§ 10-207. Qualifications of applicants

   (a) In general. -- To qualify for admission to the Bar, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) Character and reputation. -- An applicant shall be of good character and reputation.

(c) Age. -- An applicant shall be at least 18 years old as of the date of admission.

(d) Education. -- 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) Examination. -- An applicant shall pass a written examination given by the Board under this subtitle.

(f) Additional requirements. -- An applicant shall meet any other qualification or requirement that the Court of Appeals establishes by rule.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 10, § 3, 4, 5; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; ch. 632, § 3.