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Continuing Legal Education RequirementsState-by-State Requirements 28 states allow video delivery of CLEs. Scroll down and click on your state to see the regulations for your state. All states have approved the live versions of these courses for CLE credit. Due to differences in state regulations for video and web CLEs, we do not have pre-approval for on-line courses. Every state allows attorneys to seek approval of CLEs for individual sessions. Please use this information to apply for CLE in your own state.
http://www.alabar.org/cle/rules.cfm 4.1.8 Approval may be given for activities where electronically recorded or reproduced
material is used only if a qualified instructor is available to comment and
answer questions. Satellite and teleconference programs must have either
telephone hook-ups to instructors at the broadcast location or an instructor
present at the receiving site, to comment and answer questions. The use of audio tapes, video tapes or
material for self study or home study courses do not qualify for credit, except
as specifically approved under Regulation 3.1 or Regulation 3.2., except see
4.1.16 Video allowed 3.1 Attorneys who have a permanent physical disability which makes attendance of CLE programs inordinately difficult may file a request for a permanent substitute program in lieu of attendance and shall therein set out continuing legal education plans tailored to their specific interests and physical abilities. Such requests shall be accompanied by a physician's statement addressing the necessity for such a program. The commission shall review and approve or disapprove such plans on an individual basis and without delay. Rejection of any requested substitute for attendance will be reviewed as provided in Rule 6 prior to any sanction being imposed. 3.2 Other requests for substituted compliance, partial waivers or other exemptions for hardship or extenuating circumstances may be granted by the commission upon written application of the attorney and may likewise be reviewed as provided in Rule 6. Requests based on physical limitations shall be accompanied by a physician’s statement addressing the attorney's inability to meet the CLE requirement in the usual manner. Online Activities
4.1.16 Participatory On-line CLE programs may be approved for a maximum of 6 CLE credit hours per year. «Each online seminar will be reviewed for approval on
a case by case basis. The course content, interactivity, as well as the
effectiveness of the delivery method will be considered in the approval process.
Applications
for approval must be submitted by the sponsor and submitted 30 days prior to
the beginning date of the program. 4.1.7 The activity, including online seminars, must be conducted in a comfortable physical setting, conducive to learning, and equipped with suitable writing surfaces. 4.1.8 Approval may be given for activities where electronically recorded or reproduced material is used only if a qualified instructor is available to comment and answer questions. Satellite and teleconference programs must have either telephone hook-ups to instructors at the broadcast location or an instructor present at the receiving site, to comment and answer questions. The use of audio tapes, video tapes or material for self study or home study courses do not qualify for credit, except as specifically approved under Regulation 3.1 or Regulation 3.2., except see 4.1.16 Accreditation 3.3 Credit will be given only for continuing legal education
activities approved by the commission. Such approval normally must be sought and
granted at least 30 days prior to the occurrence of the activity but may be
given retroactively. No program submitted more than 60 days after December 31
of the compliance year will be approved. 4.1.14 Courses
sponsored by law firms and corporations may be approved if the standards for
accreditation are met and if the following additional requirements are met.
Applications for approval must be submitted at least thirty (30) days in
advance. At least half the instruction must be provided by persons from outside
the firm or corporation. A qualified instructor from outside the firm or
corporation must be present for audio- and videotaped presentations. 4.1.15 Sponsors of approved programs must agree to submit to
the commission a list of the 4.1.13 Sponsors of approved CLE activities must refrain from advertising or encouraging the use of their products or services during accredited CLE activities. Sponsors also must seek participants' opinions regarding their adherence to this policy. Failure to adhere to this policy shall be grounds for withdrawal of accreditation of the course in question.
http://www.myazbar.org/Members/mcle_faq.cfm#qualifies «Can I take CLE on-line? Yes, you can. If it meets the above definition, there is no limit
to the amount of credit that can be claimed. If the prompts mentioned
above are not present (the program contains only streaming audio and/or video
and there’s no interaction between the student and the faculty/program) then
the CLE would be considered self-study and the 5-hour limit per year applies.
