Friday, September 5, 2008

BBE petitions for electronic application signatures and payment

The Petition was filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court on August 28, 2008 by John Kosobucki, Director, Board of Bar Examiners.
Applicants for admission to the Wisconsin Bar can download application forms from the World Wide Web and can complete them on-line. However, for lack of a system for electronic signatures and payment, applicants must then print their applications and submit them to the board on paper. A web-based system will be more convenient both for applicants and the board. The board, therefore, asks the Court to adopt the proposed amendments to SCR 40.01 and 40.14, and to direct the CCAP and the Court’s fiscal officer to assist in implementing this Electronic Application System as soon as conveniently possible.

In the Matter of the Petition for Amendment of Supreme Court Rules (SCR) 40.01 and 40.14 Relating to the Electronic Filing of Applications for Admission to the Bar and Payment of the Related Fees (08-22)