Narrative Opinion Summary
Leon A. Maryland is permitted to take the Louisiana State Bar Examination in February 2002. Upon successful completion of the exam, he may apply to the court for the appointment of a commissioner, as outlined in Supreme Court Rule XVII, Section 9. This commissioner will gather evidence and report on whether Maryland possesses the necessary character and fitness for admission to the bar and to practice law in Louisiana.
Legal Issues Addressed
Application for Commissioner Appointment Post-Examinationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Upon passing the bar exam, Maryland can request the court to appoint a commissioner to assess his qualifications for bar admission.
Reasoning: Upon successful completion of the exam, he may apply to the court for the appointment of a commissioner, as outlined in Supreme Court Rule XVII, Section 9.
Character and Fitness Evaluation for Bar Admissionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appointed commissioner will collect evidence and evaluate whether Maryland meets the character and fitness standards required for practicing law in Louisiana.
Reasoning: This commissioner will gather evidence and report on whether Maryland possesses the necessary character and fitness for admission to the bar and to practice law in Louisiana.
Eligibility to Take Bar Examinationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Leon A. Maryland is allowed to sit for the Louisiana State Bar Examination in February 2002, contingent upon compliance with specific procedural requirements.
Reasoning: Leon A. Maryland is permitted to take the Louisiana State Bar Examination in February 2002.