APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND FORMS

(a) Application Deadlines. Any person who seeks admission to the bar of Maine shall file the application provided in subsection (b) of this rule, together with the fee provided in Rule 6, with the Board within the following time periods: (1) For the February examination, between the preceding October 15 and the preceding December 20. (2) For the July examination, between the preceding March 15 and the preceding May 20. (3) For admission pursuant to Rule 11A, at any time. 2 (b) Application. The application, on a form to be provided by the Board in accordance with subdivision (d) of this rule, shall set forth the name, date and place of birth, social security number, permanent residence, and current address of the applicant; all secondary schools, undergraduate colleges, and law schools and other graduate or professional schools attended, together with the dates of attendance and degree received, or reason for leaving; the names and addresses of any employers within the preceding 5 years; the names and addresses of 3 persons to provide the references to the applicant’s character and fitness to practice law required by subdivision (c)(4); any criminal convictions (other than minor traffic violations) in any jurisdiction and the circumstances thereof; whether the applicant has been admitted, or denied admission, to the bar of any jurisdiction, together with a statement of the circumstances of any denial of admission and a statement whether the applicant is in good standing in each jurisdiction where admitted and, if not, an explanation of the circumstances; and a statement of any special circumstances, such as a physical disability, for which the applicant requests the establishment of special rules for taking the examination in accordance with Rule 10(f). (c) Additional Materials. The applicant shall cause to be filed with the Board with his or her application, the following items on forms to be provided by the Board in accordance with subdivision (d) of this rule. (1) The certificate of the registrar, or other appropriate official, of each accredited college or university from which the applicant graduated with a bachelor's degree, or the applicant successfully completed at least 2 years' work as a candidate for that degree, together with the dates of attendance and award of the degree or completion of the work. (2) The certificate of the dean of each law school attended as to the dates of attendance, the reason for leaving if other than the award of a degree, any degree awarded and the date of the degree, and any circumstances recorded in the applicant's file that reflect adversely on the applicant’s character and fitness to practice law. (3) The certificate of any attorney in whose office the applicant studied as to the dates of such study and the successful completion of the course of study. (4) Completed reference questionnaires provided by the Board to the applicant and delivered to the Board directly by the person giving the reference. 3 It shall be the applicant's duty to ensure that the persons providing the references submit completed reference questionnaires to the Board in a timely manner. (5) A certificate of good standing from the bar of any other jurisdiction in which an applicant is currently admitted. (6) Any other material requested by the Board pertaining to the applicant’s character and fitness to practice law or to special circumstances for which the applicant has requested the establishment of special rules for taking the examination in accordance with Rule 10(f). (7) The Board may exempt applicants for admission pursuant to Rule 11A from filing the documents listed in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection. (d) Forms and Other Application Materials. The Board shall prepare, and may revise from time to time, forms for the application required in subdivision (b) of this rule and the certificates and questionnaires required in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subdivision (c) of this rule, as well as other necessary application materials. Applicants may obtain all necessary forms and other materials upon request to the Board.