Nevada Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Requirements

Nevada CLE Requirements at a Glance

Requirement	Details
Total Hours	13 credit hours per compliance period (annually)
Ethics / Professionalism	2 hours in ethics and 1 hour in substance abuse, mental health, or wellness
Delivery Formats Allowed	Live, webcast, on-demand, or self-study (if accredited)
Compliance Period	January 1 – December 31 each year
Reporting Deadline	December 31 (completion) and March 1 (reporting)
Carryover Credit	Up to 20 general CLE hours may carry forward; specialty credits cannot
Exemptions / Special Rules	Newly admitted attorneys, inactive members, retired members, and judges
Reporting Responsibility	Attorneys self-report via the Nevada CLE online portal

Overview

Nevada requires all active attorneys to complete 13 CLE credit hours each year, including 2 hours in ethics and 1 hour in substance abuse, mental health, or wellness. The compliance period runs from January 1 to December 31, and attorneys must report compliance by March 1 of the following year through the Nevada CLE portal.

CLE Credit Hour Requirements

• 13 total CLE hours required annually
• Of the 13 hours, 3 must be in specialty areas:
  • 2 hours in ethics and professional conduct
  • 1 hour in substance abuse, mental health, or wellness
• The remaining 10 hours may be in general CLE topics
• Courses may be completed through live, virtual, or on-demand accredited programs
• Attorneys may earn additional CLE credit for teaching, writing, or bar-related educational activities

Compliance Period

• CLE compliance runs from January 1 through December 31
• All CLE must be completed by December 31 of each year
• Reports must be filed by March 1 of the following year

Reporting and Deadlines

• Attorneys report CLE through the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education online portal
• CLE providers also submit attendance, but attorneys are responsible for confirming their transcript accuracy
• The Board sends annual reminders of compliance deadlines
• Late reporting incurs a $50 late fee; failure to report by May 1 may result in administrative suspension

Carryover Rules

• Up to 20 general CLE hours may carry forward into the next compliance year
• Specialty credits (ethics, substance abuse/mental health) cannot carry forward

Exemptions and Special Rules

• Newly admitted attorneys are exempt for the year of admission but must complete the Nevada Supreme Court’s “Transitioning into Practice” (TIP) Program within 1 year of admission
• Inactive, retired, and judicial members are exempt while in those statuses
• Hardship extensions may be granted for illness, military service, or extenuating circumstances

Approved Providers, Accreditation & Alternative Credit Methods

• CLE activities must be accredited by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education
• Out-of-state courses accredited in another jurisdiction may qualify upon submission for approval
• Attorneys may earn CLE credit for:
  • Teaching CLE or law school courses
  • Publishing legal materials or scholarly articles
  • Participation in bar or professional education committees
• Providers must maintain attendance records for 4 years

Non-Compliance Penalties

• Attorneys who fail to complete or report CLE receive a Notice of Noncompliance
• Late reporting incurs a $50 penalty; additional late fees apply after April 1
• Failure to cure deficiencies may result in suspension by the Nevada Supreme Court
• Reinstatement requires completion of CLE, payment of all fees, and certification of compliance

How to Report CLE in Nevada

1. Complete 13 CLE hours, including 2 ethics and 1 wellness hour, by December 31
2. Log in to the Nevada CLE online reporting portal
3. Review your transcript and verify all completed credits
4. Submit your compliance report by March 1
5. Retain attendance certificates and documentation for 4 years

Nevada CLE Frequently Asked Questions

How many CLE hours are required in Nevada?

13 hours annually, including 2 in ethics and 1 in substance abuse, mental health, or wellness.

Can I complete CLE online?

Yes. Accredited live webinars, on-demand, and self-study courses are accepted.

Can I carry over CLE hours?

Yes. Up to 20 general hours may carry forward, but specialty credits cannot.

Who is exempt from CLE in Nevada?

Newly admitted attorneys (first year), inactive or retired members, and judges.

What happens if I fail to complete or report CLE?

You’ll incur late fees and risk administrative suspension if deficiencies are not corrected by May 1.

What is the TIP Program?

The “Transitioning into Practice” program is a mentoring and training program required for new Nevada attorneys within their first year of admission.

Nevada CLE Resources

• Nevada CLE Board: https://www.nvcleboard.org/
• CLE Rules (Nevada Supreme Court Rules 210–215): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/CourtRules/SCR.html
• CLE Reporting Portal: https://www.nvcleboard.org/login
• TIP Program Information: https://nvbar.org/for-lawyers/admissions/tip-program/