Please remember that any CLE seminar, including on-line programs, used either
for self study or interactive
credit, must be accompanied by
written materials that can be retained in the attorneys CLE file in the event
of a random audit. What qualifies as a CLE event? A Seminar will qualify for CLE if it meets the following requirements: 4. Participants need to have some written material they can retain in their file in the event of an audit 5. Participants should be given a certificate of attendance. Accreditation How do I get a CLE event approved by the bar? How do I get self-study credit? Credit may be earned for listening to audiotapes and viewing videotapes. On-line computer seminars are also considered self-study where the member does not have the opportunity to respond to prompts initiated by the faculty or placed within the course materials. For example, if the on-line program consists primarily of web pages, streaming audio and/or video replays, it would be self-study, and not “interactive” credit. Written materials must accompany all activities. Attorneys may not earn self-study credit for just reading books or seminar materials. CLE Sponsor/Provider Information MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION The MCLE Rule (Rule 45,
Ariz.R.S.Ct.) and its accompanying Regulations, are predicated on the
assumption that attorneys can evaluate CLE activities offered based on the
guidelines set forth in the Regulations, and report their activities by
affidavit. The standards are very broad and many sponsors routinely meet these
standards. Please note the requirement that all CLE activities must present written materials. We ask that you provide certificates of attendance to the seminar
participants. (Please see the certificate of attendance sample form attached.)
http://www.arkbar.com/arkbar/arkbar_mission.html Accreditation Approval of Accredited Sponsors: 1. An organization, or entity, may seek Board designation as an accredited sponsor; 2. In order to receive such a designation the organization or entity must establish to the satisfaction of the Board that it is regularly engaged in offering continuing legal education and is recognized as a provider of continuing legal education on a national basis; 3. Subsequent to designation as an accredited sponsor, programs offered by that sponsor outside this State shall be approved provided such courses meet the requirements of Rule 4.(C); Online & Video Programs «4c.
Individual course or activity approval: During activities presented by means of videotape, audiotape, or other
such systems, there must be an opportunity to ask questions of course faculty
or a qualified commentator; It is presumed that sponsor accreditation, or individual program
accreditation, will be sought well in advance of the event. However, the Board
may accredit a sponsor or individual program after the event. Video CLE programs are an acceptable means of obtaining CLE credits, provided: The original program upon which the video replay is based has been approved by the Board; The program must have the original faculty members present or the original faculty members must make known their addresses or phone numbers in order that they can respond to written or phoned inquiries subsequent to the program; and, There must be a moderator present
http://www.legalspan.com/catalogs/default.asp http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_extend.jsp?cid=10138 Accreditation 6
Ways Education Activities Can Be Approved for 1-3 Provider
Submits Application to 1. Individual
Activity Approval If you are offering the activity outside of If you are offering the activity in one of the areas in which Legal Specialization credit can be offered, consider applying for Legal Specialization credit. Go to Provider Search for a list of the areas in which legal specialization credit is offered. See below for more information on Legal Specialization approval. 2. Approved
Provider Status Providers must qualify to submit an application for Approved Provider Status. Go to: Provider Status for requirements Provider Search for an online list of current approved providers 3. California Legal Specialization
Credit 4. Neither
Provider Nor Member Submit Application to California for Approval attended/taken outside approved by an approved
jurisdiction, neither the provider nor the member need
to submit the activity to 5. Automatic
Approval No Application Required 6. Member
Submits Application to California for Approval Online Activates
http://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/CLE/cle_home.htm What kinds of activities may I complete to earn credits? How do I get
