# APR 2: Rule 2. Board of Governors

> Washington · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** APR 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. Board of Governors
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Court Rules / Rules of General Application / Admission and Practice Rules / APR 2

## Text

APR 2
BOARD OF GOVERNORS

(a) Powers. In addition to any other power or authority in other rules, the Board of
Governors shall have the power and authority to:

(1) Appoint a Board of Bar Examiners from among the active and judicial members of the
Bar for the purposes of assisting the Bar grading examinations for admission or licensing and in
writing and maintaining the Washington Law Component;

(2) Appoint a Law Clerk Board from among the active and judicial members of the Bar for
the purposes of assisting the Bar in supervising the Law Clerk Program;

(3) Appoint a Character and Fitness Board pursuant to rule 23;

(4) Except as otherwise stated in these Admission and Practice Rules, provide for the
administration by the Bar of all aspects of:

(A) developing the form and content, receiving, reviewing, investigating, and approving or
denying applications for admission and licensing examinations, participating in programs
administered by the Bar, being admitted or licensed to practice law, or changing membership
status with the Bar, and any other certificate or document referred to in these Admission and
Practice Rules and

(B) recommending to the Supreme Court the approval or denial of applicants for admission
or licensure to practice law.

(5) Approve law schools for the purposes of these rules and maintain a list of such
approved law schools;

(6) Prescribe, subject to review by the Supreme Court, the amount of any fees required by
these rules; and

(7) Perform any other functions and take any other actions provided for in these rules, or as
may be delegated by the Supreme Court, or as may be necessary and proper to carry out its
duties.

(b) Written Request. Any request to the Board of Governors for action on any subject
under these rules shall be in writing and shall be properly filed. For the purpose of these rules,
filing shall occur at the headquarters office of the Bar.

## Nearby sections

- [APR 1 Rule 1. In General; Supreme Court; Prerequisites to the Practice of Law; Communications to the Bar; Confidentiality; Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R1.md)
- [APR 2 Rule 2. Board of Governors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R2.md)
- [APR 3 Rule 3. Applicants for Admission to Practice Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R3.md)
- [APR 4 Rule 4. Examinations for Admission; Notification of Results](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R4.md)
- [APR 5 Rule 5. Preadmission Requirements; Oath: Recommendation for Admission; Order Admitting to Practice Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R5.md)
- [APR 6 Rule 6. Law Clerk Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R6.md)
- [APR 7 Rule 7. Reserved](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R7.md)
- [APR 8 Rule 8. Nonmember Lawyer Licenses to Practice Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R8.md)
- [APR 9 Rule 9. Licensed Legal Interns](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R9.md)
- [APR 10 Rule 10. Reserved](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R10.md)
- [APR 11 Rule 11. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R11.md)
- [APR 12 Rule 12. Limited Practice Rule for Limited Practice Officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R12.md)
- [APR 13 Rule 13. Signing of Pleadings and Other Papers; Address of Record; Electronic Mail Address; Notice of Change of Address, Telephone Number, or Name](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R13.md)
- [APR 14 Rule 14. Limited Practice Rule for Foreign Law Consultants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_APR_R14.md)

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