When is the CLE reporting deadline in New Hampshire?

No — New Hampshire’s CLE Rule 53 applies to all attorneys in “Active” or “Limited Active” status for more than six months in a reporting year, unless they have been specifically granted a waiver or are exempted per the rule.

Rule 53 does allow for a petition for waiver under certain circumstances, but it does not list broad categories of exempt attorneys.

Details / Exceptions

• Attorneys in active or limited active status who are present in New Hampshire for more than six months in the reporting year must comply with the 720-minute (12 hours) CLE requirement, including 120 minutes of ethics.
• If an attorney holds active status for less than or equal to six months, the full CLE obligation may not apply, though the affidavit requirement still applies.
• The rule permits attorneys to petition for a waiver (full or partial) based on compelling reasons, such as disability or other extraordinary circumstances.
• Attorneys returning to active status after more than two years must complete a “reactivation” requirement (additional 360 minutes) as part of resuming compliance.
• There is no blanket exemption for judges, senior attorneys, governmental attorneys, or based purely on public office under Rule 53.

Key Takeaway
In New Hampshire, all attorneys in active status are generally subject to CLE, and exemptions are limited to case-by-case waivers rather than broad categories.

In New Hampshire, you may begin entering CLE credits into the Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) as soon as you complete them. Because New Hampshire attorneys self-report, you don’t have to wait until the year ends to enter your courses.

However, your formal certification (affidavit of compliance) must be filed between June 1 and July 1 following the reporting year.

Key Details

• The NHMCLE reporting year runs June 1 through May 31. (Rule 53)
• Attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours each year, including 2 in ethics/professionalism.
• The online Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) is used to enter qualifying courses and monitor your progress.
• ART “automatically apply[ies] courses attended into the reporting year that coincides with the date the course was taken.”
• The formal affidavit filing window opens on June 1 and closes on July 1. You must certify completion or claim exemption then.

Key Takeaway
In New Hampshire, you can start reporting CLE credits in ART immediately as you take them. But your formal compliance filing (affidavit) can only be done between June 1 and July 1, after the reporting year ends.

No — New Hampshire’s CLE rules do not differentiate between part-time and full-time attorneys; all covered attorneys must meet the same baseline CLE obligation.

Under Supreme Court Rule 53 (NHMCLE), each attorney subject to the rule must complete 720 minutes (12 credit hours) of approved CLE in each reporting year (June 1 to May 31), including at least 120 minutes (2 hours) in ethics or professionalism.

Details:

• All attorneys under Rule 53 are subject to the same 12-hour requirement; there is no provision for reduced obligations based on part-time practice.
• The rule no longer requires live attendance; all hours may be earned virtually or by other approved means.
• Attorneys file their compliance affidavit via the Attorney Reporting Tool (ART).
• Newly admitted attorneys must complete a practical skills course within two years, in addition to rule 53 credits.

Key Takeaway: Part-time status offers no relief under New Hampshire’s CLE regime — all attorneys under Rule 53 must fulfill the same 12-hour annual requirement, with no distinctions for workload.

New Hampshire attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours per reporting year, including 2 hours in ethics.

The reporting year runs June 1 through May 31, and attorneys must file an affidavit following that period.

Details

• Requirement: 12 hours annually (720 minutes).

• Ethics: At least 2 hours must address ethics.

• Format: All 12 hours may be completed virtually; there is no live-only requirement.

• Carryover: Credit beyond 12 hours may carry over to the next reporting year (within limits).

• Certification: Attorneys use the Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) to enter credits and file the Affidavit of Compliance.

Key Takeaway: New Hampshire attorneys must complete 12 CLE hours annually with 2 in ethics, can earn credits virtually, and report via ART after May 31.

Minnesota attorneys report CLE attendance either online via OASIS or by filing a paper Affidavit of CLE Compliance form. The reporting deadline is August 31 following the end of their three-year reporting period.

Key Details:

• Use the OASIS online portal to file your CLE attendance—no fee.
• If filing a paper affidavit, there is a $10 processing fee.
• Attorneys may complete CLE between July 1 and August 31 if credits were not earned by the June 30 end of the period.
• Minnesota assigns lawyers to one of three reporting categories with staggered cycles.

Key Takeaway: Minnesota attorneys report CLE via the OASIS portal (or by paper affidavit with fee) by August 31 after their three-year compliance period.

No — New Hampshire’s CLE rules do not explicitly authorize a general “extension” for reporting, but they do permit waiver (full or partial) through a petition process for compelling reasons. If you cannot meet the CLE requirements, you must file a Petition for Waiver with the NHMCLE Board explaining the circumstances.

CLE Requirements & Reporting in New Hampshire

• Reporting period is June 1 through May 31 under Supreme Court Rule 53.
• Attorneys report via the Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) and file an Affidavit of Compliance.

Waiver / Exemption Authority (no formal extension)

• The NHMCLE FAQ states that if a lawyer cannot complete requirements, they may submit a Petition for Waiver for full or partial waiver based on “compelling reasons” such as physical or other disability preventing compliance.
• Rule 53.2(B)(6) addresses compelling reasons of disability that prevent compliance.
• The waiver process may permit alternative methods of compliance as conditions.

What You Should Do

1. Review Rule 53.2 and NHMCLE waiver criteria (especially Section B.6).
2. Draft a Petition for Waiver detailing your inability to comply — include facts, timing, and supporting documentation.
3. Submit to the NHMCLE Board before or as soon as possible after the reporting deadline.
4. If granted, comply with any conditions or alternative compliance methods imposed by the Board.
5. Keep all records and documentation, as your petition and eventual compliance may be audited.

Limitations & Considerations

• The Board’s decision is discretionary — a waiver is not guaranteed.
• The rules do not provide for indefinite or repeated waivers for the same hardship.
• You remain obligated to comply with Rule 53 unless and until a waiver is granted.
• Missing deadlines without an approved waiver may expose you to late fees or sanctions depending on court or disciplinary rules (though no formal “extension” is in Rule 53).

Key Takeaway
New Hampshire does not offer a formal extension mechanism for CLE reporting, but attorneys who cannot comply may file a Petition for Waiver based on compelling reasons under Rule 53.2 — relief is discretionary and not guaranteed.