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Maine
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Maine?

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

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, 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: Maine Board of Bar Examiners website.

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

What states does Maine have reciprocity with?

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

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, 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 Maine?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, three 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 270. Scores are valid for three years.


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