Side by Side Comparison of New Jersey and New York MCLE Rules [CHART]
| MCLE RULES | NEW JERSEY | NEW YORK |
|---|---|---|
| Basis for one credit hour | 50 minutes | 50 minutes |
| Credit hours required | 24 credit hours every two years | 24 credit hours every two years |
| Reporting period | Every two years | Every two years |
| Ethics credits hours required per reporting period | Four credit hours every two years | Four credit hours every two years |
| Requirement for new attorneys | No additional credit hours requirement but must choose from list of recommended subject areas | 32 credit Bridge-the-gap program for newly admitted attorneys |
| Carryover credits | Up to 12 credit hours | Up to six credit hours |
| Teaching credits | Two credits for each hour taught | Three credits for each hour taught |
| Writing credits | No | Up to 12 credit hours per reporting period |
| Self-study (audio, video, online/computer based) | Up to 12 credit hours per reporting period | Experienced attorneys may earn all 24 credit hours via reporting period |
| In-house activities | Yes, CLE credit awarded | Yes, CLE credit awarded |
| Attorney reporting method | Self-report at end of two year reporting period | Self-report at end of two year reporting period |
| Reciprocity | Credit awarded for courses taken in all CLE approved jurisdictions | Credit awarded for courses in selected CLE approved jurisdictions |
| Attorney record retention | Keep certificates of attendance for three (3) years | Certificates of attendance and other documentation of compliance must be retained for four (4) years |
| Approved provider application | Offered five courses over prior two years | Offered eight courses over prior three years |
| Approved provider period | Renew every two years | Renew every three years |
| Reporting obligations for provider of approved individual activity | Notify MCLE regulator within 30 days of course | Submit a completed Course Summary form for each course |
| Certificate of Attendance | Provider should obtain attorney signatures on certificates of attendance for each course | Must use the New York Certificate of Attendance. Attorney must retain for four (4) years |
| Provider record retention | Keep records of course approval and attorney attendance for three (3) years | Keep for each course, a sample certificate of attendance, evaluation forms and attendance lists for four (4) years |
| Accreditation of a single course or activity | Submit at least 30 days prior to course | Submit at least 60 days prior to course |
| Accredited Provider Application Fee | $100 | $0 |
| Course Accreditation Application Fee | $25 | $0 |
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