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Rule 70-8 Immunity

Rule 70: Authority; The Board of Bar Examiners

The Board, its members, the Bar Administrator, and the Clerk of the Supreme Court, shall be immune from civil suit in the same manner as members of the judiciary in the Commonwealth for any conduct or communication in the course of their official duties. “Official duties” for the purpose of this Rule includes but are not limited to any conduct or communication involving or relating to the bar examination, the character and fitness qualification review and investigation, and any other conduct involved in the licensing of persons seeking to be admitted to the practice of law in the Commonwealth.

RULES OF ADMISSION AMENDED AUGUST 4, 2025