Attorney Admission
/əˈtɜːr.ni ædˈmɪʃ.ən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal process by which a lawyer is granted the authority to practice law and represent clients in a specific court or jurisdiction.
Her attorney admission to the state bar allowed her to begin practicing law formally.
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- attorney admission
- attorney admissions
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Commentary
Attorney admission typically requires passing a bar exam and meeting character and fitness standards; distinctions exist between admission to the bar generally and admission to practice in specific courts.
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