Connecticut Application For Authority To Certify Lawyers As Specialists is a form that is used by attorneys in the state of Connecticut to obtain authority to offer specialist certification for lawyers. It is designed to ensure high standards of practice for lawyers who specialize in specific areas of law. The Connecticut Bar Association administers the program, which is open to all lawyers licensed to practice in the state. There are three types of Connecticut Application For Authority To Certify Lawyers As Specialists: the Initial Application, the Renewal Application, and the Reinstatement Application. The Initial Application is for attorneys who have never been certified as a specialist or who have not held the certification in more than five years. The Renewal Application is for those who are currently certified and need to renew their certification. The Reinstatement Application is for those who have had their certification revoked and need to apply for reinstatement.