| Please don't confuse Virginia CLE with the Virginia State Bar's Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Office. Virginia attorneys who have questions about the number of hours of credit they have accumulated can get answers by using the Virginia State Bar's MCLE record lookup function on the VSB Web site. Virginia MCLE questions that are not answered by the VSB site or this FAQ should be directed to the MCLE Office at (804) 775-0577.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How many CLE credit hours do I have now?
You can find out by using the Virginia State Bar's MCLE record lookup function on the VSB Web site, www.vsb.org/site/members/mcle-courses/, or contact the MCLE office at (804) 775-0577.
Remind me of the new deadlines.
The new MCLE year runs from November 1 to October 31. The credit rules stay the same - 12 credits, two of which must be "ethics" or "professionalism."
Are there any exceptions?
Members admitted to practice law in Virginia during the current reporting period are exempt from the MCLE requirements. Note that the date on which you are "admitted" is deemed to be the date on which your license was issued, not the date on which you were sworn in.
What if I have obtained more credit hours than I need?
A maximum of 12 excess credit hours, including 2 ethics credits, can be carried over to the next reporting period.
What happens if I do not get my 12 credit hours (including 2 ethics credit) by the October 31 deadline?
If you are taking courses from November 1 through December 15
to cure an MCLE deficiency for the previous credit year, a $100
non-compliance fee will be assessed by the MCLE Board. For more
information, click on VSB
MCLE Web Page.
What if I have already completed
my previous credit year MCLE hours — can I take courses in
November and apply the credits to the next reporting period?
Yes. Courses taken after October 31 will be applied toward the
following credit year with no penalties assessed.
Can I apply MCLE credit earned through Virginia CLE to other states?
Possibly. Please check here for more information.
What should I do if I have other questions about MCLE requirements?
The MCLE Board, which is appointed by the Virginia Supreme Court, enforces and administers the requirements. Please direct questions to the MCLE Office at (804) 775-0577.
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