Admission

Question 1

Rules for admission must:

Answer 1

Have a rational connection between the requirement and the practice of law.

Question 2

Judiciary can strike down requirements because:

Answer 2

inherent authority to regulate lawyers

Question 3

Legal status as a disqualifier

Answer 3

decided state by state

Question 4

An applicant for admission to the bar / a lawyer in connection with admission shall not.

Answer 4

1. Knowingly make a false statement of material fact OR
2. 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.

Question 5

Who controls admission?

Answer 5

Individual states

Question 6

Standard requirements for admisison

Answer 6

3 E’s

Question 7

3 E’s

Answer 7

Bar exam, education, exam of character

Question 8

Specific inquiries & good moral character:

Answer 8

citizenship, residence, respect for law, immigration status, financial dealings, criminal background

Question 9

Practicing across state lines

Answer 9

Apply for admision pro hae vice