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The MSBA certifies specialists in two fields:
Civil Trial
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Contact:
Jessica Thomas
Certified Specialist Manager
Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall #380
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612/278-6318
800/882-6722
Certification
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MSBA Offers Two Certification Programs
Labor and Employment Law and Criminal Law practitioners may now qualify for certification following approval of two new programs by the State Board of Legal Certification.
The programs mark the first new MSBA certification programs in more than 20 years. The MSBA Assembly reviewed initial program proposals from the MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section and Criminal Law Section in 2009, authorizing the sections to petition the state board for approval.
Watch for more details about the two programs, and note the following dates:
Criminal Law Certification: Application deadline of April 14, 2010 and exam date of Saturday, April 24, 2010. Applicants will complete the entire application after they have passed the exam.
Standards and Requirements | Initial Application
Labor and Employment Law Certification: Application deadline of September 7, 2010 and exam date of Saturday, October 2, 2010.
Standards and Requirements | Initial Application
Many people seek out
professionals who are board certified in their fields. Discerning clients
expect proven credentials. Since 1987, the Minnesota State Bar Association
has been approved as an independent professional organization for certifying
lawyers as specialists.
Through testing, peer review from lawyers and judges, and documenting experience, the MSBA Legal Specialist Certification Program measures a lawyer's expertise in the specialty area. Although many lawyers limit their practice areas, only lawyers who successfully complete the application process and continue to meet all program standards may call themselves MSBA Board Certified Specialists.
The Certified Specialist designation is one way for the public to identify those attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in their specialty area and to find an attorney whose qualifications match their legal needs.
The goal of MSBA certification programs is to assist the public by identifying attorneys who meet objective specialty area standards for reliable knowledge and experience.
The
MSBA certifies attorneys as Specialists in two practice areas:
Civil Trial Law and Real Property Law
In order to be certified as a specialist, lawyers must:
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| Civil Trial | Real Property |
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| Certified Civil Trial Specialists have participated in the preparation and trial of significant civil cases in state and federal courts. They are familiar with both the pre-trial process and with settlement and negotiations; and have demonstrated knowledge of the rules of evidence, procedure, ethics and other essential law involved in civil cases. |
Real Property Specialists represent clients in real property transactions, including real estate conveyances, title searches, leases, condominiums, mortgages, property taxes, real estate development, real estate financing and determination of property rights. They have demonstrated knowledge of the statutes governing complex real estate matters. |
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