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
West Virginia attorneys must complete 24 credits, including 3 ethics CLE credits every 2 years.
West Virginia-licensed attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits by exploring BARBRI's on-demand and live CLE courses.
West Virginia attorneys must complete their CLE requirement by June 30 in even years.
Yes, in West Virginia, up to 6 general credits can be carried over to the following reporting cycle.
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.
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.
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
Information may change. Refer to your State Bar Association for updates.
