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Rule 3.7. Responsibilities of Supervising Attorney

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 5. Attorneys and State Bar

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 5. Attorneys and State Bar
Chapter 1.--Appendix 6. Revised Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma on Legal Internship (Refs & Annos)
Rule 3. Supervising Attorneys
T. 5, Ch. 1, App. 6, Rule 3.7
Rule 3.7. Responsibilities of Supervising Attorney
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Approved supervising attorneys have the following responsibilities:
(a) Provide every opportunity for the Licensed Legal Intern to participate or observe courtroom experience.
(b) Supervise and counsel the Licensed Legal Intern on all legal matters assigned to the Licensed Legal Intern, to insure proper preparation and quality representation by the Licensed Legal Intern.
(c) Advise the client of the status of the Licensed Legal Intern and the nature of the limited license prior to obtaining the written consent of the client to the Licensed Legal Intern's representation.
(d) Assume personal professional responsibility for the legal work performed by the Licensed Legal Intern under his or her supervision.
(e) Read and understand these Rules on Licensed Legal Internship and specifically discuss with the Licensed Legal Intern the limitations placed on the limited license by these rules.
(f) Provide practical training in trial advocacy and professional ethics to the Licensed Legal Intern.
(g) Cooperate with the Licensed Legal Intern's law school on any reporting or evaluation requirements of the approved internship practice program.
(h) Agree to assist in the administration of the Licensed Legal Internship Rules by serving as a reviewing panelist or other capacity as may be requested on the Legal Internship Committee.
Legal Internship Rules, Rule 3.7, 5 O. S. A. Ch. 1, App. 6, OK ST INTERN Rule 3.7
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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