them accredited? --LIVE PROGRAMS. You may obtain credit for attending live programs. It is important that you are certain that a program is accredited before attending. Contact the sponsor of the program, or consult the Board's CLE Index to determine if a program is accredited. Call the Board's office to find out how to get a program accredited if it is not. «--HOMESTUDY. You may obtain credit for activity generally referred to as "home study" provided the activity (1) is a structured course of study, (2) is organized by an eligible sponsor, (3) includes the use of thorough, high-quality written materials, available to the attorney or judge completing the course, and (4) incorporates some other educational medium, such as video or audio tapes, correspondence work, testing or individual conferences. Regulation 103(j). Contact the sponsor of the course, or consult the Board's CLE Index to determine if a course is accredited. To get a tape accredited, the sponsor must submit the Board's Form 4. --SELF ADMINISTERED STUDY. You may obtain credit for an activity that involves substantial active participation in an educational endeavor which is beneficial to your practice. The activity must include interaction between the applicant and another professional. It cannot be part of the applicant's ordinary law practice. A written work product must be submitted at the conclusion of your study. Regulation 103(j). Submit the Board's Form 7 at least forty-five days before commencing the activity. «--INDIVIDUAL
CREDIT. You may obtain credit for an activity which otherwise may have been
denied accreditation. To receive credit, the activity must have contributed
substantially to the attorney's particular area of practice. Contact the
Board's office for details. How do I report credits earned? --For programs held in --For programs held outside of
http://courts.state.de.us/cle/rules.htm#5 « Rules – 7: Accreditation of Sponsors and Programs (c) if the course is not
a live presentation, it also satisfies the requirements of Rule 7(C); and Rule 7(C) (C)Accreditation of Individual Videotape or
Simultaneously Broadcast Programs (1) Attorneys may receive credit for viewing the broadcast
of any course accredited pursuant to Rule 7(A) or (B) and broadcast simultaneously
with the actual presentation of the course. Applications shall be made by the
program provider on Form 5 or by the Attorney on Form 5-A. The Commission may
request from any applicant information in addition to that required by Form 5
or 5-A. (2) Attorneys may receive credit for viewing the videotape
of any course accredited pursuant to Rules 7 (A) or (B) and videotaped during
the actual presentation of the course. Applications shall be made by the
program provider on Form 6 or by the Attorney on Form 6-A. The Commission may
request from any applicant information in addition to that required by Form 6
or 6-A. «
(3) Conditions for approval of videotape or simultaneously broadcast
presentations are: (4)An Attorney may not receive more than 12 credit hours pursuant to Rule 7(C)(2) in any biannual reporting period. Rule 6(B) – Accreditation Standards {run of the mill standards in all CLE req. They shall have significant intellectual or practical content; increase the participant's Competence, etc.} Rule – 8: Accredited Activities «
(3) Credit may be given for continuing legal education activities where (i) in
person or televised live instruction is used or (ii) mechanically or
electronically recorded or reproduced material is used in an organized program.
(B) Accreditation
Standards: The Commission shall approve continuing legal education activities
consistent with the following standards: (1) They shall
have significant intellectual or practical content, and the primary objective
shall be to increase the participant’s professional competence as a lawyer; « (4) Approval. CLE activities may be approved upon the written application of sponsors
on an individual program basis, sponsors on an accredited sponsor basis, or attorneys
on an individual program basis. In addition, the CCLC may approve both CLE
activities and accredited sponsors on its own motion, on either an individual
program or accredited sponsor basis. All applications for CLE course approval
shall: a. Be submitted at least thirty (30) days, and preferably
longer, in advance of the course, although the CCLC may grant retroactive
approval;
http://www.judicial.state.ia.us/regs/conted.asp Policies on Approval
of CLE Events for Credit (Accreditation)
Basic standards on accreditation of CLE events are contained in Rule 42.3:
(1) A continuing legal education activity qualifies for accreditation if the commission determines that the activity complies with all of the following:
a. It constitutes an organized program of learning (including a workshop or symposium) which contributes directly to the professional competency of an attorney. b. It pertains to common legal subjects or other subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of law.
c. It is conducted by attorneys or individuals who have a special education, training, and experience by reason of which said individuals should be considered experts concerning the subject matter of the program, and preferably is accompanied by a paper, manual, or written outline which substantively pertains to the subject matter of the program.
«d. It is presented live or by computer-based transmission. Activities presented by computer-based
transmission must be interactive as defined by the accreditation policies of
the commission.
(2) No activity will be accredited which involves solely self-study, including television viewing, video or sound recorded programs, or correspondence work, except as may be allowed pursuant to rule 42.5.
