$60 FBA Members | $90 Nonmembers | $40 Government
1.5 hours CLE credit pending
I. Introduction to the Courthouse CLE
FBA-NOVA is proud to present this annual program designed to acquaint new lawyers with the operation and function of the Court and various federal agencies in both civil and criminal cases. (For an in-depth look at civil practice, register for our companion program, the annual Nuts and Bolts CLE, held from 3pm-5pm on the same day.)
This program will include speakers from the bench, bar, the Fourth Circuit Clerk’s Office, the EDVA Clerk’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Federal Public Defender’s Office, the U.S. Probation Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
II. SPECIAL ADMISSION CEREMONY
For those who wish to be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, this CLE program includes a Special Admission Ceremony, at which the president of FBA-NOVA will move for your admission and you will take the Oath of Admission before a panel of EDVA judges. To take advantage of this ceremony, you must:
Register for the CLE above.
Mail or hand-deliver an application for admission (signed by two members of the EDVA Bar) and a check for $181* payable to "Clerk, U.S. District Court" to the address below. Applications must be received by Friday, March 17, 2023.
SEND TO:
Judith Lanham
RE: FBA Special Admission Ceremony
401 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314*The $181 courthouse fee is specifically for the admission process and separate from the FBA fee for the CLE. Questions about the special admission ceremony may be directed to Judy Lanham at 703.299.3352.
Visit the Clerk’s Office after the CLE to receive your Certificate of Admission (and Certificate of Good Standing* if one was requested).
*You may request a Certificate of Good Standing for $19.00, which will qualify you to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Please add each registrant to the cart separately.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Registration fees are nonrefundable.
Only registered FBA members may take advantage of the member rate. If you are unsure of your membership status, please email our Membership Committee Chair, Laurie Kirkland, to inquire.