Professional Responsibilities
PROFESSIONALISM COURSE
Pursuant to Rule 34, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct., every new attorney is required to take the Professionalism Course within one year of admission. The course offers insight on professional standards, ethical concerns and client relations. Information about upcoming Professionalism Courses is available by calling 602.340.7328.
To view a schedule of courses and register online, click here.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
The Arizona Supreme Court rules require an annual membership fee for active, inactive, retired and judicial members that is payable no later than February 1 of each year. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in delinquency fees and possible summary suspension.
Contact: Resource Center, 602.340.7239 or membership@staff.azbar.org
INTEREST ON LAWYERS' TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA)
The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education administers the IOLTA program under a mandate found in Rule 43, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Funds derived from such accounts support programs to deliver legal services to the poor, educate children about the law, and improve the administration of justice.
To comply with this rule, each Arizona attorney who receives client funds must establish an interest-bearing client trust account directing that the interest be sent to the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, and register their compliance.
Contact: Tracy Ward, 602.340.7219
Tracy.Ward@staff.azbar.org or Trust Account Hotline 602.340.7305
MANDATORY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (MCLE)
For each educational year (July 1 to June 30), members must submit a signed Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) affidavit to the State Bar no later than September 15. The Bar's MCLE Department is responsible for ensuring all members file their MCLE affidavits. The department also carries out random MCLE audits.
Contact Carol Lloyd, 602.340.7328
Carol.Lloyd@staff.azbar.org
MCLE@staff.azbar.org
OTHER IMPORTANT RULES OF THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
Rule 45(B)(4) explains how your admission date affects your other Rule 45 obligations.
Information about the regulation of the practice of law can be found at Rule 31, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct., or call A/CAP at 602.340.7280.
The organization of the State Bar is explained in Rule 32, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct.
Ethical Rules are found in Rule 42, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. and ethics counsel are available to assist with your ethics question at the Ethics Hotline, 602.340.7284.
SUPREME COURT RULES AND RESOURCES AT A GLANCE
| Change of Address/Email - Rule 32(c) |
Resource Center, 602.340.7239 |
| IOLTA - Rule 43 |
Tracy Ward, 602.340.7219 |
| MCLE - Rule 45(c) |
MCLE Department, 602.340.7328 |
| Membership - Rule 932(c) |
Resource Center, 602.340.7239 |
| Professionalism Course - Rule 34 and 45(a)(3) |
MCLE Department, 602.340.7328 |
| Regulation of Practice of Law - Rule 31 |
UPL Hotline, 602.340.7292 |
| Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 42 (bar charges) |
A/CAP Hotline, 602.340.7280 |
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Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 42
(prospective advice to lawyers)
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Ethics Hotline, 602.340.7284 |
| State Bar Governance - Rule 32 |
Carrie Sherman, 602.340.7201 |