Attorney

Exam

State exam

Education

Degree

Experience

None

Background check

None

8.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR (a) Every applicant for admission to the bar of this state shall meet the following requirements: 1. Comply with all provisions set out in this Rule 8; 2. File all application forms prescribed by the board and pay all prescribed fees; 3. Either: (A) Satisfy the requirements for admission as set out in Rule 8.07 and Rule 8.08; or (B) Satisfy the requirements for admission as set out in Rule 8.09, Rule 8.10, Rule 8.105, or Rule 8.106; 4. Be a citizen or national of the United States, an immigrant alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, or an alien otherwise authorized to work lawfully in the United States; 5. Satisfy the legal education requirements set out in Rule 8.07, Rule 8.09, Rule 8.10, Rule 8.105, or Rule 8.106; and 6. Receive the approval of the board as to eligibility for admission and character and fitness as set out in Rule 8.11. (b) An applicant seeking readmission to the bar because of disbarment by this Court is not required to meet the requirement set out in Rule 8.03(a)(6). (c) Applicants for admission by examination must satisfy all requirements for admission to the bar of this state within one year after the date of written notification to the applicant of passing the bar examination or the applicant’s examination scores shall be void. Applicants who transfer an examination score earned on the Uniform Bar Examination taken in another jurisdiction must satisfy all requirements for admission to the bar of this state within one year after the date of written notification to the applicant of acceptance of the transferred examination score. The board may extend the time period specified in this Rule 8.03(c) for good cause shown. (d) The board shall certify to this Court those applicants qualified for admission under this Rule 8. The applicants so certified shall be granted a license to practice law upon taking and subscribing the oath or affirmation prescribed by Rule 8.15. Reciprocity for active duty military spouses described here: https://www.mble.org/appinfo.action?id=13