§ 10-210. Admission of lawyers from other states

   (a) Conditions for admission. -- 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) is of good character and reputation;

   (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) pays the application fee set by the Court of Appeals; and

   (4) passes an examination given by the Board.

(b) Rules of Court of Appeals. -- The Court of Appeals may adopt rules to govern:

   (1) the content and administration of an examination given under this section;

   (2) the determination of the character and reputation of applicants; and

   (3) any other matter necessary to provide for the admission to the Bar of applicants under this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 10, § 7; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.