The West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program (WVJLAP) is pleased to announce that on September 20, 2017, the WV Supreme Court amended the rules, to incorporate confidential assistance to all West Virginia Judges, as well as Lawyers, Law Students, and Bar Applicants!  Please visit our website at wvjlap.org  for further information and services.

Nominations for Citizen Soldier, Young Lawyer of the Year, and Mentor of the Year are due no later than March 6, 2017. Citizen Soldier Nominations: The 2017 Citizen Soldier Award will be presented at the 2017 Annual Gathering of The West Virginia State Bar at the Charleston Marriott. To obtain information regarding the awards process click […]

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, West Virginia State Bar, and West Virginia University College of Law hosted the kick-off reception for the 1L Mentoring Program on January 19, 2017, at the WVU College of Law.

Click here for the Nominating Petition The West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors provides for the selection of a Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee to be elected by the Young Lawyers membership for a three‑year term.  One Executive Committee member is elected from each State Bar District, with the exception of District 8 where […]

Click here for the Nominating Petition The By‑Laws of The West Virginia State Bar provide for the election of a member to the Board of Governors for a three‑year term from State Bar Districts 6 through 10.  One Governor is elected from each State Bar District, with the exception of District 8 where four Governors […]