HB5465Introduced in the House of Delegates
Allow anyone with a master’s degree to sit for WV Bar exam and become licensed attorney
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by Mark Dean, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to permit persons with master's degrees, regardless of the course of study, to take an examination for admission to practice law in the courts of this state.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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