Rule I Definitions and Interpretations. 1. Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Interpretation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3. Headquarters

Section 1. Definitions.

As used in these Rules, the following terms have the following meanings, unless expressly otherwise provided, or as may result from necessary implication:

A. Applicant. Individual applying for admission to the Bar or registration as a law student. B. Bar. Mississippi Bar. C. Board. Board of Bar Admissions. D. Clerk. Clerk of the Supreme Court. E. Committee. Committee on Character and Fitness. F. Court. Supreme Court of Mississippi. G. File or Filed. Delivered and accepted in the office of the Board during normal working hours on or before the day required for filing. H. MBE. Multistate Bar Examination. I. MEE. Multistate Essay Examination. J. Notify or Notified. Notice by the Board shall be effective when mailed by regular first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address listed by the applicant on his application. Applicants shall notify the Board in writing of any change of mailing address occurring after their applications are filed. K. Rules. The Rules Governing Admission to the Mississippi Bar as adopted by the Board and approved by the Chief Justice of the Court. L. Secretary. Secretary of the Board of Bar Admissions.

Section 2. Interpretation. Words in the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter gender except as may result from necessary implication.

Section 3. Headquarters. The office of the Board shall be located at the Gartin Justice Building, 450 High Street, Second Floor, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201. The mailing address of the Board is P. O. Box 1449,

Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1449.