Section 4 Petition and Oath
Rule Text
A law student who meets the qualifications set forth in this article may petition a circuit or chancery court and present the oath in the following form:
PETITION AND OATH FOR ADMISSION TO LIMITED PRACTICE
The undersigned, _________, does state and affirm that I am a law student who has the qualification for admission to limited practice under the Mississippi Law Student Limited Practice Rule, and seek the authority of this court to engage in limited practice under that rule.
I do, upon my oath, solemnly swear (or affirm) that when granted that authority I will demean myself in accord with the conditions and limitations of the Mississippi Law Student Limited Practice Rule according to the best of my learning and ability and with all good fidelity as well to the court as to the client; that I will use no falsehood
nor delay any person’s cause for lucre or malice, and that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Mississippi.
It is therefore prayed that this court order my admission to limited practice pursuant to said Rule.
The filing of the petition signed by the law student will constitute a sworn statement by the student under oath. A student participating in a legal internship program or volunteer legal services program shall attach to the petition an official letter from the supervising faculty member certifying that such student meets the requirements of this Rule. A student participating in a clinical legal education course shall attach to the petition an official letter from the clinical teacher certifying that such student meets the requirements of this Rule.