Rule 8 - Minimum Standards for Continued Recognition of Specialists8.01. The period of recognition as a specialist shall be five (5) years. During this period the board or appropriate certifying agency may require evidence from the specialist of continued qualification for certification as a specialist. 8.02. Application for and approval of continued certification as a specialist shall be required prior to the end of each five(5) year period. To qualify for continued certification as a specialist, a lawyer applicant must pay the required fees and meet the requirements for certification renewal established by the board.