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Virgin Islands Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 24 credits every 2 years
Specialty Credits 4 ethics credits
1 mental health/substance abuse credits
2 technology credits
4 Virgin Islands Law Programming credits
CLE Compliance Deadline December 31
CLE Reporting Deadline January 31
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand
Live webcasts
Carryover 12 credits
CLE Credit Reporting CLE credits are self-reported

Virgin Islands CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Virgin Islands-Licensed Attorney?

Virgin Islands attorneys must complete 24 credits, including 4 ethics CLE credits, 1 mental health/substance abuse credit, 2 technology credits, and 4 USVI law credits every year.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Virgin Islands-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.

As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

Virgin Islands attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by December 31.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in the Virgin Islands, 6 credits, including 2 ethics credits, may be carried over to the following reporting cycle.

As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

Newly admitted Virgin Islands attorneys must certify that they have completed the CLE requirement in the year in which they were admitted.

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How Else Can Virgin Islands Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved CLE courses.
  • Complete self-study courses. Attorneys who complete self-study courses must submit their certificate of attendance and course materials for approval by the Virgin Islands Bar Association.
  • Attend in-office CLE courses.
  • Teach an approved CLE course.
  • Serve on the Virgin Islands Bar Association Committees or the Supreme Court of the United States Virgin Islands Committees, or in the Annual Moot Court Competition.
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Virgin Islands CLE Compliance and Reporting

When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Virgin Islands attorneys must report their CLE credits by January 31 following the reporting deadline.

How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

Virgin Islands attorneys must self-report their credits on the Virgin Islands Bar Association website.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Virgin Islands Bar Association
2155 King Cross Street, Suite 4
Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00820
Phone: 340-778-7497
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.