Wondering if anyone could provide some help with my situation. I’m currently licensed to practice in California, but I’ve been clerking for the past 2 years so I switched to inactive status. I’m now trying to waive into the DC bar through the 3 year waiver provision under Rule 46(e)(3)(A). This requires the applicant to be in good standing with the bar of another jurisdiction for 3 years prior to waiving in.
My question is, is being inactive in California still considered good standing? Will they consider this? Thanks for an input or advice you have.
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Re: Waiving into DC bar
Don't rely on anything some rando anonymously tells you on a forum like this, for this question. Just phone up the DC bar and ask them. They can give you guidance right on the phone, most likely.mganteater wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:57 amWondering if anyone could provide some help with my situation. I’m currently licensed to practice in California, but I’ve been clerking for the past 2 years so I switched to inactive status. I’m now trying to waive into the DC bar through the 3 year waiver provision under Rule 46(e)(3)(A). This requires the applicant to be in good standing with the bar of another jurisdiction for 3 years prior to waiving in.
My question is, is being inactive in California still considered good standing? Will they consider this? Thanks for an input or advice you have.
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Re: Waiving into DC bar
Inactive status is a form of "good standing" , however I cannot answer for the DC bar.
In order to waive-in in many jurisdictions, one must have been engaged in the active practice of law for the prior 5 years, therefore, inactive status most likely would not satisfy the active practice of law requirement. But, as we all know, there are exceptions to most rules--so it would be wise to contact the DC bar about your question.
In order to waive-in in many jurisdictions, one must have been engaged in the active practice of law for the prior 5 years, therefore, inactive status most likely would not satisfy the active practice of law requirement. But, as we all know, there are exceptions to most rules--so it would be wise to contact the DC bar about your question.
