As amended through November 5, 2024
Rule 201 - Essential Eligibility Requirements to Practice LawIn addition to the successful completion of a degree from an Approved Law School, the successful completion of the bar examination, and not having otherwise been disqualified under Rule 210, the Applicant must meet the following essential eligibility requirements to practice law:
(a) The ability to be honest and candid with clients, lawyers, courts, the Board and others;(b) The ability to reason, recall complex factual information, and integrate that information with complex legal theories;(c) The ability to communicate with clients, lawyers, courts and others with a high degree of organization and clarity;(d) The ability to use good judgment on behalf of clients and in conducting one's professional business;(e) The ability to conduct oneself with respect for and in accordance with the law;(f) The ability to avoid acts which exhibit disregard for the rights or welfare of others;(g) The ability to comply with the requirements of the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable state, local and federal laws, regulations, statutes and any applicable order of a court or tribunal;(h) The ability to act diligently and reliably in fulfilling one's obligations to clients, lawyers, courts and others;(i) The ability to act honestly and use good judgment in financial dealings on behalf of oneself, clients and others; and(j) The ability to comply with deadlines and time constraints.