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North Carolina
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with North Carolina?

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

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

Source: North Carolina Board of Law Examiners website.

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

What states does North Carolina have reciprocity with?

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

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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in North Carolina?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

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


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