Notice - Attorney Responsibilities as to Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies - New Requirement of One CLE Credit in Technology-Related Subjects

            The Supreme Court has approved a new Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirement (one credit per two-year reporting cycle) in technology­ related subjects for all New Jersey licensed attorneys. Further information on "technology-related subjects" and the timing of this new CLE requirement will be provided in a future notice. 

            The Court's action followed consideration of two proposals intended to strengthen awareness and improve practices of attorneys relative to the risks posed by artificial intelligence (Al) and other emerging technologies.  Following review, the Court declined to adopt the other proposal, i.e., to add a comment to RPC 1.1 regarding an attorney's responsibility, as part of competence, to keep abreast of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology. Both proposals were recommended by the Supreme Court Committee on AI and the Law. 

            Questions on this notice may be directed to the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts at (609) 376-3000.