NCBE conducts investigations on Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC) applicants only. This information is for reference only. Your assigned fee and payment options are specified after submission of your online application.
Contact the Virginia Board of Examiners at https://barexam.virginia.gov/misc/other/flc/flc.html for specific FLC application instructions and deadlines.
| Fee Category | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IV | $925 | Your first law degree (JD or LLB) was not obtained in the United States (regardless of whether a subsequent US law degree was conferred) or you have ever been authorized to practice law in a foreign country. |
Supplemental Conditions
You may be eligible for a reduced fee if NCBE has completed a character report for you in the last four years. Completion of a new application is required.
| Fee Category | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VII | $450 | A complete category IV report was prepared by NCBE for any jurisdiction. |
In addition to the processing fee, NCBE reserves the right to pass along the cost of obtaining records in a conjunction with this application.
Refunds: If you request a refund for any reason after submitting your payment, an administrative fee will be retained. Refund of payment may be granted only in limited circumstances. Once NCBE has generated correspondence on your application, the entire fee payment is non-refundable.