10th Cir. R. 46.7: Student practice

(A) Appearance by law students.

(1) Consent of party. An eligible law student may enter an appearance in the court on behalf of a party if the party has filed a statement of consent.

(2) Agreement of supervising attorney. A member of the Tenth Circuit bar must file an agreement to supervise the student. The agreement must contain:

(a) a certification by the supervising attorney that the student has satisfied the requirements of Rule 46.7(C); and

(b) a copy of the law school certification required by Rule 46.7(C)(3).

(B) Student participation.

(1) Briefs. A law student who has entered an appearance in a case under Rule 46.7(A) may appear on a brief if the supervising attorney also appears on the brief.

(2) Oral argument. An eligible student may participate in oral argument if the supervising attorney is present in court.

(3) Other. The student may take part in other activities in connection with the case, subject to the direction of the supervising attorney.

(C) Student eligibility. To be eligible to make an appearance under this rule, the law student must provide a letter as described in Rule 46.7(D) or otherwise document that he or she:

(1) is enrolled and in good standing in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; or is a recent law school graduate awaiting the first bar examination after the student’s graduation or the result of that examination;

(2) has completed the equivalent of 4 semesters of legal studies;

(3) is certified to be of good character and competent legal ability, and is qualified to provide the legal representation permitted by this rule, by either the law school’s dean or a faculty member designated by the dean; and

(4) is familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil, Criminal, and Appellate Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the American Bar Association Code of Professional Responsibility, and the rules of this court.

(D) Dean’s letter. A letter from the law school’s dean or the designated faculty member describing the student’s qualifications under Rule 46.7(C) may demonstrate eligibility.

(E) Supervising attorney. An attorney who supervises an eligible law student under this rule must:

(1) be a member in good standing of the Tenth Circuit bar;

(2) assume personal professional responsibility for the quality of the student’s work;

(3) guide and assist the student as necessary or appropriate under the circumstances;

(4) sign all documents filed with the court (the student may also sign documents, but the attorney’s signature is required);

(5) appear with the student in any oral presentations before the court;

(6) file a written agreement to supervise the student; and

(7) supplement any written or oral statement made by the student to this court or opposing counsel if the court so requests.