Idaho Bar Examination
Reference Form
The applicant named below has applied to take the Idaho Bar Examination. Please complete this
questionnaire and return it immediately to the Idaho State Bar by email to Belinda Brown at
bbrown@isb.idaho.gov. You may also mail or fax this form to PO Box 895, Boise, ID 83701 or (208)
334-2764. Email is the preferred method of sending this form.
Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Reference Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Reference Address, City and State: _______________________________________________________________
Reference Telephone Number: Home: _________________________ Work: _____________________________
The information you provide on this form is confidential, except as provided in the Idaho Bar Commission Rules.
Idaho Bar Commission Rule 222 governing bar admissions provides that information provided shall be absolutely
privileged and no civil litigation thereon may be instituted or maintained.
Nature of acquaintance/relationship: ______________________________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant? __________________________________________________________
Please answer the following questions based on your personal knowledge:
Yes
No
1.
Do you feel that you know the applicant well enough to make an accurate appraisal of the
applicant’s character and fitness to be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Idaho?
2.
Are you related to the applicant in any way?
If yes, describe the relationship: _________________________________________________
3.
Do you represent the applicant in any capacity?
If yes, describe the representation: _______________________________________________
4.
To your knowledge has the applicant ever been convicted of a crime?
5.
To your knowledge has the applicant ever engaged in any conduct involving the following?
a.
Dishonesty
b.
Taking unfair advantage of others
c.
Being disloyal
d.
Being irresponsible in business or professional matters
.
e
Supporting or advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government by force
f.
Engaging in the practice of law while not being licensed
g.
Violating reasonable rules of conduct in any activity
h.
Failing to exercise self-control, including excessive and continuing violation of
traffic rules, the improper use of drugs, and the excessive use of alcohol
i.
Being mentally or emotionally unstable
Examination and Admission Application July 2018
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