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§ 10-207. Bar admission qualifications

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsEffective: December 14, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 10. Lawyers (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Admission to Bar (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Admission to Bar
Effective: December 14, 2022
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 10-207
§ 10-207. Bar admission qualifications
Currentness
In general
(a) To qualify for admission to the Bar, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
Character and reputation
(b) An applicant shall be of good character and reputation.
Minimum age
(c) An applicant shall be at least 18 years old as of the date of admission.
Education
(d) An applicant shall:
(1) have completed the academic work necessary to meet the minimum requirements for admission to an American Bar Association approved law school; and
(2) have a degree of juris doctor or its equivalent from a law school that the Board recognizes.
Passing examination
(e) An applicant shall pass a written examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
Rules
(f) An applicant shall meet any other qualification or requirement that the Supreme Court of Maryland establishes by rule.

Credits

Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 632, § 3; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.
Formerly Art. 10, §§ 3, 4, 5.
MD Code, Business Occupations & Professions, § 10-207, MD BUS OCCUP & PROF § 10-207
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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