State FAQ

TOP NEW HAMPSHIRE MCLE QUESTIONS

How many MCLE hours are required?

Twelve credit hours every year - including 2 required hours of legal ethics.

How many MCLE hours can I take through Attorney Credits?

All 12 credit hours can be taken online.

How do Attorney Credits' MCLE courses qualify for credit in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire no longer certifies MCLE courses or providers. New Hampshire lawyers are required to independently review New Hampshire MCLE Rule 53 and make their own determination that courses qualify for credit towards their New Hampshire MCLE requirements. Attorney Credits is an approved MCLE provider in numerous states across the country and currently offers MCLE in 48 states.

What are my MCLE compliance and reporting requirements?

Reporting Cycle: Annual
Compliance Deadline: May 30
Reporting Deadline: July 1

What is the requirement for newly admitted attorneys?

Within two years of admission, each attorney admitted to practice law in New Hampshire must attend a practical skills course presented by the New Hampshire Bar Association.

Does Attorney Credits offer courses for newly admitted attorneys?

No. The practical skills course is only presented by the New Hampshire Bar Association.

Can I carry hours forward to the next year?

Yes, up to 12 credit hours may be carried over to the next compliance period.

Does Attorney Credits verify my completion?

Yes, under the New Hampshire MCLE Requirements we must monitor your completion of the course. For online streaming video courses you must click on randomly inserted pop ups to confirm that you are viewing the video. For downloadable courses we have embedded numeric codes in the courses. You must write these numbers down and then enter them on our website after you complete the course to obtain your course certificate. Please note that the date you enter the codes and get the certificate is the date that will be printed on the certificate.

Does Attorney Credits report my MCLE hours to the New Hampshire Bar Association?

No. Attorney Credits does not report your completed courses to the New Hampshire Bar Association. New Hampshire attorneys are required to self-report their hours. We do maintain a record of all your completed courses and you can access your certificates of completion at anytime from our website.

How do I self report my completed MCLE hours to the New Hampshire Bar Association?

You must report your completed MCLE hours through the 'Attorney Reporting Tool' or 'ART.' New Hampshire attorneys can use ART to read their online MCLE records and attest to the new online Affidavit of Compliance. To access ART please visit the following webpage: https://member.nhbar.org/login/.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about MCLE in New Hampshire, please call the New Hampshire Bar Association at (603) 224-6942 or visit the New Hampshire Bar Association webpage: https://www.nhbar.org/nhmcle/art.

You may also contact Attorney Credits by phone. For further assistance and information about the New Hampshire MCLE requirement, please call our Support Center at (760) 434-1885.