Who is considered a VA Newly Admitted Attorney?

Newly Admitted attorneys are attorneys first admitted to the Virginia bar during the current compliance period.

What are the VA CLE Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys?

Newly admitted attorneys are exempt from the 12-credit MCLE requirement for the reporting period in which they are first admitted to practice. Newly admitted attorneys are required to take the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course provided by the Virginia bar within 24 months of becoming an active member. This course may count toward their CLE requirement for the first reporting cycle.

What is the deadline for Newly Admitted Attorneys in VA to complete their CLE credits?

Newly admitted attorneys must complete the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course provided by the Virginia bar within 24 months of becoming an active member.

Can Newly Admitted Attorneys in VA carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?

Yes! Although attorneys are exempt from completing the 12-hour MCLE requirement during the compliance year in which they are first admitted to practice in Virginia, they may still complete CLE activities during that time. 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.

How many credits can VA Newly Admitted attorneys complete on Lawline?

Newly admitted attorneys must take Virginia's Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course. This course is not available through Lawline.

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Virginia Newly Admitted Newly Admitted CLE Requirements At a Glance

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 4:45pm EST. Attorneys in Virginia must certify their compliance on their Virginia Member Portal using the course ID numbers provided on their certificates of completion.

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