ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: JUD DP 5-2-1-0 | 3^rd Read 16-12-2-0

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SB 1565: supreme court; attorney licensing

Sponsor: Senator Leach, LD 11

Committee on Judiciary

Overview

Restricts the Supreme Court from requiring an attorney to be a member of any organization to become or remain a licensed attorney in this state.

History

To be admitted to the practice of law in Arizona, a person may apply for admission by one of three methods: 1) admission by Arizona uniform bar examination; 2) admission on motion; or 3) admission by transfer of uniform bar examination score from another jurisdiction (Rule 34, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona).

All applicants must meet the following six requirements and qualifications as determined by the Committee on Character and Fitness: 1) the applicant is over the age of 21; 2) the applicant is of good moral character; 3) the applicant is mentally, emotionally and physically able to engage in the practice of law, and possesses the required knowledge of the law to do so; 4) the applicant is a graduate with a juris doctor from a law school approved by the American Bar Association; 5) if ever admitted to practice in any jurisdiction, the applicant is presently in good standing; and 6) the applicant has successfully completed a specified course on Arizona law (Rule 34, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona).

Additionally, every person licensed by the Supreme Court to engage in the practice of law must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona (Rule 32, Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona).

Provisions

1. Requires the Supreme Court to license attorneys for the practice of law in this state. (Sec. 1)

2. Prohibits the Supreme Court from requiring an attorney to be a member of any organization to become or remain a licensed attorney in this state. (Sec. 1)

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