Stay compliant with the North Dakota State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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North Dakota CLE at a Glance
North Dakota attorneys can complete all 36 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.
36 CLE Credits
36 total credit hours required every 3 years
3 Legal Ethics or Professional Responsibility Credits
3 Specialty Credit Hours required every 3 years
June 30 Deadline
Compliance Deadline is June 30 every 3 years
12 Live Credits
North Dakota requires 12 credit hours to be completed via live webinar
North Dakota CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 36 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 36 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 3 credit hours total, including 3 credit hours of Legal Ethics, or Professional Responsibility.
Live Webinar Credits: 12 credit hours
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: July 31
Reporting Cycle: 3 years
State Reporting: North Dakota attorneys must self report online courses through their SBAND profile and report your CLE compliance at the end of your three year compliance cycle by completing and returning the Report of Compliance to the State Bar Association of North Dakota by July 31.
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Top North Dakota CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about North Dakota CLE requirements
How many CLE hours are required?
Thirty-six (36) credit hours every 3 years - including 3 required hours of legal ethics.
How many CLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
All 36 credit hours. North Dakota attorneys must complete 12 hours through live webinars.
How do Attorney Credits' CLE courses qualify for credit in North Dakota?
Our live streaming courses have been approved for credit by the State Bar Association of North Dakota. Attorney Credits on-demand CLE courses qualify for self-study CLE credit in North Dakota. 24 hours of self-study are allowed during each reporting period. The State Bar Association of North Dakota does not pre-approve self-study work.
What are my CLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: 3 years
Compliance Deadline: June 30
Reporting Deadline: July 31
What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
There is no special requirement. Please note that the initial reporting period for attorneys begins the July 1 following the date you are admitted to the State Bar Association of North Dakota.
Can I carry hours forward to the next year?
Yes, up to 12 hours of general credit may be carried forward to the next compliance period. Please note that ethics credit may NOT be carried over.
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