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Kentucky
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Kentucky?

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

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

Source: Kentucky Bar Association website.

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

What states does Kentucky have reciprocity with?

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

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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Kentucky?

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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