Rule 23 Mandatory Prerequisites for Appearance [Effective until July 1, 2026]
Rules of Admission to the Bar of the Vermont Supreme Court
Rule Text
Before appearing as legal counsel, a legal intern must comply with all of the following prerequisites:
(a) File with the subject court:
(1) The client’s written consent to the legal intern’s appearance as legal counsel. Legal interns employed by state government agencies other than the Office of the Defender General are excused from compliance with this prerequisite.
(2) The supervising attorney’s written consent to the intern’s appearance as legal counsel.
(3) The supervising attorney’s certification of compliance with these rules and of professional liability insurance that covers the actions of the intern, which certification has been filed with the subject court. Legal interns employed by state government agencies are excused from compliance with this prerequisite.
(4) The intern’s certification of compliance with these rules and written agreement to be bound by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
(b) Receive permission, which has not been revoked, from the subject court in the exercise of its discretion.
Amendment history: Adopted Feb. 16, 2016, eff. April 18, 2016.