W.V. R. Admis. Prac. Law. 3.1

As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 3.1 - Applicant for Admission by Examination
(a)Form of application. - The Board of Law Examiners shall prepare suitable application forms for admission by examination, and may require that the applications be accompanied by appropriate evidence that the applicant meets the requirements of Rules 2.0, 3.2(d), 3.2(e), and 5.0, et seq.
(b)Time of application. - All applicants shall have completed applications filed not later than November 1st preceding the February examination, and not later than April 1st preceding the July examination for which they wish to sit. Incomplete applications shall be promptly returned to the applicant. Incomplete applications must be completed and re-filed within the deadlines provided in this rule in order to avoid late filing fees. No application shall be accepted later than December 1st preceding the February examination or May 1st preceding the July examination. An applicant may withdraw his or her application, at any time, upon written request to the Board, but there shall be no refund of fees upon withdrawal. Failure to appear for an examination for which an applicant has registered to sit shall be deemed a withdrawal.
(c)Application fee. - A fee, as set forth in the fee schedule, shall accompany the filing of an application for admission by examination. A late filing fee, as set forth in the fee schedule, shall accompany all applications filed between November 1st and December 1st preceding the February examination or April 1st and May 1st preceding the July examination.
(d)Applicant number. - The Board shall assign to each applicant an applicant number, which shall be used to identify the applicant.

W.V. R. Admis. Prac. Law. 3.1

As amended by order entered November 29, 1989, effective 1/1/1990; and by order entered June 24, 1992, effective 7/1/1992.