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Ala. R. Continuing Legal Educ. 9

Professionalism

activein force · 2013-01-01 – presentact-effective-date

A. Within 12 months of being admitted to the ASB, every lawyer subject to

these rules shall complete a 3-hour course in professionalism.

B. Lawyers claiming an exemption under Rule 2 shall likewise be exempt from

the requirements of this rule so long as they remain exempt. Lawyers must complete the

course in professionalism during the calendar year following the year in which the exempt

status ends.

C. This rule shall be waived for any attorney serving on active duty with the

United States Armed Forces.

D. Violations of this rule shall be governed by Rule 8.

History

[Added eff. 9-1-1999; Amended eff. 8-23-2000; April 26, 2012, eff 1-1-2013.] Note from the reporter of decisions: The order adopting Rule 9, effective September 1, 1999, is published in that volume of Alabama Reporter that contains Alabama cases from 736 So.2d. Note from the reporter of decisions: The order amending Rule 9.A., effective August 23, 2000, is published in that volume of Alabama Reporter that contains Alabama cases from 763 So.2d. Note from the reporter of decisions: The order amending the Alabama State Bar Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education is published in that volume of Alabama Reporter that contains Alabama cases from So. 3d.

Provenance

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judicial.alabama.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
Content hash
c17539da020c017281c6a9137f8a88539e7fc268d0525a4d5dd6839a7072ad09
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