Rule 214 Action by the Board

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

If you meet all the requirements to become a lawyer in Pennsylvania, the Board of Law Examiners must give you a certificate that recommends you for admission to the state bar. This certificate is the official green light that says you've done everything you're supposed to do.

The rule works like a checklist. You complete the requirements set out in the bar admission rules, plus any additional rules the Board has put in place. Once you've checked all those boxes, the Board doesn't have a choice about whether to recommend you. They have to issue the certificate.

This certificate is a key step toward becoming a licensed attorney. It shows the courts and the public that you've met the standards Pennsylvania requires before someone can practice law in the state.