Admission & Practice
The Virgin Islands Bar Association (the
"V.I.B.A") is an integrated bar, meaning
that membership is a condition precedent
to the right to practice law.
The
Virgin Islands Bar Association Website
� An active member of the V.I.B.A would
fall under one of the following three
categories: Pro Hac Vice, Special and
Regular Admissions.
� In 1989, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down
a one year residency requirement for
practicing law in the Virgin Islands,
holding that such violated the
Privileges and Immunities Clause of the
United States Constitution.
� The Supreme Court of the Virgin
Islands
has jurisdiction to admit lawyers to
practice in the Virgin Islands.
For additional
information on admissions requirements,
please click on the link below:
Email:
VIBarReview@gmail.com
Telephone: (786) 250-1893
