North Dakota Admission to Practice Rules – 2026
The North Dakota Admission to Practice Rules govern admission to the state bar, covering qualifications, the bar examination, admission on motion, and limited licenses.
Browse all 22 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
General Requirements for Admission
Rule 2
Standards for Admission
Rule 3
Pro Hac Vice Admission and Registration of Nonresident Lawyers
Rule 3.1
: Authorization to Practice Law for Lawyers Volunteering with Approved Legal Services Organizations
Rule 3.2
: Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster
Rule 3.3
Military Spouse Certification
Rule 4
Licensing and Practice of Foreign Legal Consultants
Rule 5
Law Student Registration Requirements
Rule 6
Admission by Bar Examination
Rule 6.1
Temporary License for Lawyers Applying for Admission
Rule 7
Admission by Motion
Rule 8
Re-licensure
Rule 9
Conditional Admission/License
Rule 10
Review Procedures
Rule 11
Interim Revocation of Conditional Admission/License
Rule 12
Revocation of Conditional Admission/License
Rule 13
Public Records
Rule 14
Withdrawal of Application
Rule 15
Disqualification of Members
Rule 16
Privilege
Rule 17
Power of Court to Revoke or Suspend Admission
Rule 18
Title and Citation