Rule
42.4 Accreditation of programs and activities. 42.4(1) Prior accreditation of activities. An organization or person that desires prior accreditation of a course, program or other legal education activity satisfying Iowa Ct.R. 41.2, or an attorney who desires to establish accreditation of such activity prior to attendance, shall apply for accreditation to the commission at least 60 days in advance of the commencement of the activity on a form provided by the commission. The commission shall approve or deny such application in writing within 30 days of receipt of such application. The application shall state the dates, subjects offered, total hours of instruction, names and qualifications of speakers, and other pertinent information. 42.4(2) Post-accreditation of activities. An attorney or organization on behalf of an attorney seeking credit for attendance at or participation in an educational activity which has not received prior accreditation shall submit to the commission, within 30 days after completion of such activity, a request for credit, including a brief résumé of the activity, its dates, subjects, instructors and their qualifications, and the number of credit hours requested therefore. Within 30 days after receipt of such application, the commission shall advise the attorney or organization in writing by ordinary mail whether the activity is accredited and the number of hours allowed therefore. An attorney or organization not complying with the requirements of this rule may be denied credit for such activity. [Court Order November 25, 1975; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; February 22, 2002]
Types
of CLE «4.14 An attorney may
receive alternative delivery CLE credit for participation in an accredited CLE activity in which attorneys participate
through some type of electronic medium as follows: a. Interactive online computer seminars; b. Interactive teleconferencing seminars; c. Other interactive CLE activities as may
be developed through advanced technology, subject to approval of the CLE Commission. 4.15 A maximum of five (5) hours of credit per year earned by alternative delivery method approved by the Commission may be applied to the annual requirement and will not qualify for professional responsibility credit. Video
or Sound Tape Presentations: a.
Credit may be earned for video or sound tape presentations if a qualified
person is in
attendance, personally or by telephonic communication, to comment and answer
questions. b. A qualified
person is one who by academic or professional qualification possesses
the knowledge to interact with the audience to supplement the presentation
and answer questions. c.
The commentary or question and answer segment should occur at a meaningful time,
preferably after each subject matter break. d.
Sponsors of video or sound tape presentations should seek preapproval for such programming.
http://www.kybar.org/Default.aspx?tabid=30 http://www.digilearnonline.com/stateReqs.asp#Kentucky «Attorneys may satisfy up to six (6) credits of CLE
requirements through accredited online courses labeled technologically
transmitted credits per SCR 3.662(1)(j). KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION Educational activities may be approved for credit upon application to the Commission. Application for accreditation may be made by a member or former member without involving the sponsor, or application for accreditation may be made by an activity sponsor. Application for accreditation shall be made to the Director not less than thirty (30) days in advance of the scheduled date of the activity. Sponsors failing to submit the application for accreditation as set forth in this rule shall result in an application fee double the amount set forth in Rule 3.665(2)(a)-(c). It is the obligation of the attorney seeking credit to ensure the activity has been approved. Completion of a non-accredited activity shall be at the risk of the attorney.
«Attorneys may satisfy all five and a half (5.5) self-study credits through online courses. Q: Can I earn self-study credit from
the Maine Bar Rule 12 is added to read as follows: (d)
Courses and Other Activities Entitled to Credit. (1) All publicly available courses or other publicly available continuing legal education activities offered by the following are deemed automatically approved and entitled to credit for purposes of subdivision (a) of this rule: any national, state or county bar association, American Trial Lawyers’ Association; Maine Prosecutors’ Association; Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Maine Trial Lawyers Association; Maine or American Civil Liberties Union; National Association of Attorneys General; National Legal Aid and Defenders’ Association; Practicing Law Institute; Probate Judges Assembly; governmental units or agencies; public bar admission, bar registration or discipline, continuing legal education, or similar agencies created by court rule or statute in any state; law schools approved by the American Bar Association; providers affiliated with such an association, agency, or law school; or other organizations approved by the Board. «(e)
Approval Procedure. (1) Sponsor Approval. A sponsor may be approved by the Board upon submission of evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the Board: (A) That the sponsor has been approved or accredited by a continuing legal education accrediting authority established by court rule or statute in another state; or (B) That, during the immediately preceding three years, the sponsor has sponsored at least six separate courses that comply with the requirements for individual course approval under paragraph (2) of this subdivision. Approval granted pursuant to this paragraph must be renewed every three years by submission of the evidence required in subparagraph (A) or (B). The Board may at any time review the status of a sponsor approved under subparagraph (A) or specific courses offered by a sponsor approved under subparagraph (B) and may revoke approval if the status has changed or the courses offered by the sponsor does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subdivision. Requests for approval may be submitted using the Application form contained in the Appendix to these Rules, supplemented by such supporting information as would assist the Board in determining whether the sponsor meets the requirements of this Rule. (2) Individual Course Approval. The
Board may approve individual courses for credit under subdivision (a) of this
rule upon written application of a non-approved sponsor or an attendee. A
sponsor that seeks approval of a course must file a request for such approval
accompanied by a full description of the course with the Board at least 30 days
before the course is to be presented.
