New Hampshire

New Hampshire attorneys must complete 12 CLE credit hours each reporting year. Within those 12 hours, at least 2 must be in ethics.

Annual CLE Requirements in New Hampshire

• Total requirement: 12 credit hours per year (720 minutes)
• Ethics requirement: 2 credit hours (120 minutes)
• Reporting cycle: June 1 – May 31
• Credits must be reported through the NH Attorney Reporting Tool (ART)

Additional Notes & Exemptions

• All 12 hours may be completed virtually (live attendance is not required)
• Newly admitted attorneys must also complete the NHBA Practical Skills Course within 2 years; that is separate from the annual CLE requirement

Key Takeaway: New Hampshire’s reporting year requires 12 CLE hours including 2 in ethics or professionalism, with the cycle running June 1 through May 31.

No — judges in New Hampshire do not have a separate continuing education mandate distinct from the CLE rules for attorneys.

Under New Hampshire Supreme Court Rule 53, all active attorneys, including those serving as judges, must complete 12 credit hours annually (including 2 ethics), and no judicial-only CLE requirement is provided in rule or statute.

Details

• Rule 53 requires 720 minutes (12 hours) of continuing legal education per reporting year, including 120 minutes (2 hours)

If you miss New Hampshire’s CLE deadline, you could incur a late filing issue and lose compliance status until cured. Under NH Supreme Court Rule 53, attorneys must complete 720 minutes (12 hours) of CLE (including 120 minutes of ethics) during the reporting year (June 1 to May 31), and must file an Affidavit of Compliance by July 1.

NH CLE Year & Deadlines

• June 1 – May 31: CLE reporting year.
• July 1: Deadline to file Affidavit of Compliance with NHMCLE.

Consequences & Cure Options

• Failure to certify may trigger administrative follow-up by NHMCLE.
• Until the deficiency is remedied, your compliance status remains unresolved and your standing may be impacted by Bar oversight or review.

Key Takeaway: In New Hampshire, missing the July 1 CLE certification deadline places you in noncompliance with Rule 53 until you remedy the deficiency — you must complete your hours and file the affidavit to restore compliant status.

New Hampshire’s CLE “grace period” effectively runs from June 1 to July 1—attorneys complete credits by May 31 and then have from June 1 through July 1 to file their affidavit of compliance.

New Hampshire CLE Reporting Cycle

• June 1 – May 31: Reporting year during which credits must be completed.
• July 1: Deadline to submit the NHMCLE affidavit certifying compliance.

Notes & Limitations

• Any CLE performed after May 31 but before July 1 may count toward the prior reporting year (but not the next).
• There is no further extension beyond July 1 under Rule 53.

Key Takeaway: In New Hampshire, attorneys have until July 1 to report CLE after the May 31 deadline—effectively a one-month grace window—but no further extension is afforded under the rules.

No — New Hampshire does not provide a “late reporting” option beyond the July 1 affidavit deadline under Rule 53; attorneys must file their CLE certification in ART by July 1 or risk noncompliance.
Rule 53 prescribes that the CLE affidavit must be filed between June 1 and July 1 following the reporting year, with no mechanism for accepting filings after July 1.

Detailed Support:

• The CLE reporting year in New Hampshire runs from June 1 to May 31, and attorneys have the window June 1 to July 1 to enter

No — New Hampshire does not require a specific number of in-person classroom CLE hours.

Under NH Supreme Court Rule 53, attorneys must complete 12 hours (720 minutes) annually, including 2 ethics/minority credits, but the rule does not reserve any credits exclusively for physical, in-person instruction.

Details

• Rule 53 mandates 720 minutes (12 hours) of CLE each reporting period, with 120 minutes devoted to ethics or

You report CLE credits in New Hampshire by filing an Affidavit of Compliance through the NHMCLE Attorney Reporting Tool (ART) between June 1 and July 1 each year.
The reporting period runs from June 1 to May 31, and all attorneys must certify their CLE activity for that year or claim an exemption.

