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License Description

Occupational Description


Practice of Law in Nebraska. Attorneys counsel people regarding legal rights and obligations and suggest particular courses of action in business or personal matters. Attorneys may also represent one of the opposing parties in criminal and civil trials by presenting arguments that support the client in a court of law.

Licensure Requirements


See Nebraska Supreme Court Rule § 3-101 and 3-803

Fees


Fees required for admission to the bar vary based on application type. After admission to the bar, attorneys pay a mandatory membership assessment annually for each calendar year. Attorneys face suspension of the license for non-payment of the mandatory membership assessment.

Renewal


Each member of the bar shall pay a mandatory membership assessment for each calendar year from January 1 to December 31 following, payable in advance on or before January 20 of each year, in such amounts as may be fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Neb. Ct. R. §§ 3-100(B), 3-301(E), and 3-1010(B) using the Court's website (https://mcle.wcc.ne.gov/ext/) for the purpose of license renewal. Active attorneys are subject to annual continuing legal education (CLE) requirements in accordance with Neb. Ct. R. § 3-401.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Supreme Court
Attorney Services Division
Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St, Room 2413
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 247 2830
wendy.wussow@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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