§ 33-5-104 — Applications for admission to bar; generally

All applications for admission to the bar of this state shall be
made by petition to the supreme court. The same shall be
referred to the state board of law examiners, who shall examine
the applicant vouching his qualification for admission to the
bar. The said board shall report its proceedings in the
examination of applicants to the supreme court with their
recommendation in the premises. If the court shall then find the
applicant to be qualified to discharge the duties of an attorney
and to be of good moral character, and worthy to be admitted, an
order shall be entered admitting him to practice in all the
courts of this state.