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Rule 9011-2. Law Student Appearance Program.

(a) General. Except as limited by this rule, a law student specially admitted under LBR 9010-1(a)(4) may appear in court and at meetings of creditors.

(b) Supervising Attorney. Notwithstanding the Oregon Admission Rules, the supervising attorney must be present with the law student at a meeting of creditors. A document may be filed only by the supervising attorney.

(c) Meeting of Creditors. A law student may appear at a meeting of creditors on behalf of the debtor only with the consent of the debtor, the supervising attorney, and the trustee.

(d) Notice Regarding Appearance. The supervising attorney must file a notice at least seven days before the first hearing or trial at which the student will appear. The notice must include (i) a statement that the supervising attorney has on file a copy of the student-eligibility certification and (ii) the written and signed consent of the client to student representation. A timely filed notice constitutes this court's consent under the Oregon Admission Rules to the student's appearance.

Cross-reference: Special Admission—Law Student – LBR 9010-1(a)(4).