Local Rule D.C.COLO.LAttyR 14: STUDENT PRACTICE

D.C.COLO.LAttyR 14 STUDENT PRACTICE

(a) General Provisions.

(1) With the approval of the presiding judicial officer, an eligible law student may appear, under the supervision of an attorney who is a member of the bar of this court in a civil action or non-felony criminal case on behalf of a party who has consented in writing.

(2) Unless otherwise limited, once admitted under Subdivision (d), the student may appear in that civil action or criminal case and other related proceedings when accompanied by the supervising attorney and may prepare and sign pleadings and documents which also must be signed by the supervising attorney.

(3) Under D.C.COLO.LAttyR 14(b)(1), (2), (3), (4) and (6) and (c)(1), (2) and (4), a law student may provide legal services through the Federal Pro Se Clinic under the guidance of a supervising attorney.

(b) Eligibility. To be eligible, the student shall:

(1) be enrolled in a law school approved by the American Bar Association or, if graduated, be preparing to take a written bar examination or awaiting admission to the bar following that examination;

(2) be enrolled in or have successfully completed a law school clinical program or an externship or internship;

(3) have completed two full semesters of law school, including a course in evidence;

(4) be certified by the dean of the law school (or the designee of the dean) as qualified to provide the legal representation authorized by this rule. The certification may be withdrawn by the certifier at any time by mailing notice to the court;

(5) be introduced to the court by the supervising attorney;

(6) not receive compensation of any kind from the client. This shall not affect the ability or right of an attorney or law school clinical program to seek attorney fees which may include compensation for student services; and

(7) certify in writing that the student is familiar with the Federal Rules of Criminal or Civil Procedure (depending on the nature of the action or case), Federal Rules of Evidence, and local rules of practice of this court and website HERE, including the judicial officers' procedures.

(c) Supervising Attorney. The attorney supervising a student shall:

(1) be a member in good standing of the bar of this court;

(2) maintain appropriate professional liability insurance for the supervising attorney and eligible students;

(3) introduce the student to the court;

(4) assume professional responsibility for the work of the student;

(5) be present whenever the student appears;

(6) sign all pleadings; and

(7) sign and file a written agreement to supervise a student in accordance with this rule.

(d) Admission Procedure.

(1) The student, dean (or designee), supervising attorney, and the client shall complete the Law Student Appearance form HERE, which shall be filed with the clerk.

(2) The appearance of the student is not authorized until approved by the presiding judicial officer, whose approval may be withdrawn for any reason without notice or hearing.