Alabama Rule VI(A): Board of Bar Examiners is a rule established by the Alabama Supreme Court to oversee the regulation of the legal profession in the state of Alabama. It provides for the administration of the bar examination, the admission of qualified applicants to practice law, and the discipline of attorneys. The Board is composed of eleven members, including five lawyers and six non-lawyers appointed by the Supreme Court. The five lawyer members are elected by the active members of the Alabama State Bar. The Board has three primary responsibilities: 1. Administering the bar examination: The Board is responsible for the administration and grading of the bar examination, and for determining the eligibility of applicants to practice law in the state of Alabama. 2. Admitting qualified applicants to practice law in the state: The Board is responsible for determining the qualifications of applicants to practice law in Alabama. 3. Disciplining attorneys: The Board is responsible for investigating and disciplining attorneys who violate the Rules of Professional Conduct. The Board also serves as a resource for the public and the legal profession, providing information about the legal profession and the practice of law in Alabama.