Section 10-402 – Investigation by Attorney General — Confidential
(a) (1) Each investigation conducted under this subtitle is confidential. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who participates in an investigation may not disclose the name of a person under investigation, the name of a witness, or any other information obtained in the investigation. (b) A person who participates in an investigation may disclose information […]
Section 10-214 – Revocation of Admission
The Court of Appeals may revoke an order of admission to the Bar that is obtained fraudulently or deceptively.
Section 10-103 – Rules for Admission to Bar
(a) Subject to this title, the Court of Appeals shall adopt rules that govern the standards and procedures for admission to the Bar. (b) The rules under this section shall include provisions for: (1) a uniform system of Bar examination in the State; (2) the registration of each applicant for admission to the Bar; (3) the qualifications of each applicant […]
Section 10-201 – Established
There is a State Board of Law Examiners.
Section 10-202 – Membership; Quorum
(a) (1) The Board consists of 7 members. (2) Each member shall be a lawyer. (3) The Court of Appeals shall appoint the members of the Board. (b) Each member of the Board shall have been a lawyer for at least 5 years. (c) (1) The term of a member is 5 years and begins on January 1. (2) The terms of members […]
Section 10-203 – Disposition of Money
The Board shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
Section 10-206 – Admission Required; Exceptions
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, before an individual may practice law in the State, the individual shall: (1) be admitted to the Bar; and (2) meet any requirement that the Court of Appeals may set by rule. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) a person while representing a landlord in a summary ejectment or a rent […]
Section 10-207 – Qualifications of Applicants
(a) To qualify for admission to the Bar, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) An applicant shall be of good character and reputation. (c) An applicant shall be at least 18 years old as of the date of admission. (d) An applicant shall: (1) have completed the academic work necessary to meet […]
Section 10-208 – Petitions for Admission; Fees
(a) An applicant for admission to the Bar shall submit to the Board a petition to the Court of Appeals on the form that the Board provides. (b) An applicant shall pay to the Board: (1) an examination fee, as set by the Court of Appeals, not exceeding: (i) $250 for fiscal year 2009; and (ii) $400 for fiscal year […]
Section 10-209 – Examinations
(a) (1) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for admission to the Bar is entitled to be examined as provided under this section. (2) Notwithstanding § 10-207(c) of this subtitle, an individual under the age of 18 years may take the examination. (b) Subject to the rules adopted by the Court of Appeals, the Board periodically shall give examinations to […]