Requirements for Admission to MAC Appointment List Initial Requirements: Be eligible to practice law in Texas and maintain good standing with the State Bar of Texas; Maintain a telephone number and a private meeting space so the attorney can conduct confidential meetings and discussions with clients; Maintain an email address to which the MAC Office may send official communication; Maintain a physical address for official communication from the MAC Office; Agree to the expectations & duties outlined in this document & the agreement between the attorney & the MAC Office; Additional Requirements for MAC Misdemeanor Appointment List: A minimum of one year of work experience practicing criminal law; A completion of 10 hours of CLE credit related to criminal defense in the year prior to application; and Other demonstrated training and experience related to criminal law, such as: Training & Education Intensive criminal trial skills training Participation in a law school criminal defense clinic Additional CLEs related to criminal defense Experience Conducting some or all portions of a jury trial, such as voir dire, openings, cross examination, direct examinations, and closing arguments, as first or second chair Conducting evidentiary hearings in a criminal case Additional years of work experience practicing criminal law Other Comparable relevant experience, including but not limited to, work experience as a paralegal, investigator, client advocate in a criminal defense practice, or experience providing direct legal services to clients.