Rules and Procedures Governing Admission to the Practice of Law
Rule: 403
Jurisdiction: WY
Bluebook Citation: Wyo. R. Admis. 403
22 practice law, the application shall be forwarded to the Committee for approval or for such further proceedings as the Committee deems appropriate. The failure of an applicant to cooperate with Bar Counsel’s investigation may result in a recommendation to the Court that the applicant’s application be denied. (d) Referral for Hearing. — Bar Counsel shall refer to the Committee for hearing any applicant about whom there is a substantial question whether the applicant possesses the requisite good moral character and fitness to practice law. At the time of making such referral, Bar Counsel shall notify the applicant of the referral and shall provide the applicant with all documents and information relied upon by Bar Counsel in concluding that a substantial question exists about whether the applicant possesses the requisite good moral character and fitness to practice law. In determining whether a substantial question exists, Bar Counsel shall apply the factors and considerations set forth in Rule 401 and shall review the material evidence in the light most favorable to the Bar’s obligation to recommend the admission to the practice of law of only those persons who possess good moral character and fitness to practice law. History: Amended August 27, 2014, effective October 1, 2014; amended June 2, 2015, effective July 1, 2015; amended March 7, 2016, effective April 15, 2016; amended March 13, 2018, effective June 1, 2018.
Chat with this court rule using AI
Ask CiteLaw's AI Navigator anything about this court rule, verify citations, and research related authorities. Sign up for CiteLaw free today to get started.