Regulatory AlertsLegal Profession Act (Revised 2020)
Issued by the Government of the Virgin Islands, this revised consolidated legislation establishes the Virgin Islands General Legal Council to regulate and supervise the legal profession. The Act mandates strict admission criteria, including prescribed qualifications and pupillage service, while empowering the Council to set examination standards, enforce compliance with anti-money laundering rules, and oversee a Disciplinary Tribunal for professional conduct. It further standardizes practising certificates, fee structures, and cost regulations, and introduces provisions for the temporary admission of foreign legal practitioners to ensure a robust, internationally aligned regulatory framework.
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