Atlanta, March 30, 2023 – Georgia’s Lawyer Competency Task Force has submitted its final report to the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Created in March 2021 by former Chief Justice Harold D. Melton, the task force was charged with evaluating the current requirements for admission to practice law in Georgia and exploring alternatives to the existing regulatory framework. The task force also was instructed to evaluate mechanisms and alternatives for ensuring the competency of experienced lawyers, including current Continuing Legal Education requirements.

“The Court thanks the members of the task force for their comprehensive report, and we look forward to considering their recommendations over the coming months,” said Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs.

The task force report is available to the public online HERE. (Please note that Appendix A to the report is available HERE, and Appendix B is available HERE.)