HB 2428 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to the licensing of attorneys

This bill updates Missouri's attorney licensing laws to allow the state Supreme Court to create a new pathway for becoming a lawyer through supervised work experience instead of just taking an exam. Under the new rules, applicants could gain admission to the Missouri bar by performing legal tasks in a supervised employment setting, with specific guidelines covering participant qualifications, liability insurance, and job duties. The Supreme Court must establish these rules by January 1, 2026, and the program itself must begin no later than December 31, 2027. This change directly affects individuals seeking to become licensed attorneys in Missouri by offering an alternative route to bar admission.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 17, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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Michael Davis
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