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FINAL NOTICE
The 2024-2026 CLE REPORTING PERIOD ENDS
TODAY, JUNE 30, 2026
CHECK YOUR TRANSCRIPT FOR ACCURACY TODAY
If you have completed CLE for this reporting period, the time to report it is NOW – not at the end of the reporting period!
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The CLE reporting period ends June 30, 2026.
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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.
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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.
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CLE must be reported via the online member portal at www.mywvbar.org by July 31, 2026 to avoid penalties.
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Check your CLE transcript for accuracy. Correction requests must be submitted in writing to compliance@wvbar.org
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
BYLAWS 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, 5.07, 5.08, 5.09, 5.10, 5.11, and 5.12 OF THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE BYLAWS
By Order entered on June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to Bylaws 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, 5.07, 5.08, 5.09, 5.10, 5.11, and 5.12 of the West Virginia State Bar Bylaws regarding the Board of Governors. All comments must be filed in writing with the Office of the Clerk on or before July 22, 2026.
CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment
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REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 13.03, 13.04, 13.06, 13.08, 13.09, 13.10, 13.11, 13.12, 13.13, AND 13.14 OF THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE BAR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
By Order entered on June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to Administrative Rules 13.03, 13.04, 13.06, 13.08, 13.09, 13.10, 13.11, 13.12, 13.13, and 13.14 of the West Virginia State Bar Administrative Rules regarding the Board of the Young Lawyer Section of the West Virginia State Bar. All comments must be filed in writing with the Office of the Clerk on or before July 22, 2026.
CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment
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REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
WEST VIRGINIA STATE BAR BYLAW 2.07
By Order entered on June 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to proposed amendments to Bylaw 2.07 of the West Virginia State Bar Bylaws regarding the membership enrollment of judicial members of the West Virginia State Bar. All comments must be filed in writing with the Office of the Clerk on or before July 27, 2026.
CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment
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REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
WEST VIRGINIA STATE BAR BYLAW 6.05
By Order entered on June 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is seeking public comments on the proposed amendments to proposed amendments to Bylaw 6.05 of the West Virginia State Bar Bylaws regarding the process for filling vacancies on the West Virginia State Bar’s Board of Governors. All comments must be filed in writing with the Office of the Clerk on or before July 27, 2026.
CLICK HERE to Review the Order Requesting Comment
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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.
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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.
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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
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August 6, 2026
Ten Costly Billing & IOLTA Mistakes
and How to Avoid Them
HOST: The West Virginia Bar
LOCATION: Live Webinar
CLE: 1.2 credits including 1.2 ethics credits
CLICK HERE to Register
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