The Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. (LGA) is a group of public and private attorneys whose practice focuses on serving the public by providing premier legal representation to local and state governing bodies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The LGA concentrates its efforts on providing its members the highest quality continuing legal education through its semi-annual three-day conferences and annual one-day regional seminar, as well as other educational activities held throughout the year.

Information on available scholarships for conferences and seminars will be posted approximately 6 weeks prior to the event. 

Law Student Scholarships

The LGA Board of Directors invites students from accredited law schools and those engaged in nontraditional study, such as the read law program, to submit applications for scholarship attendance at its conferences and seminars. Chosen individuals may attend the educational sessions and social events without charge. A limited number of the scholarships include lodging. Travel expenses are not included and will be the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

Law Fellow Scholarships

The LGA Board of Directors invites recent law school graduates (within the past three years) who work for a Virginia locality in a post-graduate fellowship or similar position for which they receive a stipend or no compensation to submit applications for scholarship attendance at its conferences and seminars. Admission to the Virginia State Bar is not required, but admitted attorneys may earn MCLE credit for attending. Chosen individuals may attend the educational sessions and social events without charge. Travel and lodging expenses are not included and will be the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.