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Arkansas
Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Arkansas?

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

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

Source: Arkansas Judiciary website.

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

What states does Arkansas have reciprocity with?

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

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

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Arkansas?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, three 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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