Part 3 · Appearances

Rule 3-17. Activities of Legal Intern

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

(a) In each case where a legal intern appears in court or before an administrative tribunal, the written consent and approval referred to in Section 3-14 shall be filed in the record of the case and shall be brought to the attention of the judicial authority or the presiding officer of the administrative tribunal.

(b) In addition to appearing in court or before an administrative tribunal, an intern may, under the supervision of a member of the bar:

(1) prepare pleadings and other documents to be filed in any matter;

(2) prepare briefs, abstracts and other documents.

(c) Each document or pleading must contain the name of the intern who participated in drafting it and must be signed by the supervising attorney.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 71.) (Amended June 15, 2018, to