Stay compliant with the North Carolina State Bar CLE requirements. Find everything you need to know about credit hours, specialty credits, and reporting.
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North Carolina CLE at a Glance
North Carolina attorneys can complete all 24 required CLE hours online through Attorney Credits.
24 CLE Credits
24 total credit hours required every 2 years
6 Specialty Credits
Legal Ethics = 4 Credit Hours
Technology = 1 Credit Hour
Professional Well Being (NC) = 1 Credit Hour
6 Specialty Credit Hours required every 2 years
End of February Deadline
Compliance Deadline is End of February every 2 years
No Live Requirement
North Carolina has no live webinar credit requirements
North Carolina CLE Requirements
Total CLE Hours: 24 credit hours
Total Online Credits Allowed: 24 credit hours
Specialty Requirements: 6 credit hours total, including 4 credit hours of Legal Ethics; 1 credit hour of Technology; and 1 credit hour of Professional Well Being (NC).
Live Webinar Credits: None
Compliance Deadline: End of February
Reporting Deadline: End of February
Reporting Cycle: 2 year
State Reporting: We report your completed courses to the North Carolina State Bar. Our automated attendance reports run on the 1st and 15th of each month. In January you will receive an annual report form showing all of the information that the North Carolina State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education has regarding your CLE credit hours for the preceding year. All active members of the North Carolina State Bar must update and return this form to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education by February 28 along with a $3.50 per credit hour fee.
Top North Carolina CLE Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about North Carolina CLE requirements
How many CLE hours are required?
24 credit hours every 2 years - including 4 hours of legal ethics, 1 hour of technology, and 1 hour of Professional Well Being (PWB).
How many CLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?
All 24 North Carolina CLE credit hours can be taken online.
How do Attorney Credits' CLE courses qualify for credit in North Carolina?
All of our online and downloadable on-demand CLE courses have been approved for CLE credit by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education.
What are my CLE compliance and reporting requirements?
Reporting Cycle: 2 years
Compliance Deadline: End of February
Reporting Deadline: End of February
What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?
A newly admitted attorney must complete the 12-hour Professionalism for New Attorneys (PNA) program.
Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?
No. Attorney Credits does not offer the PNA course.
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