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North Dakota Attorney CLE (Continuing Legal Education) Requirements

What attorneys need to renew in North Dakota.

Total CLE required36 CLE hours
Reporting cycleEvery 3 years (36 months)
LicenseAttorney (bar admission)
Governing bodyNorth Dakota bar / MCLE authority
Good to know: 36 hrs per 3-yr period (admission-based; effective Dec 1, 2024). 3 ethics (incl. diversity/bias topics). Carryover up to 12 (no ethics may carry). Self-study capped at 24/period.

Mandatory topics

Verified from official sources. Compiled from the North Dakota bar / MCLE authority and published administrative rules, last reviewed October 7, 2026. Always confirm current rules on the official page.

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