Section 2 - Scope and Exemptions These Rules shall apply to every attorney licensed to practice law (hereafter "Member"), except for the following persons who shall be exempt from the requirements of these Rules:
(1) All Members residing outside of the State and not engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana.(2) All Members who demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Committee that meeting these requirements would work an undue hardship by reason of disability, sickness, or other clearly mitigating circumstances.(3) Active duty Members in the United States armed forces.(4) The Governor and Governor-elect of the State of Louisiana.(5) Members of the United States Congress.(6) All Members who have attained the age of sixty-five (65) years, except Louisiana state court judges who have attained the age of 65 shall be required to complete 5 hours of CLE annually from programs sponsored by the Louisiana Judicial College.(7) All federal judges and magistrates.(8) Members licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana residing in the state but not engaged in the practice of law in Louisiana may qualify for restricted status and may be granted a waiver of compliance with the educational requirements of these Rules. This exemption shall not apply to law clerks.REGULATIONS/RULE 2
Regulation 2.1. Non-resident attorneys from other jurisdictions who are temporarily admitted to practice for a particular case or proceeding shall not be subject to these Rules.
Regulation 2.2. Members who are exempt from the requirements of these Rules are nonetheless encouraged to attend and participate in CLE programs.
Amended April 14, 2022, effective 4/14/2022; amended February 9, 2024, effective 2/9/2024.