§ Rule 6-21.4 Recertification

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Rule 6-21.4. Recertification

    Recertification shall be pursuant to the following standards:

    (a) Substantial Involvement.The applicant shall demonstrate continuous and substantial involvement in the practice of international law throughout the period since the last date of certification. The demonstration of substantial involvement shall be made in accordance with the standards set forth in rule 6-21.3(b).

    (b) Education.The applicant shall show completion of at least 75 hours of continuing legal education in international law since the filing of the last application for certification. In determining whether an applicant has satisfied this requirement, the standards set forth in rule 6-21.3(c) shall be followed.

    (c) Peer Review.The applicant shall submit the names and addresses of 5 other attorneys or judges who are familiar with the applicant's practice, excluding individuals who currently are employed by the same employer as the applicant, and who can attest to the applicant's special competence and substantial involvement in international law, as well as the applicant's character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism. The international law certification committee may at its option send reference forms to other attorneys and judges.

    (d) Examination.If, after reviewing the material submitted for recertification, the international law certification committee
determines that the applicant may not meet the standards established by this chapter, it may require, as a condition of recertification, that the applicant take and pass the examination specified in rule 6-21.3(e).