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SJC Rule 3:03, Section 4: Court requirements, scope of practice, limitations, and privileges

Supreme Judicial Court Rules  Section 4.6: Administrative agencies (Effective August 1, 2026)

Adopted Date: 09/25/2025
Effective Date: 08/01/2026
Updates: Amended September 25, 2025 and effective August 1, 2026

Section 4.6

A student practitioner certified under this rule may appear before any administrative agency of the Commonwealth under the following circumstances, provided such appearance is not inconsistent with the rules, requirements, and guidelines of that agency.

  • (a) A student practitioner who has successfully completed two-thirds of the requirements of law school may appear with general supervision.
  • (b) A student practitioner may otherwise appear with direct supervision.

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Updates: Amended September 25, 2025 and effective August 1, 2026

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