FREE CT BAR Admission on Motion Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following are basic eligibility requirements for admission on motion in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Active legal practice for at least 5 of the last 10 years.

Answer

A law degree from any international law school.

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Passing the Connecticut Bar Exam.

Question 2

Which of the following practices qualifies as "active practice of law" for admission on motion in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Practicing as a government attorney.

Answer

Working as a paralegal in a law firm.

Question 3

Which of the following conditions must be met for an attorney from another state to be admitted on motion in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

The attorney must meet Connecticut's character and fitness requirements.

Answer

The attorney must have taken the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) within the past two years.

Question 4

What is a key restriction for attorneys applying for admission on motion in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

They cannot apply if they have failed the Connecticut Bar Exam in the past.

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They must establish residency in Connecticut before applying.

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They cannot apply if they have failed any bar exam in the last five years.

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They cannot have been admitted to practice law for more than 20 years.

Question 5

Which of the following documents must be included in an application for admission on motion in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

A certificate of good standing from each jurisdiction where the attorney is admitted.

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A law school transcript.

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A copy of the attorney’s bar exam score from their current jurisdiction.