In-House Counsel
Effective April 1, 2005 a lawyer admitted and authorized to practice law in another state or territory of the United States may receive a limited license to practice law in this state when the lawyer is employed in Louisiana as a lawyer exclusively for: a corporation, its subsidiaries or affiliates; an association; and/or a business which consists of activities other than the practice of law or the provision of legal services.
Requirements:
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LASCBA In-House Counsel Application Packet ($875)
Please login to the 'Account Portal' to start an in house application. You will need to include:
- Application for limited licensure as in-house counsel
- Lawyer Discipline Attestation form
- Certificate to be completed by lawyer regulatory agency in jurisdiction(s) where admitted
- Affidavit to be completed on behalf of the in-house employer
Mailed to:
The Committee on Bar Admissions
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 340
Metairie, LA 70002
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NCBE Report of Character and Fitness
All In-House Counsel applicants are also required to complete the National Conference of Bar Examiners application, which can be completed online. Read More »
Additionally, applicants are required to undergo fingerprinting and a state and federal criminal background check. The process can be initiated at the Louisiana State Police office or a local law enforcement agency. More information is available
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