Virginia CLE Requirements
Required Virginia CLE Credits
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A minimum of 4.00 credit hours must be taken as live programs.
A maximum of 8.00 credit hours may be taken as pre-recorded programs.
Virginia CLE Reporting Deadlines
Reporting deadline: December 15 by 4:45PM Eastern
Reporting period: 1 Year
Virginia
General Virginia Continuing Legal Education Credit Requirements
How many CLE credits do you need in Virginia, and what types of CLE credit do you need?
In Virginia, active status attorneys must complete 12.00 CLE credits (including 2.00 ethics/professionalism) every year to maintain good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
When is the Virginia CLE reporting deadline?
Virginia attorneys must complete all 12.00 required CLE credits by October 31 each year and report their credits to the Virginia MCLE Board by December 15 at 4:45 p.m. EST.
How long is the Virginia CLE reporting period, and when does it end?
The reporting period is 1 year and runs from November 1 through October 31 for all attorneys.
How do I report my Virginia CLE credits?
NBI will send you a Certificate of Attendance (Form 2) and a verified certificate of completion. Follow the directions on Form 2 to certify your attendance online with the Virginia State Bar website and to view your current MCLE Report. If you prefer, you can mail your completed Form 2 to the Virginia State Bar.
Following the end of each compliance period review your MCLE End of Year Report provided by the MCLE Board.
How can Experienced Virginia Attorneys fulfill the Virginia CLE requirements in compliance with format of delivery regulations?
Experienced attorneys can fulfill their Virginia CLE requirement by completing courses approved and accredited by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board. Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE (Minimum 4.00 Hours)
- Webcast
- Teleconference
- Videoconference
- In Person
Pre-recorded (Maximum 8.00 Hours)
- OnDemand
- Podcast
- Prerecorded Webcast
- Tech Learning System
- CD
- Audio
- Video/DVD
How many Virginia CLE credits can I carry over?
You can carry over 12.00 CLE credits to the next reporting year. You can carry over up to 8.00 pre-recorded credits and 2.00 ethics/professionalism credits.
How many Virginia CLE credits can I earn with pre-recorded courses?
Attorneys in Virginia can earn a maximum of 8.00 CLE credits with pre-recorded courses.
Is in-program attendance verification required to receive Virginia CLE credit?
In-program attendance verification is required for downloadable courses.
Additional CLE resources for Virginia attorneys
- State Contact Information
- Address: Virginia State Bar, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 700, Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone Number: (804) 775-0577
- Email: mcle@vsb.org
- Website: https://www.vsb.org/Site/Site/lawyers/mcle.aspx?hkey=bd2d449c-6325-4b6c-bfd7-daa956007c29
- Virginia Accredited Providers and Self-Reporting Portal
Are you newly admitted to the Virginia State Bar? Here’s what you need to know:
What are the Virginia CLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?
Newly admitted attorneys in Virginia are exempt from the CLE requirements for the duration of the compliance year in which they are admitted.
Are you newly admitted to the Virginia State Bar? Here’s what you need to know:
Newly admitted attorneys in Virginia are exempt from the CLE requirements for the duration of the compliance year in which they are admitted. NBI CLE credits completed after admission to the Virginia State Bar can be applied to their first reporting period. Examples of accepted course formats include:
Live CLE
- Webcast
- Teleconference
- Videoconference
- In Person
Pre-recorded
- OnDemand
- Podcast
- Prerecorded Webcast
- Tech Learning System
- CD
- Audio
- Video/DVD
Can I carry over credits I completed during my first year of practice in Virginia?
Yes. CLE credits completed after admission to the Virginia State Bar can be applied to your first reporting period.
When does my first reporting period for Virginia end?
Your first reporting period begins on November 1 after admission to the Virginia State Bar and ends on October 31 the following year.
Are there any special credit requirements for new attorneys in Virginia?
Yes. All newly admitted Virginia attorneys must take the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course within 24 months of admission to the Virginia State Bar.* This requirement is separate from your Virginia MCLE requirement but will earn CLE credits for professionalism.
All attorneys licensed to practice law in Virginia must register with the Virginia State Bar.
Who is considered an experienced attorney in Virginia?
An experienced attorney is an attorney who has completed their first compliance period.
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