472 Current schedule of Continuing Legal Education courses required for reinstatement under §§ 89.275 and 89.279 of the Disciplinary Board Rules

DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA

Current Schedule of Continuing Legal Education Courses Required for Reinstatement Under §§ 89.275 and 89.279 of the Disciplinary Board Rules

[27 Pa.B. 1552]

   Disciplinary Board Rule § 89.279 provides that a formerly admitted attorney who has been disbarred or suspended for more than one year or who has been on inactive status for more than three years shall within one year preceding the filing of the petition for reinstatement take (and prior to hearing on the petition, complete) courses meeting the requirements of the current schedule published by the Office of the Secretary.

   Evidence that a formerly admitted attorney has registered for and attended required courses and lectures or has viewed videotapes of them shall be considered in determining whether the formerly admitted attorney possesses the required competency and learning in law, but shall not be conclusive on the issue.

SCHEDULE

   Every formerly admitted attorney who petitions for reinstatement under these rules shall take the following:

   A minimum of thirty-six (36) hours of accredited PA CLE courses with a minimum twelve (12) of those hours in the area of Ethics.

   Note:  Accredited PA CLE courses taken for reinstatement may be used to meet CLE requirements once reinstated.

ELAINE M. BIXLER,   
Secretary
The Disciplinary Board of the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-472. Filed for public inspection March 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]