Frequently Asked Questions
Admitted Attorneys
How do I get information on Continuing Legal Education?
You can find the Notice to the Bar
dated January 27, 2010 here.
I have a question about Continuing Legal Education.
Who can I contact?
The phone number for the Board on
Continuing Legal Education office is 609-633-9733.
I have been admitted to the NJ bar and I am applying for admission to
another state. How do I get a letter from the NJ grievance committee stating that no
charges have been filed against me?
The Office of Attorney Ethics issues these letters. You must request the letter in
writing to: The Office of Attorney Ethics, PO Box 963, Trenton, NJ 08625-0963. Include
your name, date of birth, social security number, date of admission to the N.J. State Bar,
and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. There is no cost for this service. Allow 2 to 3
weeks. They can be reached at 609-530-4008.
How do I obtain the forms for a name change?
NAMES CHANGES: Complete the Name Change form and return it to the address provided. If you
require a new wall license with your new name, please complete and submit the Request for Wall
License form, along with a certified check or money order for $40 made payable to
Secretary, New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners.
How do I obtain the forms for an address change?
Please submit your changes in writing to the
Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection. They will accept address changes by mail
at PO Box 961, Trenton, NJ 08625-0961 or by fax at 609-394-3637.
How do I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing?
From the download menu, you will find the Certificate of Good Standing Request Form and appropriate instructions.
How do I apply for a wall license after being admitted to the New Jersey
Bar?
Newly admitted attorneys will receive a wall license order form with their admission
materials. If you did not initially order a wall license when you were admitted, you
may order one by completing the Request
for Wall License form and sending it to the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, P.O.
Box 973, Trenton NJ 08625-0973. Be sure to include a certified check or money order
for $40 payable to the Secretary, New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners.
Does New Jersey have reciprocity with any other jurisdiction?
New Jersey does not have motion admission
reciprocity with any other jurisdiction. The Supreme Court has issued its response
to the Report and Recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Bar Admissions. Click here for The Report of the Ad Hoc Committee. Click here for the Administrative Determinations of the Supreme Court.
Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection – I am administratively
ineligible to practice law in New Jersey because I am not current with my obligations to
the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection. How do I become eligible to practice
in New Jersey?
You must contact the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection at 609-292-8079 to discuss
your fees.