http://www.mbcle.state.mn.us/MBCLE/pages/rules.asp «Rule 4. Applying for Credit A. Course Approval and Fee Information. In applying
for course approval, a sponsoring agency or lawyer shall submit to the Board an
application for course approval (see Appendix I) and include the following: (1) Title of the program under consideration; (2) Location of the program; (3) Names and credentials of the speakers, including those of persons designated to act as moderators for video or satellite programs; (4) Type of presentation; (5) Agenda or course schedule showing beginning and ending times of each session; (6) Type of credit for which approval is sought (standard, ethics/professional responsibility, elimination of bias, law office management, professional development) for each segment of the course. No segment of any course shall be approved in more than one category of credit. (7) A fee in the amount of $35. This fee may be subject to waiver under the provisions of Rule 3(D)(1). A fee is not required when submitting an application for either of the following types of courses meeting Rule 4 and Rule 5 requirements: (a) a previously approved course that has been recorded and is replayed at a later date in its entirety; (b) a course 60 minutes or less in duration. (8) Such other information as the Board may require. Rule 5. Standards for Course Approval A. General Standards . A course must meet the following standards before approval is granted. (1) The course shall have significant intellectual or practical content. (2) The course shall deal primarily with matter directly related to the practice of law, the professional responsibility or ethical obligations of lawyers, the elimination of bias in the legal profession and in the practice of law, law office management, or the professional development of lawyers. (3) The course shall be taught by faculty members qualified by practical or academic experience to teach the specified subject matter. Legal subjects shall be taught by lawyers. (4) Any written materials should be thorough, high quality, readable, carefully prepared, and distributed to all participants at or before the time the course is offered. «(5) The course shall be presented and attended
in a suitable classroom or laboratory setting. Courses presented via video
recording, simultaneous broadcast, teleconference, or audiotape may be approved
provided that a faculty person is in attendance at all presentations, either in
person or through live transmission, allowing all participants to hear and
participate in the question and answer session. Subject to the exception of
paragraph (11) below, no course will be approved which involves solely
television or video viewing in the home or office, or correspondence work or
self-study, including online self-study. (6) Credit will not normally be given for speeches at luncheons or banquets. (7) A list of all participants shall be maintained by the course sponsor and transmitted to the Board upon request, following the presentation of the course. (8) Credit shall be awarded on the basis of one credit hour for each 60 minutes of instruction at an approved course. (9) A lawyer shall not receive credit for any course attended before being admitted to practice law in Minnesota, but one so admitted may receive credit of one hour for each 60 minutes actually spent in attendance, for attending for credit or as an auditor, a regular course offered by a law school approved by the American Bar Association. (10) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (9) above, a person who takes approved courses or teaches in an approved course after sitting for the Minnesota Bar Examination, but before admission to practice, may claim credit for the courses taken or the teaching done, if he or she passes that bar examination. (11) Lawyers residing or working outside of the State of Minnesota during the CLE reporting period who, because of non-residence are unable in good faith to attend courses approved as "elimination of bias" as defined in these Rules, may receive up to 2 hours of credit in fulfillment of the elimination of bias requirement by viewing a video course or courses that otherwise meet the requirements of these Rules. If a lawyer views a video elimination of bias course not previously approved for credit under these Rules, the lawyer may seek approval by completing and submitting the Course Approval Form at Appendix I.
