Instructions. Use this form to state the facts the judge needs to know about what happened and when. The form must be complete and contain all required signatures.I received a letter from the 3rd Dept. Skills Competency Requirements. Bar Application and Exam Information. General Court would violate the separation of powers established in the Massachusetts Constitution. Typically, lawyers are required to complete a certain number of hours of CLE each year in order to maintain their license to practice law.