ME Bar ME Bar Swearing In and Licensing

Question 1

After passing the Maine Bar Exam, who formally admits attorneys to the bar?

Accepted Answer

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Answer

Maine Board of Bar Examiners

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Maine State Bar Association

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A Superior Court Judge

Question 2

Which oath do new Maine attorneys take at the swearing-in ceremony?

Accepted Answer

The Maine Attorney's Oath of Office

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The Hippocratic Oath

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The ABA Model Oath

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The Notary Public Oath

Question 3

What document is issued to an attorney upon admission to the Maine bar?

Accepted Answer

Both a certificate of admission and a court order

Answer

A law degree

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A certificate of admission

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A Maine Supreme Judicial Court order of admission

Question 4

To maintain active status, Maine attorneys must comply with which ongoing requirement?

Accepted Answer

Complete Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements

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Retake the bar exam every 10 years

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File annual fitness certifications

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Pass annual professional responsibility assessments

Question 5

What is the annual bar membership fee structure for Maine attorneys generally called?

Accepted Answer

Bar dues

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License renewal fee

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Annual assessment

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Court filing fee

Question 6

Which Maine entity oversees attorney discipline after admission?

Accepted Answer

Maine Supreme Judicial Court through the Board of Overseers of the Bar

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Maine Board of Bar Examiners

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Maine Legislature

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ABA National Discipline Council