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Connecticut
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Connecticut?

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

AL, AK, AR, CO, DC, GA, 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: State of Connecticut Judicial Branch website.

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

What states does Connecticut have reciprocity with?

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

AL, AK, AR, CO, DC, GA, 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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Connecticut?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five 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 266. Scores are valid for five years.


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