IN RE FLORIDA BD. OF BAR EXAMINERS

No. 48311.

339 So.2d 637 (1976)

In re FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS. In re Virgil Darnell HAWKINS.

Supreme Court of Florida.

November 12, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James A. Shook of the Law Offices of Victor J. Musleh, Ocala, for petitioner.

Richard C. McFarlain, Tallahassee, for The Florida Bar, amicus curiae.


PER CURIAM.

This cause is before us to review a petition for admission to The Florida Bar pursuant to the so-called "diploma privilege" which once was extant in this state. Mr. Hawkins' request is opposed by The Florida Bar, which nonetheless commendably concedes his claim on this Court's conscience and suggests that we waive certain bar admission requirements and allow him to take the Florida bar examination. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners takes no position in...

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