WSR 20-22-033
RULES OF COURT
STATE SUPREME COURT
[August 6, 2020]
IN THE MATTER OF SUSPENDING A PROVISION OF APR 28—LIMITED PRACTICE RULE FOR LIMITED LICENSE LEGAL TECHNICIANS: APR 28, APPENDIX REGULATION 3 (B)(1)(a)—EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LLLT APPLICANTS AND APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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ORDER
NO. 25700-A-1304
The Washington State Supreme Court considered the request by the Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT) Board to waive the requirement in APR 28, Regulation 3 (B)(1)(a) that a candidate for the license complete all the core courses prior to enrollment in the domestic relations practice area courses. Because of the impact of COVID-19 on the colleges and the pending deadline for completion of the LLLT requirements, some students may not be able to complete the core coursework by September, 2020, which is when the last series of domestic relations practice area courses begins. Waiver of that requirement in the rule would assist eligible candidates in timely completing all education requirements.
Now, therefore, it is hereby
ordered:
That the provision in APR 28, Regulation (B)(1)(a), which requires that core courses be completed prior to enrolling in the domestic relations practice area courses, is hereby suspended.
dated at Olympia, Washington this 6th day of August, 2020.
 
For the Court
 
 
 
Stephens, C.J.
 
CHIEF JUSTICE