Admission Flashcards
1
Q
Rules for admission must:
A
Have a rational connection between the requirement and the practice of law.
2
Q
Judiciary can strike down requirements because:
A
inherent authority to regulate lawyers
3
Q
Legal status as a disqualifier
A
decided state by state
4
Q
An applicant for admission to the bar / a lawyer in connection with admission shall not.
A
- Knowingly make a false statement of material fact OR
- Fail to disclose a fact necessary to correct a misapprehension known by the person to have a arisen in the matter, or knowingly fail to respond to al awful demand for information from an admissions or disciplinary authority, except that this rule doesn’t require disclosure of information otherwise protected by Rule 1-6.
5
Q
Who controls admission?
A
Individual states
6
Q
Standard requirements for admisison
A
3 E’s
7
Q
3 E’s
A
Bar exam, education, exam of character
8
Q
Specific inquiries & good moral character:
A
citizenship, residence, respect for law, immigration status, financial dealings, criminal background
9
Q
Practicing across state lines
A
Apply for admision pro hae vice
