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VTLA Member Benefits

Professional Development

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Receive reduced registration rates at each VTLA sponsored Continuing Specialized Education Program you attend. Seminars cover timely topics and are offered throughout the year and across the state.

The Journal
An award-winning quarterly magazine which features practical articles on trends in Virginia trial law.

Law Letter
Our Association newsletter keeps you up-to-date on VTLA activities, recent court opinions, and much more!

ListServs
Network by email with VTLA members.

Web Site
Access exclusive benefits and services in the Members Only section of www.vtla.com.

Discount Programs & Business Services

Real savings on LEXIS-NEXIS, United Parcel Service, Premiere Conferencing, West, MasterCard by MBNA America Bank, N.A., Truliant credit union and more.

TrialSmith
Search thousands of on-line documents in just seconds through the largest deposition bank in the nation for plaintiffs.

E-Clips
VTLA members receive a daily news service that highlights the latest legal news in one email, delivered every afternoon.

Networking

Directory of Members & Services
An annual desk reference of peers, judges and VTLA services.

Annual Convention
Top-rated CLE programs and social events provide you with opportunities to meet prominent judges, Virginia's and the nation's top legal experts and your colleagues!

Sections
Stay on top of your specialty area through VTLA's sections.

Legislative Representation

Bill Monitoring & Drafting
VTLA advocates your client's rights before the General Assembly.

LAWFLASH - VTLA provides regular email and web site updates on bills affecting you and your clients during the General Assembly.

Justice Day - Get briefed on legislative issues, meet with legislators and attend Committee hearings.

Key Contacts - A network of members who inform and educate legislators on issues critical to you and your clients.

Service To The Public & Profession

The Road to Virginia Justice
This recently updated, award-winning educational program has helped more than 15,000 students statewide better understand our civil and criminal justice system.

Excellence in Journalism Award
Recognizes a journalist's efforts to inform the public about the civil or criminal justice system and its effect on Virginians.

Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation
Supporter of Virginia Indigent Defense Coalition, scholarship funds and other activities.

Bicycle Helmet Program
VTLA sponsors bicycle safety days in schools and distributes helmets to needy children.

To Join, Click Here to download the Application Form

If you are a paralegal of a VTLA member, you are welcome to join VTLA as a Paralegal Member. You receive member benefits and your own Directory. Click Here for an application form.

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ATTORNEYS
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PARALEGALS
Paralegals of VTLA members are welcome to join VTLA as Paralegal Members. You receive member benefits and your own Directory. Click here for an application form.

NEW VIRGINIA BAR PASSEES
If you've recently passed the Virginia Bar Exam, click here for a one-year free membership in VTLA.