Alabama Rule VIII: Admission of Foreign Attorneys as Authorized House Counsel is a set of rules governing the admission of lawyers who are licensed to practice law in jurisdictions outside of Alabama to serve as authorized house counsel for companies that are incorporated in Alabama and have their principal place of business within the state. This rule applies to foreign lawyers who are admitted to practice law in a foreign country, the District of Columbia, or another state, but who are not admitted to practice law in Alabama. The rule provides for the admission of foreign attorneys as authorized house counsel in a limited capacity, subject to the approval of the Alabama Supreme Court. The rule also specifies the qualifications and requirements for becoming an authorized house counsel, including the need to demonstrate professional qualifications and good moral character. In addition, the rule defines the scope of practice for authorized house counsel, including the types of services that they may provide and the areas of law in which they may practice. The types of Alabama Rule VIII: Admission of Foreign Attorneys as Authorized House Counsel are: 1. Qualifications and Requirements 2. Scope of Practice 3. Admission Procedure 4. Termination of Authorization.