Overview of New Hampshire CLE Reporting

Rule 53 requires active New Hampshire attorneys to complete 720 minutes (12 hours) of CLE each reporting year, including at least 120 minutes (2 hours) in ethics, professionalism, malpractice prevention, substance abuse, or attorney-client disputes.
Course sponsors may enter NHBA-CLE programs directly into ART; for non-NHBA courses, attorneys must self-report using the “New Entry” form in ART within 30 days of attendance.
If you find credits missing after initial submission, you may reopen your Affidavit within 30 days (but not later than July 31) to include additional credits.
Attorneys must maintain records of attendance (certificates, course sheets, provider info) for two years after the close of the reporting year.

Steps to Report CLE in New Hampshire

• Complete your 12 hours by May 31, ensuring at least 2 hours are in the

Yes — in New Hampshire you submit CLE credits online using the Attorney Reporting Tool (ART).

The ART portal is designed for attorneys to enter CLE courses, view their records, and file their Affidavit of Compliance under NH Supreme Court Rule 53.

Details:

• The “Attorney Reporting Tool (ART)” is accessible through the NH Bar member portal and is used to report CLE

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

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,

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

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

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.

New Hampshire’s CLE rule (Rule 53) uses the term “inactive membership status” to reflect members who are “exempt provided not engaged in the practice of law,” and those on inactive status are exempt from the annual CLE requirement when they are not practicing.

If an attorney returns to active status after being inactive for more than two consecutive reporting years, they must complete 360 minutes (6 hours) of additional CLE (beyond the standard requirement) either in the year they return or in the year immediately preceding reinstatement.

Details:

• Rule 53.2 provides that lawyers in inactive status, not engaged in the practice of law, are exempt from certification

The CLE reporting deadline in New Hampshire is July 1 following the June 1–May 31 reporting period.

New Hampshire attorneys must complete the required CLE by May 31 and then file their Affidavit of Compliance between June 1 and July 1.

New Hampshire CLE Reporting Rule (Rule 53)

• Reporting Year: June 1 through May 31.
• Affidavit Filing Period: June 1 to July 1

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.

No — New Hampshire does not require CLE to be in person; all required CLE may be completed via virtual formats, including live webcasts or recorded programs. The New Hampshire Supreme Court eliminated any live-attendance mandate as of July 2016.

New Hampshire CLE Requirements

• Total requirement: 12 hours (720 minutes) per reporting year.
• Ethics: 2 hours (120 minutes) of the requirement.
• Reporting period: June 1 through May 31, with compliance reported by July 1.

Format & Delivery Rules

• There is no requirement that CLE be taken in person. Beginning July 1, 2016, the rule no longer mandates live attendance.
• Virtual formats (live webcasts, interactive video, on-demand recordings) are acceptable.
• No format restrictions: attorneys may complete all required hours virtually.

Key Takeaway: In New Hampshire, in-person attendance is not required — attorneys may satisfy the CLE obligation entirely with virtual or recorded programs under Supreme Court Rule 53.

In New Hampshire, CLE credit counts when the educational activity meets the requirements of Rule 53—meaning it is intellectually substantive, properly reported, and aligns with defined subject matter—and attorneys must earn 720 minutes (12 hours) annually, including at least 120 minutes (2 hours) in ethics.

Creditable activities include live, interactive, or recorded educational programming, and pro bono legal representation (under set formulas), all subject to reporting and carryover rules.

Qualifying activities

• Live or interactive programs (in-person, live webcast, or teleconference) that offer substantive legal

Yes — New Hampshire permits carryover of CLE (NHMCLE) minutes, but only up to the full annual requirement.

Under Supreme Court Rule 53, excess CLE minutes over 720 in one reporting year may be carried forward into the next year (up to 720 minutes, including ethics).

Details & nuances

• “Carry Over of Excess Minutes” is expressly provided in Rule 53: if a lawyer completes more than 720