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N.D. Ohio LR 83.6
Appearance and Practice by Law Students
Under the supervision of an attorney licensed to practice before this Court, a student who
(1) is enrolled in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association or holding
membership in the Association of American Law Schools, and (2) has completed one-half of the
credit hours required for graduation may, with the consent of the trial judge, participate as
though he or she were a duly-licensed attorney in causes pending before this Court, to the extent
authorized by this Rule. Such student participation shall be limited to the following situations:
(a) In all cases, parties to the litigation shall have advised the Court that they
agree to the student's participation and that full explanation has been made of the
student's status.
(b) In all cases, the student shall receive no compensation, directly or indirectly,
for participation, other than the award of academic credit by the student's law school.
This Rule shall not preclude a person who is salaried by a nonprofit agency (e.g., Legal
Aid Office) from engaging in a student practice pursuant to this Rule.
(c) In civil matters, a student may participate as requested by attorneys employed
by or associated with a legal services program or law school clinical program in matters
arising from such employment or association.
(d) In habeas corpus and post-conviction cases, a student may participate as
requested by attorneys for petitioners; a student may participate on behalf of respondents
as requested by respondent's counsel.
The term "supervision" as used in this Rule means the presence in Court during the
student's participation of the attorney requesting his or her services, unless such attorney's
absence is expressly authorized by the party whom he or she represents, the student, and the
Judge.
The Judge before whom a student is participating may, at any time and with or without
cause and for any reason, revoke the authorization established by this Rule.
History
(See LCrR 57.6) Last revised 4/7/97. See Historical Notes for full revision history.
Provenance
- Source
- www.ohnd.uscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-18
- Edition
- fed-district-2026-09-19
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