Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 10-207
Bar admission qualifications
Effective Dec 14, 2022Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 632, § 3; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.State of Maryland
- (a) To qualify for admission to the Bar, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
- (b) An applicant shall be of good character and reputation.
- (c) An applicant shall be at least 18 years old as of the date of admission.
(d) An applicant shall:
- (1) have completed the academic work necessary to meet the minimum requirements for admission to an American Bar Association approved law school; and
- (2) have a degree of juris doctor or its equivalent from a law school that the Board recognizes.
- (e) An applicant shall pass a written examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
- (f) An applicant shall meet any other qualification or requirement that the Supreme Court of Maryland establishes by rule.
Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 632, § 3; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.
Formerly Art. 10, §§ 3, 4, 5.