Attorneys may practice under three categories in the Virgin Islands: Regularly admitted attorneys; Specially admitted attorneys; and  Pro Hac Vice attorneys.

(1) Regularly Admitted Attorneys:  A regularly admitted attorney must pass the Virgin Islands bar exam as well as a character and fitness review.   In addition, among the other requirements are:  US citizenship or residency and graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

(2) Specially Admitted Attorneys: These are usually government attorneys who are allowed to practice for a period of time before taking the V.I. bar exam so long as they are admitted in another U.S. jurisdiction.

(3) Pro Hac Vice Attorneys: These are attorneys admitted in another U.S. or foreign jurisdiction and who are admitted for the purpose of one particular case. There is a limit of 3 such appointments per attorney or law firm.

For additional information, please click on the following link: Admission Information

Membership in the Virgin Islands Bar Association ("VIBA") is a condition precedent to the right to practice law in the Virgin Islands. For more information on the VIBA, please visit their website at: VIBA