Supreme Court Rules - Rule 8 - Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary - Admission to the Bar: Burden of Proof on Applicants

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		Section/Rule:	8.13
Subject:	Rule 8 - Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary - Admission to the Bar	Publication / Adopted Date:	October 16, 1995
Topic:	Burden of Proof on Applicants	Revised / Effective Date:	Ocotber 1, 2003

8.13. Burden of Proof on Applicants

The practice of law in this state is a privilege. The burden of demonstrating that the requirements of this Rule 8 have been met shall be upon the applicant.

(Renumbered from 8.14 and amended Oct. 16, 1995, eff. March 1, 1996. Amended Sept. 3, 2003, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.)