| Adopted Date: | 09/25/2025 |
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| Effective Date: | 08/01/2026 |
| Updates: | Amended September 25, 2025 and effective August 1, 2026 |
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Supreme Judicial Court Rules Section 4.8: Privileged communications (Effective August 1, 2026)
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Section 4.8
The rules of law and evidence relating to privileged communications between attorneys and clients shall govern communications made or received between student practitioners and their clients.
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| Updates: | Amended September 25, 2025 and effective August 1, 2026 |
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