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Illinois
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Illinois?

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

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, ID, 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: Illinois Board of Admissions website.

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

What states does Illinois have reciprocity with?

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

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, 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 Illinois?

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 266. Scores are valid for four years.


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