http://www.mssc.state.ms.us/rules/AllRulesText.asp?IDNum=9 Types of CLE «4.10 Each online program or online seminar will be
reviewed for approval on a case by case basis. The course content,
interactivity, as well as the effectiveness of the delivery method will be
considered in the approval process. Applications for approval must be submitted
by the sponsor and submitted 30 days prior to the beginning date of the
program. Applications will not be approved retroactively. Sponsors must be able
to verify attorney attendance and the number of hours attended. Attorney
attendance must be reported to the 4.12 At the conclusion of an approved program or activity, each participating attorney must be given the opportunity to complete an evaluation questionnaire addressing the quality, effectiveness and usefulness of the particular activity. Within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the activity, a summary of the results of the questionnaire must be forwarded to the Commission. If requested, copies of the questionnaires must also be forwarded to the Commission. Sponsors must maintain the questionnaires for a period of 90 days following a program pending a request for submission of them to the Commission. RULE 3. CLE REQUIREMENT Regulations «3.3No
attorney shall be permitted to claim more than six (6) hours of CLE credit
through the use of satellite-transmitted or electronically recorded or
reproduced material, even though same is presented by an accredited sponsor. As part of the six (6) hours an attorney
may claim up to three (3) hours of CLE credit for telephone seminars and/or
approved online programs. Seminars offered by satellite-transmittal, electronic reproduction, 4.9Activities offered by any sponsor must provide a qualified on-site moderator and question-and-answer session. Telephone seminars must be conducted “live,” not pre-recorded, and must provide a question-and-answer session. As a minimum the activity must consist of not less than one (1) hour of actual instruction. «4.10 Each online program or online seminar will be reviewed for approval on a case by case basis. The course content, interactivity, as well as the effectiveness of the delivery method will be considered in the approval process. Applications for approval must be submitted by the sponsor and submitted 30 days prior to the beginning date of the program. Applications will not be approved retroactively. Sponsors must be able to verify attorney attendance and the number of hours attended. Attorney attendance must be reported to the Mississippi Commission on CLE immediately following the conclusion of the program.
Attorneys may satisfy
up to six (6) credits of CLE requirements through self-study (except ethics,
professionalism, or malpractice prevention) via the Internet and/or online
without a contemporaneous live instructor. 17) If a Sponsor Does Not Obtain Accreditation of a Program or Activity, How Does an Individual Lawyer Obtain Accreditation of a Program or Activity? If a sponsor has not obtained accreditation of a program, an individual attorney may obtain accreditation by filing an Application by a Member of the Missouri Bar for Accreditation of a Continuing Legal Education Program or Activity, Form 2. However, if a program is already accredited, or if the sponsor has an application for accreditation pending, a lawyer need not file an application for accreditation. If a brochure publicizing the program is available, a copy of the brochure should accompany the Form 2. The application should be submitted and approval received prior to filing the Annual Report (Form 1), which is due by July 31, and, preferably, prior to attending the program «(19)
Can Credit Be Obtained by Viewing Videotapes or Materials Online? A videotape or online materials may be used for self-study, which is
limited to 6 hours, if a qualified commentator is not available. However, if a
qualified commentator is available contemporaneously with showing of the
videotape or accessing the online materials, such a program may be requested
for accreditation as any other live program by submitting a Form 2 or Form 6. «(20) What Type of
Activities Qualify for Self-Study? Regulation 15.04.5
provides that up to six hours of self-study credit may be earned by studying
law-related materials including but not limited to videotapes, audiotapes and
advance sheets in furtherance of general academic and professional competence.
Study of online on-demand legal materials may be reported for self-study
credit, subject to a 6-hour limit. Absent authorization due to a hardship, such
as a physical disability, self- study may not be reported to satisfy the ethics
education requirement discussed in Questions 31-37. The Missouri Bar will not accredit or otherwise specify which materials
qualify for self-study. If, in the reasonable professional judgment of a
lawyer, the study of particular law-related materials furthers his or her
"general academic or professional competence," the lawyer may report
the hours of study on the Attorney's Annual Report of Compliance to satisfy the
requirement of Rule 15. Pursuant to Reg. 15.05.6,
self- study may not be considered in determining the number of hours which a
lawyer may carry over to the next reporting year.
