Application of Houston

NESBETT, Chief Justice.

On October 12, 1961 petitioner applied to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association for certification to the supreme court for admission to the practice of law in Alaska on reciprocity and without examination. This application was denied on December 6, 1961 on the ground that the state of Washington does not have reciprocity with the state of Alaska.

In July of 1962 petitioner requested reconsideration of the board’s decision. On December 7, 1962 he was advised that the board had reconsidered and again denied his petition on the sole ground that as a condition…