§ 84A-1. License to practice as a foreign legal consultant. - North Carolina Statutes

Chapter84A.

Foreign Legal Consultants.

§ 84A‑1.  License topractice as a foreign legal consultant.

(a)        The North CarolinaSupreme Court may issue a license to practice in the form of a certificate ofregistration as a foreign legal consultant to any applicant who satisfies allof the following requirements:

(1)        Has been admitted topractice as an attorney, or the equivalent thereof, in a foreign country for atleast five years as of the date of application for a certificate ofregistration;

(2)        Possesses thecharacter, ethical, and moral qualifications required of a member of the NorthCarolina State Bar;

(3)        Intends to practicein the State as a foreign legal consultant and intends to maintain an office inthe State for this practice;

(4)        Is at least 21 yearsof age;

(5)        Has been activelyand substantially engaged in the practice of law or a profession or occupationthat requires admission to the practice of law, or the equivalent thereof, inthe foreign country in which the applicant holds a license for at least five ofthe seven years immediately preceding the date of application for a certificateof registration and is in good standing as an attorney, or the equivalentthereof, in that country; and

(6)        Obtains acertificate of registration as a foreign legal consultant pursuant to G.S. 84A‑3.

(b)        An applicant is notrequired to take an examination to be licensed under this Chapter.

(c)        As used in thissection, "foreign country" means any country other than the UnitedStates of America. "Foreign country" includes Puerto Rico, Guam, theVirgin Islands, and the possessions of the United States. (1995,c. 427, s. 1.)