Opinion
DECIDED: SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
The following order was passed:
It is hereby ordered that effective September 2, 2009, Part B, Section 7 Re-Examination, of the Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law in Georgia, be amended by changing the language of Section 7 by deleting the second and third sentences and that Part F, Section 5 Waivers, be amended by inserting a sentence at the end of Section 5, so that such sections shall read as follows:
PART B. BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS
SECTION 7. RE-EXAMINATION
There shall be no limit on the number of times an applicant may take the examination.
PART F. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 5. WAIVERS
The Board to Determine Fitness, with respect to rules contained herein pertaining to it and the Board of Bar Examiners with respect to rules contained herein pertaining to it may, for good cause shown by clear and convincing evidence, waive any rule contained herein; provided, however, neither Board shall waive filing fees, including late fees, nor shall the Board of Bar Examiners waive the prohibition on regrading of essay or MPT answers after the general release of grades. The decision of either the Board to Determine Fitness of Bar Applicants or the Board of Bar Examiners not to waive any rules herein subject to waiver may be appealed to the Court in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part F, Section 8 of the Rules. With respect to the filing of a petition for waiver of the educational requirements of Part B, Section 4 (a) and (b), each petition must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $250.