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Wisconsin
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Wisconsin?

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

AL, AK, AZ, 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, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WY

Source: Admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin website.

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

What states does Wisconsin have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Wisconsin: 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, 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, WY

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Wisconsin?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

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? No.


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