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Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with District of Columbia?

I'm admitted to the bar in District of Columbia: Where else can I practice?

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, 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: DC Courts website.

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

What states does District of Columbia have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in District of Columbia: Which state licenses will get me there?

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, 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 District of Columbia?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five years.

Military spouse exemption available? No.

In-house non-admitted registration required? No, not available.

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 266. Scores are valid for five years.


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