Rule 800 Purpose and Scope

Kansas lawyers have to keep learning after they pass the bar. This rule explains why the state requires ongoing education for attorneys: it helps make sure lawyers stay sharp and up to date on the law throughout their careers.

The rule sets the baseline for what lawyers must do to keep their law license active in Kansas. If an attorney wants to keep practicing law in the state, they need to complete a certain amount of continuing education. The specific hours and requirements are laid out in other rules, but this one explains the basic reason the requirement exists and confirms that it applies to anyone licensed to practice law in Kansas.

In short, this rule sets the stage for the rest of the continuing education requirements. It tells lawyers and the public that ongoing training is not optional. It is a basic condition of staying licensed to practice law in the state.