University of South Dakota law graduates can now become licensed attorneys in South Dakota without taking the bar exam, as long as they meet age and moral character requirements and are state residents. This diploma privilege only applies to graduates of the University of South Dakota law school, not attorneys from other law schools who still must pass the standard bar examination.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 40
First Reading House H.J. 34
Maggie Sutton
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Mary Fitzgerald
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day