Is CLE mandatory in New Jersey?

Yes — New Jersey requires 24 hours every two years, with the specialty hours and format rules broken down in the facts card at the top of this page. Verify current details with the official source linked there, since requirements change.

How many CLE hours do I need in New Jersey?

24 hrs / 2-year cycle, with ethics & professionalism: 5 hours. Details and current rules at njcourts.gov (Board on CLE).

Can I get free CLE credit in New Jersey?

A meaningful share, yes — free accredited programming from Justia Connect, the platform CLE calendars, and bar programs covers general hours easily; specialty categories take more deliberate hunting. Always confirm New Jersey accreditation per course.

When is the New Jersey CLE deadline?

Your deadline is December 31 of your reporting year — even years if your birthday falls January–June, odd years if July–December. Newly admitted attorneys have a distinct first-cycle rule; confirm at njcourts.gov.

Do technology and practice-management courses count for CLE in New Jersey?

Practice-management and technology programs count toward the 19 general hours when accredited for NJ credit (or qualifying via NJ's reciprocity with approved jurisdictions). The 5 ethics hours — including the 2 diversity hours — must come from courses accredited for those specific categories.

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