Application of Collins

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Gail Elizabeth Collins brings this original action seeking admission to the Nebraska bar without examination. The Nebraska Supreme Court is vested with the sole power to admit persons to the practice of law in this state and to fix qualifications for admission to the Nebraska bar. See, In re Appeal of Dundee, 249 Neb. 807, 545 N.W.2d 756 (1996); In re Application of Majorek, 244 Neb. 595, 508 N.W.2d 275 (1993); Neb. Const, art. II, § 1, and art. V, §§ 1 and 25.

Ordinarily, applicants must direct their applications for admission to the bar to the Nebraska State Bar Commission…