The Missouri Bar
| Type | Legal Society |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Jefferson City, MO |
| Location |
|
Membership | 30,000+ [1] |
| Website | http://www.mobar.org/ |
The Missouri Bar is the official bar association for all Missouri lawyers and judges. Membership in The Missouri Bar is required of every lawyer who practices in Missouri and of every judge of a state court. To qualify for membership, a person must have completed an approved law school leading to a juris doctor degree. Those seeking membership in The Missouri Bar also must pass a comprehensive bar examination and character and fitness investigation and make application for admission to the Bar with the Supreme Court of Missouri.[2]
History
The Missouri Bar traces its lineage to a voluntary membership organization called the Missouri Bar Association founded in 1880.[3] This organization included over 1600 members in the 1930s, but excluded Missouri's black lawyers. In 1944, the Supreme Court of Missouri established the organization and changed its name to The Missouri Bar, making it mandatory for lawyers and judges, and racially integrated.
Structure
Bar policy is set by a Board consisting of the organization's officers plus Board members elected by district.
The Bar enforces the rule that Missouri lawyers must complete 15 continuing education credits each year.[4]
References
- ^ Missouri Bar Staff, Missouri Bar, retrieved 2020-12-28
- ^ "FAQ". The Missouri Bar. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ 2019-2020 Official Manual of the State of Missouri (PDF). p. 333. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "MCLE Credit Requirements by State". Practising Law Institute. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
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