ABA Urges Easier Bar Admission for Lawyers Who Are Military Spouses

Military spouses who are also lawyers have unique needs when forced to move frequently, and bar officials should accommodate them, according to a resolution passed unanimously on Monday by the ABA House of Delegates. Resolution 108 urges state and local bar admission authorities to offer accommodations for these lawyers that include: • “Admission by endorsement” to allow military spouse attorneys who are licensed in good standing in one or more jurisdictions to be admitted without examination in another. The admission should be conditioned on good moral character, compliance with CLE and ethical requirements, a showing that there are no current or pending disciplinary actions, and proof that the…