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2015 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 5 - ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Section 40-5-220. License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.

SC Code § 40-5-220 (2015) What's This?

No original license to practice as an attorney, solicitor or counsellor shall be granted except by the Supreme Court. All applications for admission to the bar in the State shall be made by petition to the Supreme Court.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-113; 1952 Code Section 56-113; 1942 Code Sections 313, 314; 1932 Code Sections 313, 314; Civ. P. '22 Sections 269, 270; Civ. C. '12 Sections 3909, 3910; Civ. C. '02 Section 2812; G. S. 2161; R. S. 2288; 1878 (16) 472; 1910 (26) 750.

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