Motion for Admission (not Rule V)

J ORIGINAL 05/07/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: PR 24-0006

PR 24-0006

IN RE MOTION FOR ADMISSION UPON UNIFORM ORDER BAR EXAMINATION SCORE TRANSFER

Benjamin E. Buford has filed a petition for admission to the State Bar of Montana pursuant to Rule IV of the Rules for Admission to the Bar of the State of Montana, governing admission upon Uniform Bar Examination score transfer. The Bar Admissions Administrator of the State Bar of Montana has informed the Court that the Commission on Character and Fitness has certified that Buford has provided the necessary documentation and has satisfied the requirements prerequisite to admission under Rule IV of the Rules for Admission to the State Bar of Montana. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that upon payment of any application fees and competition of any other processing requirements as set forth by the Bar Admissions Administrator, Benjamin E. Buford may be sworn in to the practice of law in the State of Montana.

The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this order to the Petitioner and the State Bar of Montana.

DATED this 1-- day of May, 2024.

Chief Justice

FILED MAY - 7 2024 BOVVen Greenwooa Clerk of Supreme Court State of l's./loritana "J.

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