Court Certification
Most state jurisdictions allow law students to become certified to appear in court, represent clients, participate in depositions, and complete other specialized tasks under the supervision of a licensed attorney. To become certified, most jurisdictions require a certification or endorsement from the College of Law that the student has met certain requirements. Students are expected to fully review and comply with the requirements for court certification before applying and while authorized. The College of Law may revoke its certification or endorsement and notify the relevant state bar jurisdiction of concerns at any time, at its discretion.
Students should refer to the relevant jurisdiction’s rules and regulations for specific requirements.
Additional Requirements for Certification Under WUCL Policy
The College of Law requires, in addition to the qualifications set by the relevant state bar, that the student has taken Evidence and Professional Responsibility and that the student is in good standing (i.e. has a cumulative GPA of 2.30 or better) before the Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Administration will certify the student. These requirements apply regardless of the state in which the student is seeking court certification. An instructor may request certifications for students outside of these limitations if certification is otherwise consistent with a jurisdiction’s rules.
Once you have met the requirements to apply (including receiving your grades in required courses), email law-osa@willamette.edu