The North Dakota State Bar groups attorneys into 1 of 3 compliance groups depending on when they were admitted to the state bar. The CLE deadlines for these groups are

• Group 1 Compliance Deadline: June 30, 2027

• Group 2 Compliance Deadline: June 30, 2028

• Group 3 Compliance Deadline: June 30, 2026

Attorneys can check their CLE compliance group on the North Dakota State Bar website. 

The State Bar of North Dakota requires attorneys to complete 45 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit hours every 3 years, including 3 hours of Ethics / Professional Responsibility courses.

24 self-study credit hours can be earned online with on-demand courses. 

North Dakota attorneys may carry over a maximum of 12 CLE credits to the next three-year reporting period, but no ethics credits may be carried forward.

North Dakota attorneys report CLE credits by completing the State Bar Association of North Dakota's (SBAND) Report of Compliance form, typically mailed in May, certifying their 45 total credits (including 3 ethics) earned by the June 30 deadline within their three-year cycle, with an official reporting deadline of July 31.

Attorneys must keep certificates of attendance and can self-report online sooner by entering course IDs, with specific rules for self-study hours and carry-forwards. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

North Dakota CLE Commission
P.O. Box 2136
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701-255-1404