NJ Basic CLE Marathon FAQ
Questions
- What are the New Jersey Newly Admitted (NA) CLE requirements?
- Which NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories are fulfilled through New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2020?
- May I fulfill my NJ Newly Admitted attorney requirements through the New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2020 program?
- Are the NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories listed on the NJ CLE certificate?
- How do I know which NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories are fulfilled through the New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon?
- How will the New Jersey MCLE Board know which NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories I have fulfilled?
- Need additional credit information?
Answers
Q: What are the New Jersey Newly Admitted (NA) CLE requirements?
A: Newly admitted attorneys in New Jersey must take 15 of the 24 required credits in five of the following nine Newly Admitted (NA) categories:
- NA1 - NJ Basic Estate Administration
- NA2 - NJ Basic Estate Planning
- NA3 - NJ Civil or Criminal Trial Preparation
- NA4 - NJ Family Law Practice
- NA5 - NJ Real Estate Closing Procedures
- NA6 - NJ Trust & Business Accounting
- NA7 - NJ Landlord/Tenant Practice
- NA8 - NJ Municipal Court Practice
- NA9 - NJ Law Office Management
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. You may earn the remaining credits through alternative verifiable learning formats (e.g., Webcasts, On-Demand web programs, etc.) according to NJ BCLE Reg 201:8. Of the 24 credits, at least four credits must be in ethics and/or professionalism per NJ BCLE Reg 201:1.
Note about alternative verifiable learning formats: Supreme Court relaxes live classroom requirement for continuing legal education - Read the Order: Continuing Legal Education - Temporary Elimination of Live Classroom Instruction Requirement Because of COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns.
Q: Which NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories are fulfilled through New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2021?
A: The New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2021 program contains 8 NJ NA categories for 15.3 credits. Credit breakdown is as follows:
- NA1 - NJ Basic Estate Administration – 1.8 credits
- NA2 - NJ Basic Estate Planning – 1.5 credits
- NA3 - NJ Civil or Criminal Trial Preparation – 3.3 credits
- NA4 - NJ Family Law Practice – 1.8 credits
- NA5 - NJ Real Estate Closing Procedures – 1.8 credits
- NA7 - NJ Landlord/Tenant Practice – 1.8 credits
- NA8 - NJ Municipal Court Practice – 1.8 credits
- NA9 - NJ Law Office Management – 1.5 credits
Q: May I fulfill my NJ Newly Admitted attorney requirements through the New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2021 program?
A: Yes! If you complete the program in full, you will receive 15.3 credits and fulfill eight of the nine NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories.
Q: Are the NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories listed on the NJ CLE certificate?
A: Yes! The NJ Newly Admitted (NA) categories are now 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.