# Me. Bar Admis. R. 2: Rule 2. PURPOSE

> Maine · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** Me. Bar Admis. R. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Maine Rules of Court / Maine Bar Admission Rules / Me. Bar Admis. R. 2

## Text

These rules are intended to provide fair and efficient procedures and
standards for determining the qualifications to practice law of applicants for
admission to the bar.

II. THE BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS

## Nearby sections

- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 1 Rule 1. SCOPE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R1.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 2 Rule 2. PURPOSE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R2.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 3 Rule 3. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT; TERM; OFFICERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R3.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 4 Rule 4. TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R4.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 5 Rule 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND FORMS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R5.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 6 Rule 6. FEES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R6.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 6A Rule 6A. FINANCIAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R6A.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 7 Rule 7. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R7.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 8 Rule 8. CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R8.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 9 Rule 9. GOOD CHARACTER AND FITNESS TO PRACTICE LAW](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R9.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 9A Rule 9A. CONDITIONAL ADMISSION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R9A.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 10 Rule 10. ADMISSION BY EXAMINATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R10.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 11 Rule 11. THE MULTISTATE PROFESSIONAL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R11.md)
- [Me. Bar Admis. R. 11A Rule 11A. ADMISSION BY MOTION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_BARADM_R11A.md)

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