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Nebraska Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 10 credits every year
Specialty Credits 2 ethics credit
CLE Compliance Deadline December 31
CLE Reporting Deadline January 20
Approved BARBRI Formats Live webcasts
On-demand (5 maximum)
Carryover 5 live credits, excluding ethics credits and on-demand credits
CLE Credit Reporting BARBRI reports CLE credits. Nebraska attorneys must certify compliance.

Nebraska CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Nebraska-Licensed Attorney?

Nebraska attorneys are required to complete 10 credits each year, including 2 ethics and professionalism credits.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Nebraska-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.

As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

Nebraska attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in Nebraska, up to 5 general credits from live CLE courses may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.

As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

Newly admitted Nebraska attorneys begin their CLE requirement on January 1 of the year following admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association. Up to 5 live credits earned in the year of admission may be carried over into their first reporting cycle.

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How Else Can Nebraska Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

Attend approved, live, in-person CLE courses.

  • Attend approved “in-house” CLE courses.
  • Teach pre-approved CLE courses.

  • Attend J.D. or graduate-level law courses offered by an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school.

 

STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS

Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes

With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.

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Nebraska CLE Compliance and Reporting

When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Nebraska must report compliance with the CLE requirement by January 20.

How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Nebraska attorneys must submit a report through the use of the online Nebraska CLE system, showing that they have completed the CLE requirement. This report must be submitted not later than January 20.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Nebraska State Bar Association
635 S. 14th Street, Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-475-7091
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.