R. Gov. Admi. Miss. Bar. 1

As amended through October 31, 2024
Section 1 - Definitions

As used in these Rules, the following terms have the following meanings, unless expressly otherwise provided, or as may result from necessary implication:

A.Applicant. Individual applying for admission to the Bar or registration as a law student.
B.Bar. Mississippi Bar.
C.Board. Board of Bar Admissions.
D.Clerk. Clerk of the Supreme Court.
E.Committee. Committee on Character and Fitness.
F.Court. Supreme Court of Mississippi.
G.File or Filed. Delivered and accepted in the office of the Board during normal working hours on or before the day required for filing.
H.MBE. Multistate Bar Examination.
I.MEE. Multistate Essay Examination.
J.Notify or Notified. Notice by the Board shall be effective when mailed by regular first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address listed by the applicant on his application. Applicants shall notify the Board in writing of any change of mailing address occurring after their applications are filed.
K.Rules. The Rules Governing Admission to the Mississippi Bar as adopted by the Board and approved by the Chief Justice of the Court.
L.Secretary. Secretary of the Board of Bar Admissions.

R. Gov. Admi. Miss. Bar. 1

Effective 11/1/1991.