Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 2.120

As amended through November 7, 2024
Rule SCR 2.120 - Administration of Oath of Issuance of Certificate of Admission To Practice Law

An applicant approved for admission under SCR 2.085, 2.090, 2.110, 2.111 or 2.112 must apply for and be granted a certificate of admission prior to engaging in the practice of law in this state. As prerequisites for the issuance of such a certificate an applicant shall pay the current annual dues or fees of the Kentucky Bar Association authorized under SCR 3.040, and a final fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions, and shall be administered the Constitutional Oath of Office either by a Justice of the Supreme Court or by the Clerk of the Supreme Court. Upon completion of the prerequisites, the Clerk shall deliver to the applicant a Certificate of Admission on a form approved by the Court, and the issuance of the certificate shall be duly recorded by the Clerk.

Ky. R. Sup. Ct. SCR 2.120

Amended by order 2020-60, eff. 9/1/2020; amended by Order 2012-01, eff. 3/1/2012; prior amendment eff. 1/1/2010 (Order 2009-12), 1/1/2002 (Order 2001-2); adopted by Order 86-2, eff. 2/24/1986.