Kansas Adopts New Admission Rules for Lawyers

Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice has signed an Administrative Order that would update the rules of admission for lawyers in the State of Kansas to allow online applications and drop outdated requirements.

According to the Kansas Supreme Court, Chief Justice Luckert signed Administrative Order 2022-RL-055, which adopts updated rules that govern attorney admissions to pave the way for a streamlined process including an online application form for those who seek admission to the Kansas bar, a restricted license or an intern permit.

The court said the order adopts Supreme Court Rules 700-726 and repeals Rules 701-723, adding that the it follows a vast review and overhaul of the rules and a public comment period.

The court also said that they developed a new online attorney admissions application to replace the paper process for those who seek admission to the Kansas bar, a restricted license or a legal intern permit.

The Kansas Supreme Court noted that the new online application is still in testing and should be ready to use ahead of the Oct. 1 filing deadline for the February 2023 bar exam.