This year has been flying by so fast, you may not have even realized it’s almost time to complete the Virginia CLE requirement! October 31 is right around the corner, so here’s a refresher on what you’ll need to do to stay compliant in 2018.

What It Is

As a reminder, of the 12 credits required every year in Virginia:

• At least 2 must be Ethics
• At least 4 must be Live

Topics that qualify for Ethics credit are generally those that deal directly with the rules of professional conduct or codes of professional responsibility applicable to attorneys. Courses that deal with ethical considerations for other professions, such as medical ethics or business ethics, as well as those that deal with legal malpractice avoidance and litigation strategies, may not qualify. Check out MCLE Opinion 13 for more information on what qualifies for Ethics credits.

How to Complete It

The Live CLE requirement in Virginia can be completed either with traditional classes, or with approved Live Webcasts. The remaining eight credits can be completed with pre-recorded programming (though if you want to do your entire requirement with live courses, that’s fine too!). Pre-recorded course formats include:

• On Demand Online Courses
• Videotape/DVD
• CD-ROM/Audio Tape/Mp3
• Pre-recorded telephone seminars or webcasts

For more details on the Virginia CLE requirements, check out this article.

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