R. Gov. Admi. Miss. Bar. 2

As amended through October 31, 2024
Section 2 - Application

Any lawyer from another state desiring to practice in Mississippi must make application to the Board on the same forms as required of applicants for admission by general bar examination. Such application shall be subject to the provisions of Rule III, Sections 1 and 4 and Rule V. In addition, such applicant shall file with the Board evidence of his good standing to practice law in the states in which he has previously been admitted, including a certificate from the Clerk of the highest appellate court of each state in which he has been admitted, and from two (2) members of the bar in each such state, certifying to his qualifications and good standing. The Board or the Committee on Character and Fitness may make additional inquiry as to the qualifications, good standing, and moral character of the applicant and may require submission of additional evidence by the applicant.

R. Gov. Admi. Miss. Bar. 2

Effective 11/1/1991; amended 5/18/1999, effective 7/1/1999 for applications for the February 2000 and subsequent examinations; amended effective 4/15/2004, for applications for the February 2005 and subsequent examinations; amended effective 10/1/2008 as set forth in the Comment.