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North Dakota Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 36 credits every 3 years
Specialty Credits 3 ethics credits
12 live credits
CLE Compliance Deadline June 30
CLE Reporting Deadline July 31
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand (30 maximum)
Live webcasts
Carryover 12 credits, excluding ethics credits
CLE Credit Reporting CLE credits are self-reported

North Dakota CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a North Dakota-Licensed Attorney?

North Dakota attorneys are required to complete 45 credits every 3 years, including 3 ethics CLE credits.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

North Dakota-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?

North Dakota attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by June 30 of the last year of their 3-year reporting cycle.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in North Dakota, up to 12 general credits may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.

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

Newly admitted North Dakota attorneys must complete 16 transitional CLE credits each year during their first two years of practice.

Annual Credit Breakdown:

  • 7 credits — Law Practice Management & Areas of Professional Practice
  • 6 credits — Skills
  • 2 credits — Ethics & Professionalism
  • Includes 1 credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Ethics (effective July 1, 2023)
  • 1 credit — Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection

Reporting:

  • Reporting period: Two years
  • Deadline: Within 30 days of your birthday, on alternate years (based on your admission year)

Carry-Over Rules:

  • Up to 8 credits may carry over from Year 1
  • Up to 6 credits may carry over from Year 2
  • Ethics & Professionalism credits cannot be carried over
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How Else Can North Dakota Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved, live CLE courses.
  • Teach an approved CLE course.
  • Attend arbitration/mediation training.
  • Complete Bar Review courses.
  • Teaching law school courses at an ABA-approved law school.
  • Attend graduate-level courses.
  • Publish law review and other legal publications.
  • Perform pro bono work.
  • Participate in the State Bar Association of North Dakota Mentorship Program.
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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North Dakota CLE Compliance and Reporting

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

North Dakota attorneys must certify their compliance with the CLE requirement by July 31 of the last year of their reporting period.

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

North Dakota attorneys should log into their profile and report completion of self-study credits. Attorneys must also certify completion of the requirement on the Report of Compliance and return it to the North Dakota Commission on CLE by July 31 of their reporting year.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

State Bar Association of North Dakota
1661 Capitol Way, Suite 104LL
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-255-1404
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.