Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. reg. 4

As amended through November 7, 2024

Regulation 4 - LIMITED TIME WAIVERS

A.Limited Time Waiver, Defined. The LLLT Board shall grant a waiver of the minimum associate-level degree requirement and/or the core curriculum education requirement set forth in APR 3 if an applicant meets the requirements set forth in Regulation 4(B). The LLLT Board shall not waive the practice area curriculum requirement. The limited time waiver application will be separate from the application process for admission.

B.Waiver Requirements and Applications. To qualify for the limited time waiver, an applicant shall pay the required fee, submit the required waiver application form and, provide proof, in such form and manner as the Bar requires, that they have:

1. Passed an LLLT Board approved national paralegal certification examination;

2. Active certification from an LLLT Board approved national paralegal certification organization; and

3. Completed 10 years of substantive law-related experience supervised by a licensed lawyer within the 15 years preceding the application for the waiver. Proof of 10 years of substantive-law related experience supervised by a licensed lawyer shall include the following:

a. the name and bar number of the supervising lawyer(s),

b. certification by the lawyer that the work experience meets the definition of substantive law-related work experience as defined in APR 28, and

c. the dates of employment or service.

C.Review of Limited Time Waiver Application. The Bar shall review each limited time waiver application to determine if the application meets the waiver requirements. Any application that does not meet the limited time waiver requirements as established by this Regulation shall be denied by the Bar on administrative grounds, with a written statement of the reason(s) for denial.

D.Review of Denial. An applicant whose application for waiver has been denied by the Bar may request review by the LLLT Board chair. Such request shall be filed with the Bar within 14 days of the date of the notification of denial. The applicant shall be provided with written notification of the chair's decision, which is not subject to review.

E. Expiration of Limited Time Waiver Approval. Approval of the limited time waiver application shall expire July 31, 2022.

Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. reg. 4