The Kentucky Application for Admission by Written Motion is a petition to the Supreme Court of Kentucky used to grant admission to the state’s bar. The application is necessary for any lawyer who is not a resident of Kentucky but wishes to practice law in the state. The three types of Kentucky Application for Admission by Written Motion are: 1) Regular Admission, 2) Temporary Admission, and 3) Special Admission. To be eligible for Regular Admission, an applicant must have a valid license to practice law from another state or territory, have good moral character, and meet any other requirements set by the Supreme Court of Kentucky. For Temporary Admission, an applicant must have a valid license to practice law from another state or territory, and must demonstrate that they have a specific case or controversy pending in the courts of Kentucky. Finally, for Special Admission, an applicant must have a valid license to practice law from another state or territory, must demonstrate a need to practice law in Kentucky on a limited basis, and must meet any additional requirements set by the Supreme Court of Kentucky. To apply, an applicant must submit a Kentucky Application for Admission by Written Motion to the Supreme Court of Kentucky, along with other required documents and a filing fee. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be able to practice law in Kentucky.