Alabama Rule IV: Persons Entitled to Admission by Examination is a set of guidelines established by the Alabama Supreme Court that outlines the criteria for admission to the Alabama State Bar. Specifically, it outlines the requirements for those who are eligible to sit for the bar examination and become a licensed attorney in the state. The Rule states that applicants must meet the qualifications of Rule I (Academic Requirements) and Rule II (Character Requirements) in order to be eligible for admission. Additionally, applicants must have a valid social security number; be a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; have resided within the state of Alabama for at least six months; and have completed the required legal education. There are four types of Alabama Rule IV: Persons Entitled to Admission by Examination: (1) Law Graduates; (2) Non-Law Graduates; (3) Attorneys Licensed in Other Jurisdictions; and (4) Foreign Attorneys. Law Graduates are applicants who have received a degree in law from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Non-Law Graduates are applicants who have not received a degree in law but have completed a minimum of 72 hours of law-related courses from an ABA-approved law school. Attorneys Licensed in Other Jurisdictions are applicants who have been admitted to practice law in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Foreign Attorneys are applicants who have been admitted to practice law outside the United States but have not been admitted to practice law in any other state, territory, or the District of Columbia.