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Pennsylvania
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Pennsylvania?

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

AL, 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, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Source: Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners website.

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

What states does Pennsylvania have reciprocity with?

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

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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Pennsylvania?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

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 272. Scores are valid for 30 months.


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