June 16, 2026

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CLE

14 DAY NOTICE

The 2024-2026 CLE REPORTING PERIOD ENDS JUNE 30, 2026

Are you on track to complete your CLE credits?



If you have completed CLE for this reporting period the time to report it is NOW – not at the end of the reporting period! 

• The CLE reporting period ends June 30, 2026.
• Active members must report a minimum of 24 CLE credits, including at least 3 credits in one of the four ethics categories. Lower CLE requirements apply to attorneys admitted to practice during the reporting period. Those attorneys should refer to Administrative Rule 6.04(a).
• No more than half of the total CLE requirements may be satisfied by pre-recorded presentations with no interactive component.
• Live/interactive webinars (i.e. Zoom with a live chat component) qualifies for live attendance CLE credit.
• Over 40 FREE online CLE credits are available on the WV State Bar website. These are recordings of previously presented State Bar courses. These courses/credits may be used to meet your CLE requirements. Click here for a list of courses and credits.
• CLE must be reported via the online member portal at www.mywvbar.org by July 31, 2026 to avoid penalties.
• Check your CLE transcript for accuracy. Correction requests must be submitted in writing to compliance@wvbar.org  
• Confirm any credits that have been imported for you by CLE providers – such credits are “pending” on your CLE transcript. Credits are not part of your CLE total until they are confirmed.
• The penalty for reporting CLE credits after July 31, 2026 is $200. There is an additional $200 reinstatement fee if you are suspended for CLE non-compliance. The suspension process will begin promptly after all required notices are sent to non-compliant attorneys.

MCLE NOTICE

The State Bar is currently experiencing a very high call volume due to the approaching CLE reporting deadline. If you have a question about your CLE transcript or CLE compliance, please do not call. Instead, please email Samantha Chase at chases@wvbar.org.

CLE Rule Spotlight

CLE Reporting Tip

Tips for Submitting CLE Credit



 Click here for information and tips on submitting CLE credits for:

• Approved Courses
• Non-Approved Courses
• Publication Credit
• Teaching Credit

CLICK HERE for Rule 6 - Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REPORTING & FEE NOTICE

ALL ACTIVE, ACTIVE BUT NOT PRACTICING, & INACTIVE MEMBERS

The deadline for reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning) and paying annual membership fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is 11:59 p.m. September 1, 2026.  All Active, Active but not practicing, and Inactive Members must complete the annual reporting (FRD, IOLTA & Succession Planning) and pay annual fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. NOTE: This does not include CLE reporting. See above CLE reporting requirements.

The Bylaws of the WVSB and the Supreme Court's Administrative Rules of the State Bar do not provide for the waiver of penalties and reinstatement fees (non-military). Members are obligated to notify the WVSB within 10 days of any change in contact information (Bylaw 2.02). Notice to members is presumptively deemed adequate if transmitted using membership information on record with the WVSB (Bylaw 13.02). It is the duty of every member to keep informed about the payment of membership fees, and failure to receive notice of nonpayment or suspension shall not affect the operation of such suspension (Rule 3.03).

CLICK HERE to PAY your ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES

and COMPLETE your REPORTING

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

This is not your CLE Reporting

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

WEST VIRGINIA STATE BAR BYLAWS

PROVISIONAL ADOPTION OF AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON AMENDMENTS TO STATE BAR BYLAW 3

By Order entered on May 19, 2026 the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to Bylaw 3 of the West Virginia State Bar Bylaws. The proposed amendments makes changes to schedule of fees. All comments must be filed in writing with the Office of the Clerk on or before June 18, 2026.

CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment



CLICK HERE to Review the Order Approving Schedule of Fees

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO

RULE 5 OF THE RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE

By Order entered on May 21, 2026 the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to Rule 5 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure. All comments must be filed in writing with the Office of the Clerk on or before June 22, 2026.

CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO

THE CODE OF JUDUCIAL CONDUCT

By Order entered on June 8, 2026 the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to the Code of Judicial Conduct. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court on or before July 8, 2026.

CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment

NEWS

27th Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge R. Steven Redding in the 27th Judicial Circuit serving Berkeley and Morgan Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendations or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. For more information about the application process, please call the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Morgantown on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. 

CLICK HERE for Instructions and Application

Coming Soon for PACER:

Updated Password Standards Enforcement

Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential to safeguarding systems from unauthorized access. The new password must:



• Be 14-45 characters in length.
• Contain at least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, and one special character (all special characters are allowed).
• Not contain any part of your first name, last name, username, or email address.

Passwords must also be updated every 180 days. This will help reduce the risk of extended use of compromised passwords. 



Impacted users will be prompted to update their password upon login. Users may skip the process three times before their account is locked. Once an account is locked, users will not be able to perform any activity until they change their password. Users are encouraged to update their password as soon as possible. 

In preparation, users should ensure that they know their security questions and answers and have access to the email address associated with their PACER account in the event they need to reset their password. If users do not know their security questions and answers, they should contact the PACER Service Center for assistance. Users sharing their account should coordinate with their teams to avoid locking each other out. Finally, if using third-party software, users should check if they need to take any additional action as it relates to that software. 

If you have any questions, please contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856 or pacer@psc.uscourts.gov. The PACER Service Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT. Due to the national management of this system, your local federal court or clerk’s office will not be able to assist you with any password-related issues; you must contact the PACER Service Center.

West Virginia University College of Law’s

Fall 2025 On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) 

Attention employers: Are you looking to hire a summer intern/clerk from the Class of 2027 or 2028 for Summer 2027, or a Spring 2027 extern or entry-level associate from the graduating 3L Class of 2027? Do you want the ease and convenience of collecting resumes and interviewing well-qualified law students on one day and in one location? If so, consider participating in the West Virginia University College of Law’s Fall 2026 On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Session, running M-F from Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026. 

Join many of West Virginia’s top private firms and public offices in recruiting talent right here at the College of Law! You can also sign up for our Resume Collection service, to interview candidates at a time and location of your choosing. 

To participate, private sector employers must offer paid compensation to summer interns/clerks. While paid employment is always more attractive to students, public sector employers may post volunteer legal internships or allow students to work for academic credit as part of a recognized externship with the College of Law. 

To register your participation, please click here and navigate to “OCI and Job Listings” and then “+ Register for OCI” in the upper right-hand corner by July 6, 2026, at 11:45 PM.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Brad Grimes, Director of Career Services for the College of Law, at (304) 293-7750 or at tgrimes@mail.wvu.edu. 

EVENTS

JUNE 24, 2026

ADVANCED MEDIATION SEMINAR

Host: WV State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Location: Flatwoods Day Inn & Conference Center, Sutton, WV

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Credits: 7 credits including 1 in ethics

Cost: $155.00 per seminar

Click Here for Agenda

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for Advanced Mediation Seminar

July 16-18, 2026

 The West Virginia Bar Association’s

139th Annual Meeting

HOST: The West Virginia Bar Association

LOCATION: Four Points Sheraton - Charleston

DATE: July 16 - 18, 2026  

CLE: 7.0 credits including .6 in ethics



CLICK HERE to Register and More Information

The West Virginia State Bar

www.wvbar.org