FREE CT BAR Admission on Motion Questions and Answers
Which of the following practices qualifies as "active practice of law" for admission on motion in Connecticut?
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Qualifying active practice includes working as a government attorney (A), a law professor at an ABA-accredited law school (B), or serving as a judge (C). Working as a paralegal (D) does not qualify as active practice for admission on motion.
What is a key restriction for attorneys applying for admission on motion in Connecticut?
Attorneys who have previously failed the Connecticut Bar Exam are not eligible for admission on motion (A). There is no residency requirement (B), no restriction based on failing a bar exam in another jurisdiction (C), and no upper limit on years of admission (D).
Which of the following documents must be included in an application for admission on motion in Connecticut?
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Which of the following conditions must be met for an attorney from another state to be admitted on motion in Connecticut?
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To be admitted on motion in Connecticut, the attorney must meet the state's character and fitness requirements (A), be in good standing in all jurisdictions where they are admitted (B), and their current jurisdiction must have reciprocity with Connecticut (D). The MPRE requirement (C) does not have a two-year restriction but must meet Connecticut's threshold score of 80 or higher.
Which of the following are basic eligibility requirements for admission on motion in Connecticut?
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To be eligible for admission on motion in Connecticut, an applicant must have actively practiced law for at least 5 of the last 10 years (A) and must have passed a bar exam in another U.S. jurisdiction (C). A law degree from an international law school (B) may not meet the requirements unless supplemented with additional credentials, and passing the Connecticut Bar Exam (D) is not necessary for admission on motion.