New Jersey Attorney CE Requirements
What New Jersey requires to renew your Attorney license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
24
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
- Ethics and/or Professionalism (incl. 2 hrs Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias) — 5 hours
- Technology-Related Subjects (effective for cycles ending 12/31/2027 and later)* — 1 hour
- Newly Admitted Attorney subject-area requirement (one-time)* — 16 hours
- General CE — 19 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.
Important Information
Attorneys in New Jersey need to complete a total of 24 hours of continuing education every two years, including five hours of Ethics and/or Professionalism (incl. 2 hrs Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias); the rest can be general CE of your choosing. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on the last day of your birth month — not your birthday itself. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: njcourts.gov
- Source: njcourts.gov
- Source: njcourts.gov
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