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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to submit to the Court to become a Student Practitioner?
Who should the Dean address the letter to?
How long does my status as Student Practitioner last?
How can I obtain my supervising attorney's bar number?

1. What do I need to submit to the Court to become a Student Practitioner?

The Dean of your law school must send a letter describing your character, legal ability, and training. The letter must also indicate that you have completed or are enrolled in a course for credit in evidence or trial practice, as well as, include your supervising attorney's name, office address and Board of Bar Overseers number.

2. Who should the Dean address the letter to?

The Dean should address the letter to the Clerk of this Court.

3. How long does my status as Student Practitioner last?
Your "Student Practitioner" status will last until the results of the proceeding bar exam. With a successful exam result, your Student Practitioner status will remain until you are admitted to the Bar. With an unsuccessful exam result, your Student Practitioner status expires.

4. How can I obtain my supervising attorney's bar number?

You may contact the Board of Bar Overseers to obtain the bar number.

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