West Virginia legal education

Law schools, bar exam, CLE, and legal education in West Virginia.

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Law Schools

ABA-accredited JD programs in West Virginia

West Virginia University College of Law

Morgantown, West Virginia — West Virginia's only law school — ABA-accredited since 1914 with strengths in energy, environmental, and health law.

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Paralegal Programs

Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs

Regionally Accredited

Marshall University — Legal Studies

Huntington, West Virginia — Regionally Accredited — BA and paralegal certificate programs preparing students for paralegal careers in West Virginia and the tristate area.

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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs

Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training

NCRA A to Z Online Program

Free six-week introductory steno program — West Virginia has no in-state court reporting training programs.

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Mediator & ADR Certification

Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster

West Virginia State Bar — Mediation

Information about mediation and dispute resolution services available through the West Virginia court system.

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Legal Nurse Consulting

Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

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Notary Public Certification

How to become a notary public in West Virginia

West Virginia Secretary of State — Notary Public

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, West Virginia resident, $25 fee, $1,000 surety bond. No exam required. Ten-year commission.

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Bar Admission & Exam

Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in West Virginia

West Virginia Board of Law Examiners

Official admissions body. West Virginia administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 270.

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Requirements for licensed West Virginia attorneys

West Virginia State Bar — MCLE

Official MCLE body — attorneys must complete 24 credits biennially, including 3 ethics credits. Reporting period July 1 through June 30 of even years.

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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs

Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals

NALS — The Association for Legal Support Professionals

National certifications for legal support staff — ALP, PLS, and CLP credentials.

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