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What are WV MCLE requirements?

UPDATED MCLE REQUIREMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS: The requirement for live CLE credit has been temporarily waived. Attorneys can now earn all or any portion of the required 24 credit hours through video, audio, correspondence, telephone seminars, computer-based training courses and in-house instruction.

West Virginia attorneys are required to complete 24.00 credit hours every 2 years. Members must fulfill at least 12.00 credit hours of their CLE requirement with activities approved for Live CLE credit.

What are WV MCLE specialty credit requirements?

Specialty credit hours may be taken as Live or Self-Study: 3.00 credit hours (required). Credits must be in legal ethics, office management, substance abuse, and/or the elimination of bias in the legal profession.

When is the WV MCLE compliance deadline?

June 30th (of even-numbered years)

How do I report my WV MCLE?

NBI, Inc. will report your credits to the West Virginia MCLE Commission.

A Verified Certificate of Completion will be sent to you. Please retain for your records.

What are WV MCLE requirements for newly admitted attorneys?

New graduates and new admittees are required to complete a mandatory Bridge-the-Gap seminar sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar within six months prior to admission or within twelve months after admission to the West Virginia State Board. The Bridge-the-Gap course will be provided free of charge to new admittees as an audio tape or video tape or CD-Rom/DVD. MCLE credit shall be available for completing the mandatory Bridge-the-Gap seminar.

What is allowed for Self-Study credit?

Maximum 12.00 credit hours.