MINNESOTA COURT RULES

PROFESSIONAL RULES

Rules of the Minnesota State Boardof Legal Certification

101.Definitions

a.

"Accredited agency" means an entity that has applied for and has been accredited by the Board to certify lawyers in a field of law.

b.

"Applicant agency" means an entity that submits a proposal to become an accredited agency in a field of law.

c.

"Board" means the Minnesota State Board of Legal Certification.

d.

"Certified specialist" means a lawyer who has received certification from an accredited agency.

e.

"Field of law" means a field of legal practice that is identified, defined and approved by the Board as appropriate for specialist designation.

f.

"Substantial involvement" means at least 25% of the lawyer's practice is spent in the field of law of the certification.

(Amended effective September 14, 2023.)