CT Bar Admission on Motion 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Connecticut's admission on motion rules, what is the minimum number of years an applicant must have been admitted to practice law in another U.S. jurisdiction?
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 7 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
Connecticut requires applicants for admission on motion to have been admitted in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least 5 years.
Question 2: Which Connecticut entity has the authority to grant or deny an application for admission on motion?
- The Connecticut Supreme Court (Correct answer)
- The State Bar Association
- The Superior Court
- The Judicial Selection Committee
Correct answer: The Connecticut Supreme Court
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ultimate authority over bar admissions, including admission on motion.
Question 3: An attorney admitted in Massachusetts seeks Connecticut admission on motion but has been on inactive status there for 3 of the past 5 years. Is she eligible?
- Yes, inactive status still counts toward the 5-year requirement
- No, only active practice years count toward the requirement (Correct answer)
- Yes, but she must sit for the MPRE
- No, she must wait until she has 5 years of active status
Correct answer: No, only active practice years count toward the requirement
Inactive status typically does not satisfy the active practice requirement for admission on motion purposes.
Question 4: What happens if an applicant for Connecticut admission on motion has a disciplinary history in another jurisdiction?
- Automatic denial of the application
- The application is forwarded to the bar examining committee for review (Correct answer)
- The applicant must pay a higher fee
- The disciplinary history is disregarded if more than 5 years old
Correct answer: The application is forwarded to the bar examining committee for review
Disciplinary history triggers review by the bar examining committee, which evaluates character and fitness before recommending admission.
Question 5: Which of the following documents is NOT typically required in a Connecticut admission on motion application?
- Certificate of good standing from each jurisdiction of admission
- Proof of passing the Multistate Bar Examination (Correct answer)
- Character and fitness questionnaire
- MPRE score report or equivalent evidence of professional responsibility knowledge
Correct answer: Proof of passing the Multistate Bar Examination
Admission on motion does not require proof of passing the MBE; the MBE is waived because the applicant demonstrates prior licensure.
Question 6: An attorney admitted in New York for 6 years applies for Connecticut admission on motion. She was suspended for 30 days in New York 4 years ago. What is the most likely outcome?
- Automatic denial due to the suspension
- Her application will undergo character and fitness review (Correct answer)
- She is eligible without any additional review
- She must retake the bar exam
Correct answer: Her application will undergo character and fitness review
Prior discipline does not automatically bar admission but requires the bar examining committee to evaluate her character and fitness.
Question 7: Under Connecticut's rules, admission on motion is sometimes called 'reciprocal admission.' What does reciprocity mean in this context?
- Connecticut admits attorneys from states that similarly admit Connecticut attorneys without examination (Correct answer)
- All states must accept Connecticut attorneys automatically
- Attorneys pay reduced fees if their home state has lower fees
- Reciprocity requires passing both states' bar exams
Correct answer: Connecticut admits attorneys from states that similarly admit Connecticut attorneys without examination
Reciprocity means Connecticut grants motion admission to attorneys from jurisdictions that extend similar privileges to Connecticut attorneys.
CT Bar Admission on Motion 2
Under Connecticut's admission on motion rules, what is the minimum number of years an applicant must have been admitted to practice law in another U.S. jurisdiction?