Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Award

Continuing Legal Education Award
The NALS Continuing Legal Education Award is issued to any member who attains a minimum of 60 qualified hours of continuing education approved by NALS within a three-year period. See the attached rules and regulations for the proper procedure to qualify and apply for the award.

Do I really want an award?

• Of course you do!
• It will help you enhance your legal education.
• It will demonstrate your commitment to your profession.
• It will help you market yourself.
• It will look great on your resume.
• It will look smart on your office wall.
• It will impress your employer.
• It will make you feel great about yourself!

After you receive your award, you will want to continue earning credits for your renewal.

Rules and Regulations for NALS Continuing Legal Education Award

Number of Required Credits
A minimum of 60 credit/classroom hours in continuing education program courses approved by the association within a three-year period is required to qualify for the Continuing Legal Education Award. A credit hour is 60 minutes. The award shall consist of a certificate issued by the association that attests to the educational accomplishment of the member.

Initial Applications
Any member may apply for the initial award when the requirements have been completed. Application shall be made on the form approved by the association. Only continuing education courses completed during the three-year period immediately preceding the date of the application will be considered in determining whether the requirements have been met. When the award certificate is issued to a member, it is valid for a three year period beginning with the date the original application was approved.

Renewal Applications
Credit hours for renewal may be earned from the cutoff date of the member's last application. Once 60 hours have been accumulated, a member may apply at any time within the ensuing three-year period.

Filing Procedures
All applications for the award shall be forwarded to and approved by the NALS Education and Certification Manager, whose decision shall be final.

To apply for the award, forward to NALS Resource Center the application form, a $25 processing fee, and completed category schedules. A copy of the last certificate must accompany the renewal application. Copies of other certificates, grade reports, or articles are not necessary.

Time Prerequisites
Credit shall be given for programs at least 30 minutes in length. Programs of less than 30 minutes duration will not be considered for this award.

Verification/Documentation
By signing the application for the CLE Award or renewal, you are certifying that the information furnished is complete and accurate. Any member filing a false report of education activities may be subject to disciplinary proceedings for engaging in unethical conduct under the NALS Bylaws and Standing Rules.