CT Bar Admission on Motion 5

Question 1

An attorney admitted in Connecticut via motion admission is later disbarred in her home state after admission. What is Connecticut's likely response?

Accepted Answer

Connecticut will initiate reciprocal discipline proceedings

Answer

Connecticut follows reciprocal discipline principles and will initiate proceedings upon learning of another jurisdiction's disbarment.

Question 2

What is the significance of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) in the Connecticut admission on motion process?

Accepted Answer

A passing MPRE score from the prior jurisdiction typically satisfies Connecticut's professional responsibility requirement

Answer

A prior passing MPRE score generally satisfies Connecticut's professional responsibility requirement for motion admission applicants.

Question 3

Which of the following attorneys is MOST likely to be denied Connecticut admission on motion solely on character and fitness grounds?

Accepted Answer

An attorney who was disbarred in another state and reinstated 2 years ago

Answer

Recent disbarment and reinstatement raises serious character and fitness concerns that are most likely to result in denial.

Question 4

An attorney practicing as in-house counsel in Connecticut for 5 years without being admitted to the Connecticut bar applies for admission on motion based on her out-of-state license. Which concern is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

She may have been engaged in unauthorized practice of law in Connecticut during those 5 years

Answer

Practicing as in-house counsel in Connecticut without bar admission may constitute unauthorized practice of law, which is a character and fitness issue.

Question 5

Under Connecticut rules, how is an applicant's military legal experience treated in determining eligibility for admission on motion?

Accepted Answer

Military legal experience as a JAG officer generally counts toward the active practice requirement

Answer

Active duty legal work as a JAG officer is generally recognized as qualifying legal practice for motion admission purposes.

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CT Bar Admission on Motion 5