Attorney

Exam

State exam

Education

Degree

Experience

None

Background check

None

16-16-1.1. Essential Eligibility Requirements for Admission. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential eligibility requirements for the practice of law: (1) The ability to be honest and candid with clients, lawyers, courts, the board, and others; (2) The ability to reason, recall complex factual information, and integrate that information with complex legal theories; (3) The ability to communicate with clients, lawyers, courts, and others with a high degree of organization and clarity; (4) The ability to use good judgment on behalf of clients and in conducting one’s professional business; (5) The ability to conduct oneself with respect for and in accordance with the law; (6) The ability to avoid acts that exhibit disregard for the rights or welfare of others; (7) The ability to comply with the requirements of the Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable state, local, tribal, and federal laws, regulations, statutes, and any applicable order of a court or tribunal; (8) The ability to act diligently and reliably in fulfilling one’s obligations to clients, lawyers, courts, and others; (9) The ability to use honesty and good judgment in financial dealings on behalf of oneself, clients, and others; (10) The ability to comply with deadlines and time constraints.