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Category Archives: News

MSJDN Joins ABA Day Digital in Support of Legal Services for Veterans

MSJDN supports military families during service and through the transition into life as a veteran family. One of MSJDN’s core missions is to educate the public about the challenges faced by career-minded military spouses and their families, including the...

April 20, 2020 at 6:00 am Elizabeth Jamison read more

Arkansas Adopts Rule for Military Spouse Attorney Licensing

On March 7, 2019, the Arkansas Supreme Court published and adopted Rule XVII of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Arkansas, “Military Spouse Temporary Admission,” effective immediately. Rule XVII creates a mechanism for the admission of military...

March 7, 2019 at 9:47 pm Karl Gerner read more

Utah Adopts Military Spouse Law Licensing Accommodation

On March 7, 2019, the Utah Supreme Court adopted Rule 14-805, “Admission for spouse of active military stationed in Utah”. Rule 14-805 creates a mechanism for the admission of military spouse attorneys, including the issuance of a temporary certificate...

March 7, 2019 at 1:41 pm Katherine Goyette read more

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Adopts Military Spouse Licensing Rule

Pennsylvania is now the 33rd state to adopt a military spouse licensing accommodation rule. On January 29, 2019, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Board of Law Examiners adopted a new rule that allows military spouse attorneys who accompany their servicemembers...

February 1, 2019 at 8:05 pm Maria Campbell read more

Wyoming Enacts New Military Spouse Law Licensing Accommodation

By Kristen Jones, 2018-2019 MSJDN Treasurer-Elect This month we celebrate Wyoming as the 32nd state (and 33rd jurisdiction) to pass a military spouse licensing rule. Effective October 1, 2018, military spouses and domestic partners may apply for admission without...

October 12, 2018 at 9:34 am Kristen Jones read more

Florida Admissions Rule Supports Military Spouse Attorneys

Effective September 17, 2018, military spouse attorneys on orders to Florida will now be able to apply for temporary admission without examination to the Florida Bar pursuant to the newly enacted  Chapter 21 of the Rules Regulating the Florida...

July 19, 2018 at 9:04 pm Karen Scanlan read more

MSJDN Releases 5th Annual Report on Military Spouse Attorneys

Summary of 2017 MSJDN Annual Survey Results by Sanya Sarich Kerksiek The Military Spouse JD Network has released the results of its fifth annual survey on military spouse attorney demographics and careers. MSJDN developed the survey to help assess...

June 4, 2018 at 7:00 am Elizabeth Jamison read more

Suzie Scanlon to be Recognized with 2018 Homefront to Hired Award

Military spouse attorneys often have to place their own careers on hold as they move around the globe to accompany their service member on their military assignments. Too often, dreams of a career in the legal profession are sacrificed...

April 9, 2018 at 10:00 am Elizabeth Jamison read more

Nevada Becomes 30th Jurisdiction to Adopt Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Accommodation

By Cristina Olson On March 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of Nevada issued an Order amending Supreme Court Rule 49 to provide temporary certification to practice law for attorney spouses of active duty military personnel. The new rule will...

March 23, 2018 at 2:41 pm Elizabeth Jamison read more

Nebraska Amends Licensing Rules In Support of Military Spouse Attorneys

Today, the Supreme Court of the State of Nebraska approved an amendment to Neb. Ct. R. 3-119, with an effective date of March 14, 2018. This amendment to Neb. Ct. R. 3-119 of the Rules of the Supreme Court...

March 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm Elizabeth Jamison read more
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