Description
Advise individuals and businesses on legal matters. Conduct civil and criminal lawsuits, advise clients on their legal rights, draw up documents, and gather evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal action. Prepare legal briefs, develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Many attorneys specialize in a branch of law such as corporate, criminal, labor, patent, real estate, tax, or international law. Some help write laws and establish ways to enforce them. A few teach or hold management positions.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 311; Supreme Court Rule 42 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT
Supreme Court Building
1 Charles Doe Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-6179 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-2646 |
| fax |
(603) 513-5475 |
| web |
www.courts.state.nh.us |
| contact person |
Sherri Kluesener, Bar Admissions Coordinator |
| e-mail |
skluesener@courts.state.nh.us |
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Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be of good moral character
- Complete at least three years toward a Bachelor's degree
- Graduate from a law school approved by the American Bar Association. Note: neither Massachusetts School of Law nor Southern New England School of Law are approved by the ABA, however, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has granted a waiver allowing graduates of these schools who are already members of the Bar in some other state to take the New Hampshire Bar exam.
- Must be a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and pay annual dues
Examination
- Pass New Hampshire Bar Examination and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)
Continuing Education
Fees
| Examination |
$250.00 |
| Character and fitness fee |
$125.00 |
| Annual dues, NH Bar Association |
contact NH Bar Association |
Reciprocity: As of March 1, 2003, lawyers admitted to the bar in another state or the District of Columbia may be eligible for admission to the New Hampshire Bar on motion without examination
Residence/Citizenship: New Hampshire residency is not required; US citizenship is not required, but applicants must be domiciled in the United States
Number of Active Licenses: Approximately 5,000
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 23-1011.00 Lawyers
Related Training: Law; Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Further Information*
New Hampshire Bar Association
2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 224-6942
web: <www.nhbar.org>
National Conference of Bar Examiners
402 W. Wilson Street
Madison WI 53703-3614
phone: (608) 280-8550
TDD: (608) 661-1275
web: <www.ncbex.org>
last revision: June 2008
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
