APEC economy: United States of America; Jurisdiction: Idaho
Temporary practice ('fly-in, fly-out' practice)
There is no express rule allowing temporary practice by foreign lawyers.
Limited licensing of foreign lawyers (foreign legal consultant rules)
A foreign lawyer can obtain a limited licence entitling them to offer advisory services in foreign and international law (ie become a foreign legal consultant).
The relevant legislation is IBCR 205A.
Details of the requirements for qualifying for a limited licence can be found in IBCR 205A. This rule should be consulted to find out more about what a limited licence entitles a foreign lawyer to do.
In order to offer advisory services in foreign and international law, a foreign legal consultant is not required but may enter a commercial association with local lawyers.
As at June 2009, no limited licences had been granted to foreign lawyers in this jurisdiction.
Full licensing
A foreign lawyer can obtain a full licence to practise law in this jurisdiction.
The relevant legislation is IBCR 205A.
In order to obtain a full licence to practise law in this jurisdiction, foreign lawyers must comply with the rule set out in IBCR 205A.
Commercial association between lawyers and law firms
In this jurisdiction:
- local lawyers may be employed by another local lawyer of a local firm;
- local lawyers may be employed by a foreign lawyer or foreign firm;
- foreign lawyers may not provide services in some other form of commercial association with local lawyers;
- foreign firms are not permitted to establish a commercial presence (a permanent office) to offer advisory services in foreign and international law.
Other regulatory issues
In this jurisdiction:
- foreign lawyers cannot establish an office in the absence of enabling legislation;
- there are specific rules in relation to advertising. These rules are IRPC 7.1-7.6;
- there are specific rules in relation to use of names by lawyers or law firms. These rules are IRPC 7.5.
Foreign lawyers and firms are treated the same as local lawyers in the application of these rules.
Contacts
| Category | Name | Website or other contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation(s) that controls licensing of lawyers | ISB | www.idaho.gov/isb |