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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

18VAC35-20-100: Special application procedures

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  1. Title 18. Professional And Occupational Licensing
  2. Agency 35. Board of Bar Examiners
  3. Chapter 20. Law Reader Program Rule
  4. Part IV. Advanced Standing

An applicant may petition the board for advanced standing.

A. The petition shall explain, under these headings:

1. The law school subjects for which credit is sought;

2. Which of those law school subjects are claimed to satisfy prescribed course requirements;

3. Which of those law school subjects appear to be equivalent to the approved electives in 18VAC35-20-230 of this chapter; and

4. A description of those law school subjects which the reader proposes to use to satisfy the fourth-year curriculum in 18VAC35-20-230 of this chapter.

B. The applicant shall attach:

1. A law school transcript showing all course work and grades, and certified by the institution;

2. A law school bulletin or other information from the institution describing the subject matter taught in the courses for which credit is sought; and

3. Any additional information the applicant believes will be helpful or which the board has requested.

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