What is the grace period for CLE reporting in West Virginia?

You may begin reporting CLE credits in West Virginia once your provider submits them (or you self-report non-provider credits) and they appear on your transcript (often listed as “pending approval”).

However, your formal compliance report (certifying full CLE compliance) cannot be filed before the reporting period ends — all credits must be earned by June 30 of an even-numbered year, and the deadline to submit your report is July 31 of that year.

Key Details

• West Virginia attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours in each two-year reporting period, including 3 hours in ethics / office management / attorney well-being / elimination of bias.
• Providers are required to report attorney credits within 30 days of the course.
• When providers submit credits, they enter your transcript as “awaiting approval,” and you must confirm them to include them in your total.
• The reporting period always ends June 30 (even year), and your CLE compliance must be reported by July 31.
• Attorneys admitted during a cycle may have proportional or reduced requirements, but those credits still must be filed by the same deadline.
• Credit carryover: You may carry over up to 6 credits (none of which can be ethics) into the next cycle.

Key Takeaway
In West Virginia, CLE credits start appearing as soon as courses are completed and reported, but you may only certify your full compliance after June 30 — your reporting window opens then and closes on July 31.

You report CLE credits in West Virginia via the WV State Bar’s online member portal, approving pending credits and entering any missing ones, by the July 31 deadline in even-numbered years.
You must complete 24 CLE hours (including 3 in ethics/office management/substance abuse/bias) by June 30 of the even year, then certify via the portal.

Overview of West Virginia CLE Reporting

• West Virginia attorneys must complete 24 CLE hours every two years, including 3 hours in ethics, office management, attorney well-being, or elimination of bias.
• At least 12 hours must be from live or interactive programs; up to 12 hours may be pre-recorded or on-demand.
• The CLE cycle ends June 30 of even-numbered years; all credits must be completed by then.
• Reporting must be done by July 31 of those even-numbered years via the State Bar’s member portal.
• Accredited providers typically report your attendance, but you must review your “Awaiting Your Approval” section and confirm or enter credits in the portal.
• You may carry forward up to 6 credits into the next reporting period, but none of those may be ethics credits.

Steps to Report CLE in West Virginia

• Complete your 24 CLE hours (including required 3 ethics/office management/etc.) by June 30 of the even-numbered year.
• Log into your West Virginia State Bar MCLE / CLE portal at MyWVBar.
• Review your transcript and find credits listed under “Awaiting Your Approval.” Approve them to count toward your total.
• For any credits that were not auto-reported by a provider, use the portal to self-add those credits, providing course details and certificates.
• Confirm that your total reaches 24 CLE hours, ensuring you have met the specialty credit requirement.
• By July 31, certify your compliance via the portal (submit your finalized CLE record).
• If audited, be prepared to present your certificates, course titles, dates, provider information, and supporting documentation.
• If you earned credits through Sprout Education, make sure those are reflected in your “Awaiting Approval” list (if provider-submitted) or enter them manually before certifying.

Key Takeaway: In West Virginia, satisfy 24 CLE hours (with 3 ethics) by June 30 of an even year, then certify your credits in the MyWVBar portal by July 31. Sprout Education supports reporting where permitted, but you must verify, approve, or enter all relevant credits before submitting your compliance.

Attorneys in West Virginia report CLE by submitting credit claims through the WV State Bar’s online CLE portal, and approved providers report attendance which attorneys must confirm before it appears on their transcript. Reporting is required by July 31 of even-numbered years following the June 30 compliance deadline.

Key Details:

• Approved CLE providers must report attorney attendance via the CLE Provider Portal within 30 days of the course.
• Attorneys can view “Awaiting your approval” items and must confirm or dispute them via the Member CLE Portal before they post to the transcript.
• Self-reporting is necessary for non-provider registered courses; attorneys use the “Submit Credit” function in the portal.
• The reporting (biennial) cycle is June 30 of even years, with the report due July 31.

Key Takeaway: West Virginia CLE reporting occurs via the State Bar’s online system, combining provider-submitted attendance and attorney confirmation by July 31 of even years.

West Virginia attorneys must complete 24 CLE credit hours every two years, including 3 hours in ethics (which may include ethics, office management, attorney well-being, or elimination of bias).

At least 12 of the 24 hours must come from live programs; the remaining 12 may be pre-recorded.

Details

• Reporting period: 2 years, ending June 30 of even-numbered years.
• Reporting deadline: July 31 of even-numbered years.
• Carryover: Up to 6 excess credits (non-ethics) may carry into the next reporting period; ethics credits may not be carried over.
• New admittees: Attorneys admitted in the first 12 months of a period must complete 12 credits (including the 3 ethics credits). Those admitted in the second half of a period are exempt for that period.
• Delivery limits: Pre-recorded (on-demand) credits are capped at 12 hours per cycle.
• Bridge the Gap: All new attorneys must complete a “Bridge the Gap” program within 24 months of admission; that fulfills part of the ethics/management requirement.

Key Takeaway: West Virginia requires 24 CLE hours biennially, with 3 ethics hours, live minimums, capped recorded hours, carryover limits, and special rules for newly admitted attorneys.

The CLE reporting deadline in West Virginia is July 31 following the June 30 compliance year (the state uses biennial cycles; verify whether your group’s cycle is an “even-year” reporting cycle).

Attorneys must complete their required credits by June 30 and file the report by July 31.

West Virginia CLE Compliance & Reporting

• Reporting period: July 1 – June 30 over a two-year cycle
• Compliance deadline: June 30 (credits must be earned by this date)
• Reporting deadline: July 31 for certification/reporting via the State Bar portal
• Credit requirement: 24 CLE hours per cycle, including at least 3 in ethics, bias, substance abuse, or practice management
• Carryover: Up to 6 excess credits (excluding ethics) may carry into the next period

Key Takeaway

In West Virginia, complete your CLE by June 30 in your reporting cycle and report it by July 31 — noting that the state operates on alternating biennial cycles, so confirm whether your group reports in an even-year cycle.

Yes — in West Virginia attorneys may obtain an extension for CLE reporting, but only in special or emergency circumstances and by order of the Supreme Court or MCLE Commission. The rules do not provide a routine “extension” right for all attorneys.

Details & Historical Precedent

• The West Virginia Supreme Court extended the 2018-2020 CLE reporting period to September 30, 2020, via court order, allowing reporting without penalty.
• That extension was a one-time, case-specific remedy, not a built-in rule provision.
• The WV State Bar’s public CLE rules do not list a standing petition or extension procedure for attorney reporting.

What You Should Do

1. Immediately contact the WV State Bar MCLE Commission or Director, and explain your hardship or circumstances that prevented compliance.
2. Request that they pursue a court order or internal approval to extend your reporting deadline, citing the 2020 precedent.
3. Supply documentation supporting your case (medical, disaster, etc.).
4. If granted, follow the extended schedule exactly as ordered.

Key Takeaway
West Virginia does not automatically provide extensions for CLE reporting — but exceptional relief is possible through court or MCLE Commission order in extraordinary cases, if you act swiftly and provide strong justification.