Arizona Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness is accepting applications for several appointments, both attorney and non-attorney, openings. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, please visit the State Bar of Arizona's Appointments Committee page for more information.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Purpose: The Committee members are responsible for the investigation and recommendation of applicants for admission to the practice of law in Arizona. The Committee reviews approximately 500 applications per year. In addition, Committee members attend inquiries and hearings concerning applicant qualifications.
Openings: Several appointments will be made by the Arizona Supreme Court, including non-lawyers. The State Bar Board of Governors is asked to submit three nominations per opening to the Court for its ultimate selection.
Arizona Supreme Court Committee on Examinations is accepting applications for several openings. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, please visit the State Bar of Arizona's Appointments Committee page for more information.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Purpose: The Committee members oversee the Uniform Bar Examination, MBE, MPRE, and grading and administration of all test components, and proctor the February and July exams. Additionally, Examiners are responsible for the performance of the graders (12,000 essay answers per year) and for the formula and weighting of the components of the required Bar Examinations.
Openings: Several appointments will be made by the Arizona Supreme Court. The State Bar Board of Governors is asked to submit three nominations per opening to the Court for its ultimate selection.