odd years.

New York attorneys must report that they are CLE compliant on their biennial registration form and must retain proof of compliance for a minimum of four years. National Academy of CLE issues a NY CLE Certificate of Attendance for all CLE activities as proof of compliance and we store the certificate in your CLE Account indefinitely.

Newly admitted attorneys are required to take "transitional” courses (designed to help them develop a foundation in the essential skills to practice law) 16 credits each year for the first two years following their admission to the Bar. The 16 credits must consist of 3 Ethics credits, 6 Skills credits, and 7 Law Practice Management (LPM) or Professional Practice (PP) credits. Additionally, 1 credit of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection must be taken in either of the first two years. Newly admitted attorneys must complete their CLE requirement in a format permissible for the category of credit. For more information please click here.

Newly admitted attorneys must complete each of their two 16 credit requirements by the first and second anniversaries of admission respectively.

*Effective January 1, 2026, newly admitted attorneys need to complete their skills credit via traditional live classroom setting or a fully interactive videoconference attended in a group setting.

Newly admitted attorneys can complete all 16 required credit hours with us through a combination of our on-demand Professional Practice (PP), Law Practice Management (LPM), and Cybersecurity courses, along with our live Skills and Ethics programs. You can see our Bridge The Gap options here: NY BTG CLE.

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New York CLE - Construction Law Courses

New York CLE
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Courses purchased through UnitedCLE.com are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an Accredited NYS CLE Provider. To view our full accreditation details please .

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Negotiating Construction Agreements: Key Terms for a Design Professional

Successful construction projects begin with well-structured contracts. This CLE course offers a practical look at negotiating agreements between owners and architects or engineers, focusing on the legal and commercial impact of key contract provisions. Participants will explore common risk areas and how to address them effectively during negotiation. Through a detailed review of core clauses—such as standard of care, indemnity, payment terms, document ownership, scope, and schedule—atte... More Info

$29

1Prof Practice
The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute: How They Develop – and How to Prevent Them

Construction conflicts rarely erupt overnight. More often, they take shape incrementally as routine project decisions accumulate and unresolved issues compound. This CLE examines the typical progression of construction disputes over the course of a project, tracing how common project documents and processes—such as RFIs, submittals, change directives, and payment administration—can evolve into formal claims and litigation. With a practical, practice-oriented focus, the program ide... More Info

$29

1Prof Practice
When OSHA Comes Calling: A Construction Attorney's Guide to Investigations and Citations

Construction accidents can occur even on well-managed job sites, making OSHA investigations and enforcement actions an important reality for contractors, employers, and the attorneys who advise them. This CLE program provides a practical overview of the legal obligations and strategic considerations that arise when a workplace incident triggers OSHA involvement. Attendees will examine OSHA's accident reporting requirements, including which incidents must be reported and the deadlines fo... More Info

$29

1Prof Practice
Law in the Age of Large World Models: Navigating Liability, Autonomy, and Synthetic Reality

Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond content generation into systems capable of modeling real-world environments, predicting outcomes, and supporting decision-making in fields such as engineering, robotics, and autonomous technologies. This CLE program explores the emergence of Large World Models (LWMs) and physical AI, examining how these technologies are reshaping the legal landscape. The course will address key issues involving liability, professional responsibility, intellectu... More Info

$29

1Prof Practice