| License Description |
Attorneys advise individuals and businesses on legal matters. Conduct civil and criminal lawsuits, advise clients on their legal rights, draw up documents, and gather evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal action. Prepare legal briefs; develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Many attorneys specialize in a branch of law such as corporate, criminal, labor, patent, real estate, tax, or international law. Some help write laws and establish ways to enforce them. A few teach or hold management positions.
Legislation: NH RSA 311; Supreme Court Rule 42
Licensure Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be of good moral character
- US citizenship is not required, but applicants must be domiciled in the United States
- Complete at least three years toward a Bachelor's degree
- Graduate from a law school approved by the American Bar Association. Note that Massachusetts School of Law is not approved by the ABA; however, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has granted a waiver allowing graduates of this school who are already members of the Bar in some other state to take the New Hampshire Bar exam
- Must be a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and pay annual dues
Examination: Must pass the New Hampshire Bar Examination and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), or be admitted on motion
Continuing Education: 12 credits per year
Fees:
- Examination, NH Bar: $725
- Admission on Motion: $1,200
- Annual NH Bar dues: contact the NH Bar Association for information
Reciprocity: Lawyers admitted to the Bar in another state or the District of Columbia may be eligible for admission to the New Hampshire Bar on motion without examination
revised Jan 2018 |