Virginia MCLE - Professional Responsibility Courses
This is a listing of Professional Responsibility CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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Live WebinarThursday, October 30, 20251:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The Strictest Conflict Rule: Exploring Rule 1.8(a) and Business Transactions with Clients
Few conflict-of-interest rules are as demanding as Rule 1.8(a), which regulates business transactions between lawyers and their clients. This CLE program takes a deep dive into the Rule’s stringent requirements, exploring what qualifies as a “business transaction,” the types of arrangements that trigger its application, and whether such conflicts can ever be waived. We will also examine the essential elements of a valid waiver, and consider how the Rule impacts midstream modifications to fee a... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Live WebinarFriday, November 21, 20251:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Raising the Bar on Mental and Emotional Well Being in the Legal Profession
In the high-stakes world of law, stress is often seen as an inevitable part of the job. This CLE course invites legal professionals to pause, reflect, and explore practical ways to reduce stress and cultivate a more balanced life. Through engaging discussions and real-world scenarios, participants will identify common sources of stress within various types of law practices, and discover actionable strategies to manage and mitigate that stress. They will also learn techniques to foster resilience... More Info
$751.5Well-Being -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Conflict of Interest Issues
This practical CLE program explores common ethical pitfalls attorneys encounter in everyday practice and offers clear, actionable guidance for avoiding them. Participants will examine issues such as forming unintended attorney-client relationships, drafting effective engagement letters, managing conflicts of interest, and maintaining client confidentiality—both in-person and in virtual settings. The session also covers challenges related to online marketing, trust account management, a... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Internet and Sports Gambling: A “Secret” Addiction No More
The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. What about that “other” addiction – Gambling? In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy Vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2019, many states began approving both traditional and sports betting, making on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer, and tabl... More Info
$501Well-Being -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Staying Ethical Under Fire: Navigating Immigration Practice Today
Immigrants need zealous representation now more than ever. But even in high-pressure environments, ethical boundaries remain. This CLE course explores the limits of zealous advocacy and offers practical guidance for avoiding common ethical pitfalls in today's immigration practice. In this course, we will cover: Which Rules Apply? Navigating State and Federal Ethics Rules Signature Requirements and Responsibilities Counseling Clients vs. Unlawful Encouragement Avoiding Frivolous Cla... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Recent Trends in Lawyer Discipline and Ethical Takeaways
It seems to be harder and harder to define something that use to seem so obvious – Attorney Misconduct. This CLE presentation will attempt to shine a clear focus on growing concerns about behavior within the profession. These are concerns shared not only by the profession and but also by the general public. Once lawyers and judges were held in high respect but recent behavior by lawyers and judges have severely tarnished that image. Judges as well as practicing lawyers are finding thei... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Distressed Lawyers: An Occupational Hazard?
If there is one phrase we continue to hear more than any other term as we navigate through our “new normal” world, it is “stressed out.” But what is stress? What does it look like and feel like? More importantly, what can we do to prevent the normal stress and “lawyer anxiety” so common in our profession from developing into the physically and emotionally draining state known as Burnout? Has it really become an occupational hazard? Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Use of Social Media in One's Legal Practice
This CLE course will explore some of the major traps that Lawyers and Law Firms face when using the various social media platforms that permeate the world as we know it. The course will in addition to identifying those traps outline best practices one can utilized to avoid the traps before they are ever tripped. Next the course will look at dealing with mistakes and errors that may have been made despite your best efforts. Specific areas of investigation will include lawyer advertisin... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Legal Ethics: Avoiding the Common Mistakes of Bad Lawyering
This CLE course covers the pitfalls, mistakes, and trappings made by lawyers which warrant the Bar’s attention and do reputational harm. Topics addressed will include: the duty to communicate material events in a matter; managing a client's expectations of the scope of representation; preserving confidential client communications; and handling client funds. Rules specific to California and the ABA Model Rules will be covered along with guidance on good practices and healthy dynamic... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Selective Ethics in Litigation from the Plaintiff's Perspective
This CLE course will focus on the ethical obligations that govern counsel in litigated matters and the boundaries that must be respected to ensure compliance with professional standards. Panelists will explore the ethical rules that shape an attorney’s responsibilities when representing a client and discuss the key limitations that must be observed. They will also provide practical insights on how to navigate these requirements effectively, offering “common sense” guidance to help you stay wit... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits