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Virginia Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 12 credits every year
Specialty Credits 2 ethics credit
4 live credits
CLE Compliance Deadline October 31
CLE Reporting Deadline December 15
Approved BARBRI Formats On-demand (8 maximum)
Carryover 12 credits, including 2 ethics credit
CLE Credit Reporting CLE credits are self-reported

Virginia CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a Virginia-Licensed Attorney?

Virginia attorneys must complete 12 credits, including 2 ethics credits each year.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

Virginia-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?

Virginia attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by October.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes in Virginia, up to 12 credits, including 2 ethics credits, may be carried over to the following reporting cycle. Up to 4 credits may be applied to the minimum live, interactive requirement.

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

Newly admitted Virginia attorneys are exempt from the CLE requirement during the reporting period in which they are admitted


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How Else Can Virginia Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved live courses.
  • Teach approved CLE courses.
  • Attend law school classes.
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS

Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes

With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.

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Virginia CLE Compliance and Reporting

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

Virginia attorneys must certify compliance by December 15 each year.

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

Virginia attorneys should certify their attendance online with a Virginia course ID number provided by the CLE course provider. A copy of all forms should be kept for two years.

Resources

Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

Virginia State Bar
1111 East Main Street, Suite 700
Richmond, VA 23219-0026
Phone: 804-775-0500
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.