The Louisiana Supreme Court adopted a new rule that allows military spouse attorneys who reside with their service members in the state to apply for a limited license to practice law. The new rule went into effect September 23, 2022.
The rule change Order issued by the Court stipulates that due to the need for the frequent relocation of active duty service members of the United States Uniformed Services, as defined by the United States Department of Defense, attorneys who are the spouses of these members, stationed within Louisiana, may obtain a limited license to practice law without examination according to the terms of Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII, Section 15. The Louisiana Supreme Court and the Louisiana State Bar Association worked together to craft this rule change, making Louisiana the latest state to enact a similar rule.
“I commend the work of the Louisiana State Bar and staff of the Supreme Court who collaborated on this rule change, which allows attorney spouses of active-duty military members who reside with their spouses in Louisiana the opportunity to practice law in our state in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the rule,” said Chief Justice John L. Weimer. “The Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court and I appreciate the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and their families, and are glad to join other states who have passed similar rules.”
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