Rule 405 Proceedings Before the Court

(a) The applicant may object to a recommendation of the Committee against admission by filing a brief complying with W.R.A.P. 7.01 through 7.04, except that instead of the statement of issues required by 7.01(d), the applicant shall set forth specific exceptions to the recommendation. The brief must be filed within thirty (30) days of service of the report and recommendation. Bar Counsel may file a responsive brief within twenty (20) days of service of the applicant’s brief. If Bar Counsel files a responsive brief, the applicant may file a reply brief within ten (10) days of service of Bar Counsel’s brief.

(b) The record on appeal shall consist of all pleadings; all orders entered by the Committee; the Committee’s report and recommendation; all hearing transcripts and exhibits; and all other documents on file with the Committee.

(c) During its review, the Court shall not receive or consider any evidence that was not presented to the Committee, except upon notice to the applicant and Bar Counsel and opportunity to respond.

(d) If applicant files an objection to the Committee’s recommendation, the Court shall calendar the matter for such proceedings or argument as it may deem appropriate and shall thereafter enter its order.