New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon FAQ

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Q: What are the New Jersey Newly Admitted (NA) CLE requirements?

A: Newly admitted attorneys in New Jersey must take 16 of the 24 required credits in a minimum of six NA categories:

  • NJ Basic Estate Administration
  • NJ Basic Estate Planning
  • NJ Civil or Criminal Trial Preparation
  • NJ Family Law Practice
  • NJ Real Estate Closing Procedures
  • NJ Attorney Trust and Business Accounting Fundamentals
  • NJ Landlord/Tenant Practice
  • NJ Municipal Court Practice
  • NJ Law Office Management
  • NJ Administrative Law
  • NJ Labor and Employment Law
  • NJ Workers’ Compensation Law

More information can be found at Regulations of the Board on Continuing Legal Education BCLE Reg 201:2.

It is important to note that at least 12 of the 24 credits must be earned through live seminars, live webcasts, and co-sponsored locations. You may earn the remaining credits through alternative verifiable learning formats (e.g. On-Demand web programs, etc.) according to BCLE Reg 201:8. Of the 24 credits, at least five credits must be in ethics and/or professionalism, with at least two of those five credits hours including the completion of qualifying coursework on diversity, inclusion, and elimination of bias per BCLE Reg 201:1.

Q: May I fulfill my NJ Newly Admitted (NA) attorney requirements through the New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2024 program?

A: Yes! If you complete the program in full, you will receive 16.2 credits and fulfill nine of the twelve NA categories, including the required NJ Attorney Trust and Business Accounting Fundamentals. Credit breakdown is as follows:  

  • NJ Basic Estate Administration – 1.8 credits
  • NJ Basic Estate Planning – 1.5 credits
  • NJ Civil or Criminal Trial Preparation – 3.3 credits
  • NJ Family Law Practice – 1.8 credits
  • NJ Real Estate Closing Procedures – 1.8 credits
  • NJ Attorney Trust and Business Accounting Fundamentals – 1.2 credits
  • NJ Landlord/Tenant Practice – 1.8 credits
  • NJ Municipal Court Practice – 1.8 credits
  • NJ Law Office Management – 1.2 credits

Q: Are the NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories listed on the NJ CLE certificate?

A: Yes! The NA categories are listed on the NJ CLE certificate. 

Q: How do I know which NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories are fulfilled through the New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon?

A: You can check the Overview and Credit Details tabs on the program’s web page for this information.

Q: How will the New Jersey MCLE Board know which NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories I have fulfilled?

A: It is the responsibility of NJ attorneys to maintain their own records of the NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories fulfilled. You can retrieve your certificates by logging into your PLI account. Click on the arrow next to your initials in the top right corner of the page and select “My Credit Tracker” from the drop-down menu. Select the desired date range to view specific programs and corresponding credits.

Q: Need additional credit information?

A: Contact PLI's CLE department at plicredits@pli.edu.