Idaho House Counsel

Idaho Bar Commission Rule 225 requires eligible out-of-state lawyers employed as house counsel in Idaho to obtain a House Counsel License (or be fully admitted). Confirm current forms, fees, and deadlines on the Idaho State Bar Admissions site.

Eligibility
Applicants generally must meet Rule 202 admission qualifications, maintain an Idaho office limited to house-counsel practice for the employer, be admitted in a commensurate U.S. jurisdiction, and be employed by a qualifying business entity that does not sell legal services to others.

Practice and compliance
Practice is limited to internal counseling for the employer and commonly owned affiliates. House counsel may not appear in Idaho courts or administrative tribunals for any party (including the employer) or hold out to the public. Admission follows Rule 220 procedures. See also Idaho MJP and pro hac vice.