Who is considered an Experienced Attorney in West Virginia?

Experienced Attorneys in West Virginia are those who have been admitted for more than 12 months and have already completed the Bridge the Gap requirement for New Admittees.

What are the WV CLE Requirements for Experienced Attorneys?

Experienced West Virginia Attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours, including at least 3 in Legal Ethics, Office Management, Substance Abuse, and or/ Elimination of Bias, every two years.

How can Experienced Attorneys in WV fulfill their CLE Requirements?

Attorneys can fulfill their WV CLE Requirements by attending CLE classes that have been approved by the CLE Commission, or classes offered by sponsors who are presumptively approved to offer CLE courses in West Virginia. CLE course formats that are limited to no more than half (12 credits) of the total CLE requirement: Video CLE Audio CLE In-house instruction Live courses have no limit to the number of credits that can be earned towards the CLE requirement: Simultaneous satellite broadcasts (Webcasts) Live In-Person

How many credits can WV attorneys complete on Lawline?

Attorneys can complete their entire requirement Lawline through a combination of On Demand and Webcast courses. Webcasts count as Live credit in West Virginia. Our West Virginia courses can be found here.

Are there other ways Experienced Attorneys in WV can earn CLE credit?

Yes! Experienced Attorneys can receive credit for: Speaking or teaching an accredited CLE program. Attorneys earn 6 CLE credits for each 50 minutes of presentation. No additional credit for preparation time. If an attorney speaks on a panel for less than 50 minutes, only 3 CLE credits may be provided. Teaching law courses at an ABA-accredited law school. Published legal research-based writing. Attorneys in West Virginia may receive CLE credit for the following legal research/writing activities: Publishing an article in the law review of an ABA-accredited law school Publishing an article in the official publication of the state bar Authoring or coauthoring a book Publishing a paper in a legal society's annual, hardbound collection Publishing an article in a bar journal in another state Editing or authoring periodic newsletters designed to serve the interests of specialists

What is the WV CLE Compliance Period for Experienced Attorneys?

The compliance period for West Virginia Experienced Attorneys begins on July 1st of even years and ends two years later on June 30th. For example, the current reporting period began on July 1st, 2022 and will end on June 30th, 2024.

Can Experienced Attorneys in WV carry over CLE credits from one cycle to another?

Yes! If a WV attorney completes more than the required number of CLE credits, a maximum of 6 general credits (not ethics) will be automatically applied to the next reporting period.

How do WV attorneys report attendance?

Sponsors of approved programs in West Virginia are asked to supply attendance information to the MCLE Commission, but attorneys are encouraged to report themselves if they do not see their activities posted to their compliance record within two months of the activity date. Attorneys in West Virginia may self-report their CLE attendance information through the member portal at www.mywvbar.org. Lawline will automatically report your completion of this course after you claim credit to West Virginia. We report weekly on Tuesdays. Please ensure that your bar number is filled out and correct in your profile.

What is the deadline for WV attorneys to report their attendance?

West Virginia attorneys must report their CLE credits by July 31st of even years following their compliance deadline.

West Virginia CLE Requirements for Attorneys

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West Virginia CLE Requirements At A Glance

Total Credits: 24 credit hours every two years

At least 3 in Legal Ethics, Office Management, Substance Abuse, and or/ Elimination of Bias.

CLE Deadline: June 30th, even years

Carry Over Credit: Attorneys can carry over 6 credits, none of which can be ethics, into the next reporting period.

Reporting: Deadline is July 31st, even years. Lawline reports credits for WV.

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