In re Application of Yazdian

{¶ 1} The applicant, Reza Yazdian, a May 2003 graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan, has tried for some time to establish his character, fitness, and moral qualifications for admission to the Ohio bar.

{¶ 2} The applicant initially applied to take the July 2003 bar examination. After a series of proceedings, the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness approved the applicant’s character, fitness, and moral qualifications and allowed him to take the February 2004 bar exam. He did not receive a passing score.

{¶ 3} The applicant reapplied to take the July 2004…