Continuing professional education of lawyers serves to improve the administration of justice and benefit the public interest.  Regular participation in Continuing Legal Education programs will enhance the professional skills of practicing lawyers, afford them periodic opportunities for professional self-evaluation, and improve the quality of legal services rendered to the public.    Rule 208 of the Supreme Court Rules governs the requirements of the mandatory Continuing Legal Education.  

Accordingly, all active members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association are required to participate in the requisite number of hours of continuing legal education as set forth in Rule 208. Failure to do so shall result in the attorney's suspension from membership in the Virgin Islands Bar.

  

CLE Requirements

In accordance with Rule 208(b), every active member of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, shall complete and certify attendance  of a minimum of twelve (12) hours per year of approved Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses of which at least two (2) hours shall be in the area of legal ethics or professionalism. Each member is required to complete the required CLE courses during the period of January 1 through December 31 of the same year.  You may download the Attorney Application for CLE Credit/Certification Attendance  for completion and submission to the Virgin Islands Bar Association  

  

Certifying Authority 

Pursuant to Rule 208(a), the Virgin Islands Bar Association is charged with the responsibility of creating a Continuing Legal Education and Admissions Committee.  The Bar Association is also charged with implementing and administering the provisions of the Rule.  All members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association are encouraged to review the Rule 208 in its entirety to familiarize themselves with the requirements as they pertain to Continuing Legal Education programs.