Take a look at the latest CLE requirement change for New York attorneys

Starting July 1, 2023, New York lawyers are required to learn about cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection as part of their CLE requirement.

There are two categories of courses:

  • Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection  – Ethics: Focuses on lawyers’ ethical obligations and responsibilities regarding electronic data and communication, including protecting confidential information, addressing privacy implications, and supervising employees and vendors.
  • Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection – General: Covers technological aspects of protecting electronic data, assessing vendors’ practices, understanding relevant laws, and implementing cybersecurity protocols in law offices.

Lawline offers 60+ courses that satisfy New York’s new cybersecurity requirement. Below are three popular courses:

Lawline helps lawyers understand cybersecurity laws and stay up-to-date on state requirements by offering an extensive collection of courses specifically designed to meet New York cybersecurity requirements. Check out our New York Cybersecurity page and explore the subcategories that make it even easier for you to find what you need.

The New York State CLE Board extended the temporary Coronavirus rule regarding the newly admitted skills requirement for 6/30/2023 to 12/31/2023. This means that newly admitted NY attorneys can continue completing their Skills requirement via live webcast, teleconference, and videoconference up until 12/31/2023.

Lawline provides Skills courses for newly admitted attorney in live webcast format: Lawline NY CLE Skills Courses