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West Virginia
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with West Virginia?

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

AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI

Source: West Virginia Judiciary website.

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

What states does West Virginia have reciprocity with?

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

CO, CT, DC, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in West Virginia?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five 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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