What states have reciprocity with Colorado?

I'm admitted to the bar in Colorado: Where else can I practice?

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Source: Colorado Supreme Court website.

Note: Each state may have additional reciprocity requirements such as those listed for Colorado below. Please visit each state’s page for additional information.

What states does Colorado have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Colorado: Which state licenses will get me there?

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Colorado?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, three years.

Military spouse exemption available? Yes.

In-house non-admitted registration required? Yes, if practicing as full-time in-house consel, you must register with the state.

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 270. Scores are valid for three to five years.


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