As an attorney in Virginia, meeting your Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements is essential for maintaining your law license and staying current with the latest developments in your practice area. With the October 31st deadline approaching, it's crucial to understand Virginia’s MCLE requirements and plan accordingly. In this blog post, we'll cover all the key details you need to know to ensure compliance and avoid any last-minute stress.
Total Credits: 12 credit hours every year:
MCLE Deadline: October 31st
Carry Over Credits: Attorneys can carry over 12 credits, including 2 ethics, into the next reporting period.
Reporting Deadline: December 15th by 4:45 PM EST. Attorneys in Virginia must certify their compliance on their Virginia Member Portal using the course ID numbers provided on their certificates of completion.
Learn more about Virginia MCLE Requirements here.
Experienced Virginia attorneys are due to complete their MCLE credits by October 31, 2024.
Required: Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course
Deadline: Within 24 months of becoming an active member of the bar
Carry Over Credit: Any CLE credits earned after passing the Bar Exam but before October 31 of that year may be carried forward into the attorney's first compliance period.
Reporting: December 15th by 4:45 PM EST. Attorneys in Virginia must certify their compliance on their Virginia Member Portal using the course ID numbers provided on their certificates of completion.
To help Virginia attorneys meet their MCLE requirements before the deadline, we're offering a series of live webcasts on October 31, 2024. These courses are designed to provide valuable, up-to-date insights on key areas of Virginia law, allowing you to gain those last-minute credits efficiently.
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