Section 10-215 – Special Admission
(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on a motion filed as required by rules adopted by the Court of Appeals, a court may grant special admission to practice law in a particular case to an individual who is: (1) admitted to the bar of another state; and (2) employed by a party in the […]
Section 10-218 – Termination of Subtitle
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
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 […]
Section 10-210 – Admission of Lawyers From Other States
(a) An applicant who is a member of the bar of another state may become a member of the Bar of this State if the applicant: (1) is of good character and reputation; (2) provides adequate evidence that, for at least 5 of the 7 years immediately before applying for admission to the Bar, the applicant was practicing […]
Section 10-211 – Order of Admission
If an applicant meets the requirements of this Part II of this subtitle, the Court of Appeals shall pass an order of admission of the applicant to the Bar.
Section 10-212 – Oath or Affirmation for Admission
On admission to the Bar, a lawyer shall take the following oath or affirmation in open court: “I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will at all times demean myself fairly and honorably as an attorney and practitioner at law; that I will bear true allegiance to the State of Maryland, and support the laws […]
Section 10-213 – Scope of Admission
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and while an admission to the Bar is in effect, the admission authorizes a lawyer to practice law in any court. (b) Before a lawyer may practice law, the lawyer shall satisfy any additional requirement set by rule of the Court of Appeals.
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 10-201 – 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 […]