Virginia CLE requirements
Whether you're an experienced Virginia attorney or newly admitted, here's what you need to know about Virginia’s mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements.
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Virginia CLE requirements - general information
| General information | |
|---|---|
| CLE credit requirement | 12 credits every year |
| Categories | 10 General 2 Ethics |
| CLE compliance deadline | October 31 |
| CLE reporting deadline | December 15 |
| Approved Quimbee formats | Quimbee CLE courses for Virginia attorneys are coming soon. Click here to be notified via email. On-demand (limit 8 credits) |
| Carryover | 12 credits, including 2 ethics credits |
| CLE reporting instructions | Virginia attorneys should certify their attendance online with a Virginia course ID number provided by the course sponsor. |
Virginia CLE requirements
What is my requirement as a Virginia-licensed attorney?
Virginia attorneys must complete 12 credits, including 2 ethics credits, each year.
How can Quimbee help me complete my CLE requirement?
Quimbee CLE courses for Virginia attorneys are now available!
Virginia attorneys can complete up to 8 credits through Quimbee’s on-demand courses.
How else can I earn CLE credit?
Attend approved live courses.
Teach approved CLE courses.
Attend law school classes.
When must I complete my CLE requirement?
Virginia attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by October 31 each year.
Can I carry over credit from my last reporting cycle?
Yes, 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.
Newly Admitted Attorneys
I'm a new 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.
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 course sponsor. A copy of all forms should be kept for two years.
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