Skip to content

New Jersey
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with New Jersey?

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

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

Source: New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners website.

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

What states does New Jersey have reciprocity with?

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

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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in New Jersey?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five years.

Military spouse exemption available? Yes.

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 three years.


New Jersey State Bar Association logo

Clio: Partnered with the New Jersey State Bar Association

Through the Clio Affinity Program’s partnership with the New Jersey State Bar Association, you are eligible to receive an exclusive discount on Clio products.

Learn More

Explore detailed reciprocity information for each state: