In Re Unification of the New Hampshire Bar

*261Lampron, J.

The petition states that the New Hampshire Bar Association now provides, and for many years heretofore has provided, for the assistance of this court, as the general superintending authority over the Bar of this state, services of a quasi-public nature. They include, among others, continuing legal education of the Bar; maintenance of the Bar’s ethical standards; protection of the public against unauthorized practice of law by unqualified persons; provision of legal research, services and public discussion in matters of concern to the administration of justice.

It is further alleged…