Admission of lawyers from other states

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    (a)    An applicant who is a member of the bar of another state may become a member of the Bar of this State if the applicant:

        (1)    is of good character and reputation;

        (2)    provides adequate evidence that, for at least 5 of the 7 years immediately before applying for admission to the Bar, the applicant was practicing law or teaching law or was a judge;

        (3)    pays the application fee set by the Court of Appeals; and

        (4)    passes an examination given by the Board.

    (b)    The Court of Appeals may adopt rules to govern:

        (1)    the content and administration of an examination given under this section;

        (2)    the determination of the character and reputation of applicants; and

        (3)    any other matter necessary to provide for the admission to the Bar of applicants under this section.


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