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Michigan
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Michigan?

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

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, 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: State Bar of Michigan website.

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

What states does Michigan have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Michigan: 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, ME, MD, MA, 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 Michigan?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

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 268. Scores are valid for three years.


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