PBI has more than 60 years of leadership in continuing legal education. Our courses are fully accredited by the New York State CLE Board and designed to meet the real-world demands of busy attorneys. Choose from live webcasts, on-demand video programs, and specialized courses built for specific practice areas, including trial lawyers, litigators, and practitioners navigating emerging areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. PBI is trusted by law firms, solo practitioners, and legal professionals across New York.

Experienced New York attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours every two years, including:

• 1 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection credit

• 4 Ethics & Professionalism credits

• 1 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credit

Newly admitted attorneys in New York have separate requirements under the transitional program, which includes additional skills and law practice management credits.

Yes. In addition to core compliance courses, PBI offers specialized CLE programs for attorneys in specific practice areas. Topics include trial practice, artificial intelligence and emerging technology, cybersecurity and data privacy, and more. All courses are taught by expert instructors with deep subject-matter knowledge. These courses satisfy New York CLE credit requirements while delivering substantive, practice-ready legal education.

Yes. New York allows attorneys to complete 100% of required CLE credits online through accredited live webcast, video conference, or on-demand programs.

You must earn 24 total CLE credits every two years, fulfilling specific subject requirements for Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion, and Cybersecurity. PBI offers courses covering all required credit categories so you can fulfill your full NY CLE obligation in one place.

Yes. Attorneys can carry over up to 6 excess credits into their next biennial reporting cycle, across any credit category.

ProPass is PBI’s unlimited CLE subscription—a cost-effective bundle that gives you access to hundreds of New York-accredited courses across every required credit category. For attorneys who need to complete 24 credits every two years, ProPass eliminates the need to purchase courses individually. It’s ideal for solo practitioners and firm attorneys who want predictable pricing and maximum flexibility.

Absolutely. PBI’s platform is fully mobile-optimized so you can complete your New York CLE courses anytime, anywhere.

Yes. All PBI CLE courses meet New York State CLE Board standards for credit fulfillment.