FREE WY BAR Admission by Motion Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the character and fitness evaluation in the Wyoming admission by motion process?
The character and fitness evaluation assesses the applicant’s moral character, professional conduct, and ethical behavior to determine their suitability for admission to the Wyoming Bar. This evaluation does not check law school accreditation or bar exam passage in other states.
If an attorney is admitted to the Wyoming Bar by motion, which of the following are they required to do to maintain their license in Wyoming?
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Attorneys admitted by motion must comply with Wyoming's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements and pay annual bar dues to maintain their license. There is no requirement to retake the MPRE or the Wyoming Bar Exam once admitted.
What is the minimum number of years an attorney must have actively practiced law to qualify for admission by motion in Wyoming?
Wyoming requires that applicants have actively practiced law for at least 3 of the last 5 years preceding their application to be eligible for admission by motion.
Which of the following conditions would make an attorney ineligible for admission by motion in Wyoming?
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Attorneys who have faced disciplinary action, who have not been actively practicing for the required 3 out of the last 5 years, or whose primary occupation has been non-legal for the past 5 years are generally ineligible for admission by motion. Reciprocity with the applicant’s jurisdiction is not a disqualifying factor.
Which of the following is a requirement for admission by motion in Wyoming?
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To qualify for admission by motion in Wyoming, applicants must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school, passed the MPRE with a minimum score of 85, and be in active and good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction. Passing the Wyoming Bar Exam is not required for admission by motion.