Rule 302 (Effective August 12, 2026) Eligibility for Admission on Motion. [Effective August 12, 2026]

At the discretion of the Court, and upon the submission of (1) the application(s) required by the Board certifying the qualifications of eligibility listed below, (2) all supporting data, (3) the necessary fees, and (4) a character investigation performed by or for the NCBE, admission may be granted to an applicant who:

(a) Has been awarded a juris doctor (JD) by a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; and who

(b) Is not now nor ever has been admitted to the practice of law in Wyoming or was admitted in Wyoming but whose membership was withdrawn; and who

(c) Has been admitted to practice as an attorney in the highest court in any state, territory or district of the United States by passing a written examination as required by such other state, territory or district; and who

(d) Has not been denied admission on motion to practice law in Wyoming; and who

(e) Has not previously engaged in the unauthorized practice of law; and who

(f) Has engaged in the active, authorized practice of law for a minimum of 300 hours per year for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date of application. The determination of whether an applicant satisfies the requirements of Rule 302(f) will be made utilizing a seven-year look-back from the date the application is submitted; and who

(g) Is an active member in good standing in the jurisdiction in which the applicant is currently practicing; and who

(h) Has shown that the applicant has met all such other requirements as may be appropriately prescribed by the Board and found by the Committee to demonstrate qualification, good moral character and fitness to practice law.