Temporary House Counsel License (Rule 9)

Under Rule 9 of the Rules for Admission to the Bar, a lawyer licensed in another jurisdiction and employed as house counsel in Minnesota may apply for a temporary house counsel license.

Requirements

You must meet the following minimum requirements to apply under Rule 9:

• Have a JD from ABA-approved law school
• Have a law license from another state or jurisdiction
• Be in good standing in each jurisdiction where licensed to practice law
• Receive a good character and fitness recommendation from the Minnesota Board of Law Examiners
• Provide evidence of having engaged, as principal occupation, in the practice of law as defined in Rule 7A for at least 36 of the 60 months immediately preceding the application
• Meet all other Rule 4 General Requirements for Admission

Limitations

• Your license is valid for no more than 12 months
• You are limited to practice solely for your designated employer (see Rule 9D for pro bono exception)
• Your license expires upon your termination from employment with the designated employer

See Rule 9 for additional guidance.

Apply

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