Very liberal CLE requirements...just attach a state provided affidavit to the lawyer’s end of the year CLE report.
http://www.nhbar.org/about_text.asp?C=66&SectID=12 Attorneys may satisfy up to six (6) credits of CLE
requirements through online courses. Regulation 53.3 Activities Qualifying For NHMCLE Credit Only activities undertaken while admitted to the Bar of New Hampshire or another jurisdiction qualify for NHMCLE credit, either for the reporting year in which the activity was undertaken, or in the following reporting year pursuant to Rule 53.1 (D). A. Methods of Complying with Rule 1. Faculty or qualified commentators shall be contemporaneously available to answer questions or offer comments. Distance learning on-line courses will qualify as live programming only if lawyers can communicate with faculty by e-mail or other reasonably contemporaneous method. «Credit for
non-traditional format courses (such as audio/video, teleconference, satellite
broadcast, distance learning on-line) not presented by an Annual Sponsor must
be approved by the NHMCLE Board. «Requirements
for Audio/Visual Courses To qualify for
credit, programs must be recorded and produced with professional sound and
picture quality and all speakers must utilize a personal microphone, including
those asking questions of the presenters. It is not required
that the written course materials which accompany an audio or videotaped course
be owned by the individual lawyer. It is sufficient that the lawyer have access
to these materials on the basis set forth in the Rule. Lawyers shall not seek
credit for exposure to an audio or video taped course more than once. Regulation 53.4 Sponsor Approval D. Minimum Requirements for Sponsor Approval or Accreditation The sponsor will not state or imply that a course has been
approved in General Information A sponsor may seek course approval either for an individual course or for all programs during a reporting year, July 1-June 30, by applying to become an Annual Sponsor for the year. Approval of any course or activity is effective only for the reporting year in which the approval occurs. Failure to meet the requirements of Rule 53 may result in the withdrawal of accreditation for individual programs or the designation of Annual Sponsor. «Individual
Program Applications Anytime prior to but no later than thirty (30) days following a
program, a sponsor may apply for credit from the NHMCLE Board by completing
ORACLE Form 1 or the NHMCLE Application for Approval of Individual Course or
Activity, supplying the required attachments and the $40.00 application or
in-state activity fee, unless the program was offered without charge to
attendees. For purposes of Rule 53.4 each presentation or repetition of a course or activity is considered to be separate; provided that for self study courses or activities such as on-line, video or audio tape programs, only one activity fee shall be required for each course or activity regardless of the number of courses or tapes sold. « Regulation 53.5 Standards for Individual
Course or Activity Approval [very long…located in my hard file]
http://www.nmmcle.org/rules/guidelines.asp Attorneys may satisfy up to five (5) credits of CLE requirements through online courses. «On-line Legal Research
Training: It is the policy of
the to have attended the CLE. 18-203: Accreditation; course approval A: Accreditation: The board shall: accredit institutions that have a history of providing quality continuing legal education; approve individual programs of continuing legal education. The content of the instruction provided may include, but not be limited to, live seminars, Participation in education activities involving the use of computer-based resources, audiotapes and videotapes; and periodically review accredited institutions. «D:
Self-study credit: Self-study
credit may be given for viewing videotapes or listening to audiotapes or
participating in educational activities involving the use of computer-based
resources, provided: board approval is received prior to viewing, listening or
participating; the self-study course
is from an accredited provider and was produced within five (5) years from the
date of viewing, listening or participating; or the self-study course is from
an approved program and was produced within five (5) years from the date of
viewing, listening or participating. Absent prior board approval in exceptional
circumstances, no more than five (5) hours of credit may be given during one
compliance year for self-study activities and the individual seeking self-study
credit must not have received self-study credit for the same activity in a
prior compliance year. Self-study credits may be applied only to the continuing
legal education requirements for the year in which they are earned, and may not
be carried over to subsequent year requirements or backward to prior year
requirements.
http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/provider_faqs.shtml Experienced Attorneys
(those in their second or later reporting cycle) may satisfy all 24 credits,
including ethics, with on demand online courses. Newly Admitted (or
"Transitional") Attorneys (those in their first reporting cycle) may
not satisfy MCLE credits with online courses without seeking prior permission
from the NYS CLE Board. SECTION
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