Narrative Opinion Summary
Petitioner has been granted permission to sit for the Louisiana State Bar Examination scheduled for July 2016. Upon successful completion of the exam, the petitioner may request the appointment of a commissioner, as outlined in Supreme Court Rule XVII.9, to evaluate the petitioner's character and fitness for admission to the bar. Justices GUIDRY, CLARK, and HUGHES expressed dissenting opinions regarding this decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dissenting Opinions in Judicial Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justices GUIDRY, CLARK, and HUGHES disagreed with the majority decision to permit the petitioner to sit for the bar examination.
Reasoning: Justices GUIDRY, CLARK, and HUGHES expressed dissenting opinions regarding this decision.
Eligibility to Sit for Bar Examinationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court has granted the petitioner the right to take the Louisiana State Bar Examination, indicating a preliminary approval of the petitioner’s eligibility.
Reasoning: Petitioner has been granted permission to sit for the Louisiana State Bar Examination scheduled for July 2016.
Evaluation of Character and Fitness for Bar Admissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Upon passing the bar exam, the petitioner can request further evaluation of their character and fitness, which is a necessary step for bar admission.
Reasoning: Upon successful completion of the exam, the petitioner may request the appointment of a commissioner, as outlined in Supreme Court Rule XVII.9, to evaluate the petitioner's character and fitness for admission to the bar.