What states have reciprocity with California?

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

CO, DC, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, ND, OH, OR, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI

Source: The State Bar of California website.

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

What states does California have reciprocity with?

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

None

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in California?

ABA Accredited School degree required? No.

Minimum time practicing requirement? No, not required.

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? No.


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