1. (a) An applicant who is a member of the bar of another state may become a member of the Bar of this State if the applicant:

   1. (1) is of good character and reputation;
   2. (2) provides adequate evidence that, for at least 5 of the 7 years immediately before applying for admission to the Bar, the applicant was practicing law or teaching law or was a judge;
   3. (3) pays the application fee set by the Supreme Court of Maryland; and
   4. (4) passes an examination given by the Board.

2. (b) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules to govern:

   1. (1) the content and administration of an examination given under this section;
   2. (2) the determination of the character and reputation of applicants; and
   3. (3) any other matter necessary to provide for the admission to the Bar of applicants under this section.

Added by Acts 1989, c. 3, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.

Formerly Art. 10, § 7.