West Virginia Newly Admitted CLE Requirements for Attorneys

Here’s what you need to know about West Virginia CLE rules and requirements as a newly admitted attorney.

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West Virginia Newly Admitted CLE Requirements At A Glance

Total Credits: 12 credit hours

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

CLE Deadline: June 30th, even years.

Additional Requirement for New Attorneys: West Virginia's live in-person Bridge the Gap Program.

Bridge the Gap Deadline: Within 24 months of being admitted to the Bar.

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.

Note!

  • Attorneys admitted within the first year of the two-year compliance period (ex: July 1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023) are required to complete all of the above listed requirements
  • Attorneys admitted in the second year of the two-year compliance period (ex. July 1st, 2023 to June 30th, 2024) are exempt from the 12 credits requirement during the reporting period they are admitted but must still complete the WV Bridge the Gap Program.

WEST VIRGINIA CLE REQUIREMENTS - NEWLY ADMITTED ATTORNEYS

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