In re Amendment of Rule Two of Rules Governing Admission to Practice of Law

Summary

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma amended Sections 1 and 5 of Rule Two of the Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law. The amendments address reciprocal-state admission without examination, qualifying practice experience, and special temporary permits for attorneys employed by businesses in Oklahoma.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Oklahoma had jurisdiction over the matter.
2. Sections 1 and 5 of Rule Two of the Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law were amended as set out in Exhibit A, effective immediately.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Oklahoma had jurisdiction to consider the application to amend Rule Two of the Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law.
2. Whether Sections 1 and 5 of Rule Two should be amended as set out in Exhibit A.

Disposition

other