Law Books and Gavel

Welcome to the Bar

Sign in to access MCLE records, Fastcase, forms, pay dues, change your address, and request a certificate of good standing. Use the tiles below to quickly access a few of the most-used sections of the website. The VSB has compiled the most asked questions about navigating the website into a Frequently Asked Questions page.

VSB Information

Lawyer Compliance

Information on all regulatory requirements for lawyers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including annual license renewal requirements and mandatory continuing legal education.

Rules and Regulations

Rules of Professional Conduct and Professional Guidelines, and information on Legal Ethics and Unauthorized Practice of Law.

Trust Accounts and IOLTA Info

The banks list on this page have received approval from the Virginia State Bar as depositories for attorney trust accounts.

Insurance

Learn more about malpractice insurance and health, life, & disability insurance.

The Disciplinary System

This system of self-regulation is powered by approximately 200 attorneys and lay members who volunteer their time on district committees, the disciplinary board, and the committee on lawyer discipline.

MCLE Requirements

All active lawyers are required to annually complete CLE credit hours. Some CLE events are listed on the Bar Calendar. The current MCLE approved list is available on the MCLE main page.

Free Confidential Malpractice Advice

The Free Confidential Risk Management Advice hotline is powered by ALPS and operated by John J. Brandt.

Bar Leadership

The VSB is governed by its Council and Executive Committee, whose members are elected or appointed from every judicial circuit in the Commonwealth.

Essential Resources

Fastcase

Virginia lawyers have free access to a comprehensive, nationwide law library.
User Guide | Quick Reference

Fee Dispute Resolution Program

Resolve client fee disputes and get back to the business of practicing law.

Lawyer Wellness

The VSB hopes this page will be a resource for information on staying healthy – in your practice and out.

Supreme Court of Virginia Forms

The forms available on the SCOVA website can be accessed by members of the Virginia State Bar. They can be completed online and printed for submission to a court or for other applicable use. Sign in to the member portal for access.

Pro Bono and Service Opportunities

Direct access to national and state organizations, resources, and information about the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service (VLRS).

Publications

Publications are published and provided free of charge for Virginia lawyers and the public on a variety of topics, including information on succession planning for a law practice.

Grow Your Practice

Classified Ads

Lawyers, firms, and businesses seeking or offering new legal staff, services, or office space may run classified advertisements on the VSB website, and in Virginia Lawyer magazine.

Virginia Lawyer Referral Service

The VLRS was founded in 1977 to assist the public with referrals to practicing members of the Virginia State Bar. The VLRS makes over 20 referrals a day or 4,000 a year; and receives over 12,000 calls yearly.