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Frequently Asked Questions: Foreign Legal Consultants

What is a registered Foreign Legal Consultant? What are the requirements to register as a Foreign Legal Consultant? How do I get an application? What is the application fee? How long does it take to process the application? How do I satisfy security for claims? How do I satisfy my requirement to submit a Certificate of Standing? Do these documents have to be in English? What legal services can I provide? What am I not permitted to do as a Foreign Legal Consultant? Am I required to renew my Registration as a Foreign Legal Consultant annually? What if my licensure status changes before an annual renewal application is due? How do I find out more information about FLC?