(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
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 […]
(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.
The Court of Appeals may revoke an order of admission to the Bar that is obtained fraudulently or deceptively.
(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 […]
