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West Virginia Attorney CLE Requirements

Credit Requirement 24 credits every 2 years
Specialty Credits 3 ethics, office management, substance Abuse, or elimination of bias credits
CLE compliance deadline June 30 (even years)
CLE reporting deadline July 15
Approved BARBRI formats On-demand (12 maximum)
Carryover 6 credits, excluding ethics credits
CLE Credit Reporting BARBRI reports CLE credits

West Virginia CLE FAQs

What Are My Requirements as a West Virginia-Licensed Attorney?

West Virginia attorneys must complete 24 credits, including 3 ethics CLE credits every 2 years.

How Can BARBRI Help Me Complete My CLE Requirement?

West Virginia-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.

As an Experienced Attorney, When Must I Complete My CLE Requirement?

West Virginia attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by June 30 in even years.

Can I Carry Over Credit From My Last Reporting Cycle?

Yes, in West Virginia, up to 6 general credits can be carried over to the following reporting cycle.

As a Newly-Admitted Attorney, When Do I Report CLE Credit?

Newly admitted West Virginia attorneys are required to complete a mandatory Bridge the Gap course within 24 months after admission to the West Virginia State Bar.

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How Else Can West Virginia Lawyers Earn CLE Credit?

  • Attend approved, live CLE courses.
  • Attend bar review courses for jurisdictions other than West Virginia.
  • Teaching an approved CLE course.
  • Publish legal writing.
  • Attend Bar Committee meetings.
STREAMLINED CLE CREDIT SOLUTIONS

Access BARBRI CLE Webinars + Passes

With BARBRI CLE webinars and courses, you can find many interactive and engaging lectures delivered by industry experts, tailored for your practice area. We offer an All-Access CLE Pass for lawyers who want to complete their continuing education credits and get the most value for their investment.

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West Virginia CLE Compliance and Reporting

When Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

West Virginia attorneys must report credits by July 31 in even years.

How Do I Report the CLE Credits That I Have Earned?

BARBRI reports attendance to the West Virginia State Bar.

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Contact Information, Rules, and Regulations

West Virginia State Bar
2000 Deitrick Blvd.
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: 304-553-7220
 
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.